I have a big science test tomorrow! I better hit the books. What does "hit the books" mean?
To study.
I got an A on my spelling test. It was a piece of cake! What does piece of cake mean?
It was easy/simple.
When my friend went on stage to perform in the play, I told her to "break a leg!". What does "break a leg" mean?
Good luck!
After a long day at school, I just want to be a couch potato and watch my favorite shows! What does "couch potato" mean?
A person who is lazy/likes to sit and watch tv.
When I threw a ball and broke a window. My sister said, "You're in hot water now!" What does "you're in hot water" mean?
You're in trouble!
After my teacher asked me to pay attention, I said, "I'm all ears!" What does it mean to be "all ears"?
I'm listening.
After an exhausting day, I told my dad, "I'm headed to my room. I need to hit the hay!" What does "hit the hay" mean?
Go to bed.
When I was giving a speech at school, I got butterflies in my stomach. What does "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
Feeling nervous.
My sister said, "Wow! Can you hear that? It's raining cats and dogs out there!" What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's pouring/raining really hard!
Sarah studied hard and was cool as cucumber before her big test. What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?
Calm/relaxed.
My brother was rushing out the door for school and my mom said, "Hold your horses! You forgot your backpack!" What does "hold your horses" mean?
Just wait, hold on, stop!
My dad was fixing lawn mower and he said, "Can you give me a hand?". What does "give me a hand" mean?
Help me.
I wanted a new xbox, but my mom said I cannot get it because it costs an arm and a leg. What does "costs an arm and a leg" mean?
It's expensive!
After a long, hard day at school, I thought I would take it easy. What does "take it easy" means?
Rest/relax.
My teacher has a heart of gold. She is always helping others. What does "heart of gold" mean?
Kind, nice, good nature.
I raised my hand to answer a question, but then I drew a blank when the teacher called on me. What does "draw a blank" mean?
To not remember.
