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Idioms and /sh/

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    Idioms and /sh/ articulation
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  • After missing the winning shot, Marcus felt like he had really dropped the ball. He shook his head in frustration and shuffled back to the bench.
    Make a mistake or miss an opportunity
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  • Jenna spilled the beans about the surprise party, even though she promised to keep it a secret. Everyone was shocked she shared so much.
    To revel a secret
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  • Even though the team was losing at halftime, Coach told them to hang in there. She shouted encouragement and pushed them to finish strong.
    To encourage someone to not give up.
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  • When I told my brother I had extra chores, he said, “Join the club,” and shared his long to-do list with a sarcastic smile.
    To indicate that you have had the same experiences or feelings as someone
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  • Luis hit the books right after school. He sharpened his pencil, shut off the TV, and sat down to study for his history test.
    To start studying
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  • When Maya asked if she could leave early, the teacher said, “When pigs fly.” She smiled, showing it was a joke but that the answer was no.
    Saying that something will never happen.
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  • We thought the trip was cancelled, but the teacher said there was a silver lining. She shared a new date and a shorter schedule.
    A bad situation has a positive side to it.
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  • During lunch, Sean put his foot in his mouth by joking about something that upset someone. He quickly shifted his tone and apologized.
    To say something accidentally that embarrasses or upsets someone.
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  • After breaking his phone, Jay was in hot water. His parents had warned him not to use it during school. Now he had to face the consequences.
    To be in trouble.
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  • It was a piece of cake to finish the worksheet since Sasha had studied and followed each instruction carefully.
    Something that is easy to do.
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