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 tired
Very busy; lots to do
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?
He has a nice singing voice
His voice sounds like music
He said nice things to her
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 full
He was starving; could eat a lot
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?
Somewhat easy
Very easy
She was given a piece of cake
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?
There are zoo animals in the classroom
The kids are being loud and crazy like animals
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?
Spilled a can of beans on the floor
Told someone something new
Told someone a secret
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's told them many times
She told them one or two 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 as much as a feather
He is super light; doesn't weigh a lot
He weighs 12 pounds
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 got the answer right
He got the answer wrong
He used a hammer on a nail
Tom had a long day today, so Mom told us to cut him some slack. What does "cut him some slack mean?"
Be mad at him
Cut him a piece of food
Give him a break
Backstage at the show, Valerie told Jennifer to "break a leg". They both smiled and hugged. What does "break a leg" mean?
Hurt your leg on stage
Good luck
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?
do two different activites
complete two things at the same time
use one stone to hit two birds
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 super stubborn, won't budge
You are being mean
