Bob worked hard to learn the new math process. His teacher checked his work and told him he was on the ball. What does "on the ball" mean?
Let's not talk or think about that problem right now
Doing a good job
I have no idea
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Nathalie told her mom that she forgot to bring her report card home. Her mom didn't really believe her, but decided to give her the benefit of the doubt. What does "give him the benefit of the doubt" mean?
Trust what someone says
Get upset
Things are going well so far
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Stephan wanted to buy stocks for the big company while prices were low but missed the boat. What does "missed the boat" mean?
It's too late
My patience has run out
Understand something complicated
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Peter thought the dentist was pulling his leg when he told her that she had 10 cavities. What does "pull someone's leg" mean?
Slow down
Do the thing you've been not wanting to so you can move on
To joke with someone
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Mary didn't get to go on the field trip to the zoon, but that was a blessing in disguise because it started raining and everyone had a terrible time. What does "a blessing in disguise" mean?
To calm down
To not hold someone responsible for something
A good thing that seems bad at first
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What are 2 meanings of the word bowl?
1. The dish you eat cereal and soup from, 2. The game where you roll a ball and knock down pins
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What are 2 meanings of the word park?
1. To stop a car somewhere, 2. A place with benches, swing sets, and a lot of room for walking
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What are 2 meanings of the word sink?
1. What you use to wash your hands, 2. The opposite of float
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What are 2 meanings of the word ring?
1. Something you wear on your finger, 2. The noise a telephone makes
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What are 2 meanings of the word glasses?
1. Wear on your face to see better, 2. What you drink from