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Ali is really on a roll today. He's been bouncing off the walls since morning!
On a roll = doing something really well OR with great energy. Bouncing off the walls = extremely energetic, crazy, or overactive.
Last time she tried to jump off the big slide, I almost had a heart attack.
Almost had a heart attack = really scared
If she sees anything out of order, she goes into a frenzy to make it organized again.
Out of order = it's a mess
I've been waiting to leave for ages! Are you ready to roll?
Ready to roll = ready to go
You're talking too fast! Hold your horses!
Hold your horses = wait/ slow down
I need a tad more time to finish up on this.
Tad more = a little more
Do you have your ducks in a row before we leave school for winter break?
Ducks in a row = everything is prepared
I don't have my ducks in a row, I feel really anxious about this party.
Don't have your ducks in a row = not ready/ not prepared
Don't just talk about how sure you are. Put your money where your mouth is.
Put your money where your mouth is = instead of just talking about it, DO it!
Even though I got into a car accident, I walked away without a scratch.
Without a scratch = without getting hurt
Wow, I have dropped my phone like a bazillion times. It really has 9 lives.
Like a bazillion times = a LOT. Has 9 lives = has survived through a lot/ invincible.
Sorry to cut you off, but I really have to get going.
Cut off = end the conversation in the middle of it.
It's time for class to come to an end. Pack up your things.
Come to an end = end
I need you to create this art project from scratch. Here are all of the supplies you will need.
Start from scratch = start at the beginning/ start over
I know you're mad at Kayton right now, but don't add fuel to the fire! Leave him alone for now.
Add fuel to the fire = make a situation worse
Poking the aggressive kid is playing with fire.
Play with fire = do something dangerous
