Susie decided to sign up for softball, dance, Spanish club, and the school play this year. Her Mom told her she would be as busy as a bee. What does "busy as a bee" mean?
Very busy; lots to do
Very tired
Annoyed with mom
After his voice lesson, Mark's teacher told his Mom that his voice is music to her ears, and she can't wait until their next lesson. What does "music to her ears" mean?
His voice sounds like music
He said nice things to her
He has a nice singing voice
Kevin had been running around at the waterpark all morning. He was ready when his Mom called him over for lunch. He sat down as was so hungry he could eat a horse. What does "so hungry he could eat a horse" mean?
He wanted to try eating a horse
He was starving; could eat a lot
He was full
Andie had learned how to do division at school today. Her Mom asked her how it went when she got home. She told her is was a piece of cake! What does "piece of cake" mean?
She was given a piece of cake
Very easy
Somewhat easy
Tyler and Justin hang out everyday after school and are always seen together having the best time. Everyone says they are two peas in a pod. What does "two peas in a pod" mean?
Two people who get along well
Two people who have to be next to each other
They like to eat peas when they hang out
The day before winter break, all the students were running around and talking very loud in the classroom. Ms. Max said the classroom is a zoo. What does "the classroom is a zoo" mean?
The kids are being loud and crazy like animals
There are zoo animals in the classroom
The class wants to go to the zoo on a field trip
Carly got the best gift for her sister for Christmas, and told her Mom but asked her to keep it a secret. Her Mom spilled the beans the next day, but told her sister to act surprised when she gets the gift. What does "spill the beans" mean?
Told someone a secret
Spilled a can of beans on the floor
Told someone something new
Jason's Mom asked him and his sister to clean their rooms everyday of the week. On Friday, she checked the rooms and they were still dirty. "I've told you a million times to clean your rooms!" What does "told you a million times" mean?
She told them one or two times
She's told them many times
She told them exactly a million times
Jennifer wanted to pick up Sally's dog but Sally was worried he would be too heavy. Jennifer managed to pick up the dog easily. "He's as light as a feather!" What does "as light as a feather" mean?
He weighs 12 pounds
He is super light; doesn't weigh a lot
He weighs as much as a feather
Mr. John asked the class, "What's the answer to 5x7?" Chris raised his hand and answered "35!" "You hit the nail on the head, Chris!" What does "hit the nail on the head" mean?
He used a hammer on a nail
He got the answer wrong
He got the answer right
Tom had a long day today, so Mom told us to cut him some slack. What does "cut him some slack mean?"
Cut him a piece of food
Give him a break
Be mad at him
Backstage at the show, Valerie told Jennifer to "break a leg". They both smiled and hugged. What does "break a leg" mean?
Good luck
Hurt your leg on stage
She is happy for her
Zoe was so tired after school that she told her Mom she was going to her room early to hit the hay. What does "hit the hay" mean?
Go to bed/sleep
Clean up some hay
Go study
Brian had to clean his room and watch a documentary for school. He decided to watch it on TV while cleaning his room. He told his Mom he killed two birds with one stone. What does "Kill two birds with one stone" mean?
use one stone to hit two birds
complete two things at the same time
do two different activites
Tiffany did not want to go to school no matter what her parents said. Her Mom said, "You are as stubborn as a mule". What does "you are as stubborn as a mule" mean?
You really don't want to do something
You are being mean
You are super stubborn, won't budge
