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Space Idioms

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    idioms about outer space
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  • After Jose won the singing competition, his friend said "you're a star". What does "you're a star" mean?
    You're the worst
    You need to try again
    You're the best
    You need to do better
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  • Colin asked his parents what career he should have. His dad told him, that "the sky's the limits", you can be anything. What does "the sky's the limits" mean?
    The possibilities are endless
    Time is limited
    Look up at the sky
    You need to make one choice
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  • Ms. Smith told Hermione that her project was "out of this world"- it was the best one in the class.
    Something that gets sent to another planet
    Hermione rode in a spaceship
    Something that needs improvement
    Something that is exceptional
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  • Kyle wanted to be an olympic swimmer. His coach told him to, "reach for the stars" and practice really hard. What does "reach for the stars mean"?
    To forget something
    To reach up high
    To try something new
    To go for your dreams
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  • Mr. Brown told that class that there will be a party in class someday or "once in a blue moon". What does "once in a blue moon" mean?
    To do something all the time
    To forget to do something
    Having a blue moon
    To do something once in a while
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  • At the store, Frankie became frustrated when they didn't have their favorite game card. Their brother told them to "cool your jets", they'll have it next time. What does "cool your jets mean"?
    To be really happy about something
    To get frustrated
    To fly in a plane
    To calm onself down
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  • When given a new phone, Bryan said this is "not rocket science", I can turn this on soon. What does "not rocket science" mean?
    Something that is difficult
    Something that is not difficult
    Learning about rockets
    To give up
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  • Twins, Jamie and Jonni liked very different things. You could say that they are "worlds apart". What does "worlds apart" mean?
    People that have never met
    People who do not like each other
    Two people that have different opinions and interests
    Two people that are very similar
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  • As Shana was getting ready for the play, she expected everyone to know all about it and how she was doing. She thought she was the "center of the universe". What does "center of the universe" mean?
    A person who thinks the world is about them
    A person who wants to travel
    A person who wants to be in a play
    A person who thinks about the universe
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  • Peter was "over the moon" about going to Europe this summer. He couldn't stop talking about it. What does "over the moon" mean?
    Something that is on top of the moon
    To be overjoyed about something
    To want something new
    To be bored with something
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  • When deciding between being on the soccer or running team, Lisa's mom told her that she could have the "best of both worlds" and play both sports. What does the "best of both worlds" mean?
    A situation where one can enjoy two different opportunities
    A situation where someone has to decide one thing
    Waiting to decide
    Living on two different worlds
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  • After getting hit in the head during football practice, Brandon said he was "seeing stars" and needed to sit down. What does "seeing stars" mean?
    To look up at the stars
    To see celebrities
    To experience flashing sensations from a blow to the head
    To see stars in your eyes
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  • Howie told Jon that he went to Neptune over the weekend and saw Taylor Swift. Jon asked him, "Are you from Mars?" there's no way that happened. What does "Are you from Mars" mean?
    Asking a question
    To describe someone who is out of touch with reality
    To describe someone who is telling the truth
    Being from Mars
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  • After winning the bingo game, Charlie said that she should "thank one's lucky stars". What does "thank one's lucky stars" mean?
    To be disappointed for what appears to be bad luck
    To be thankful for what appears to be good luck
    To have lucky stars
    To be a lucky person
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  • Poppi said that she "has stars in her eyes", she has a big crush on Steve. What does "have stars in one's eyes" mean?
    To be dazzled with romantic love
    To look at the stars
    To have something stuck in your eyes
    To have stars in your eyes
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  • When boarding the plane, Gerald set his bags down all over the seats and aisles. The flight attendant said, "you're taking up space". What does "you're taking up space" mean?
    Sit on a plane
    To leave room for others
    Take up room or time
    To travel to outer space
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