The 2 students caught cheating on the final exam knew they were in hot water when the principal picked them up from the classroom. His face was stern and he didn't say a word until they got to his office.
In trouble
15
Abigail's flight was delayed several hours so she didn't get to her hotel until 3:00 a.m. Since she hardly got any sleep, she was in a fog most of the next day during the conference.
Not thinking clearly
15
Jenny was in a bad mood and rude to her friend Aubrey for no reason. The next day Jenny apologized. "I'm sorry I was rude. I hope you forgive me." Aubrey said "Yes I forgive you. It's water under the bridge. Let's move on"
In the past and forgotten
15
Sheri was excited to take care of her neighbor's dog for a few days. But after a few hours, Sheri realized how much work it was to have a dog. "I guess it's not a bed of roses," she thought. "Maybe I'm not ready for my own dog."
It's not as great as you think
15
When Beth arrived at church camp, she realized that she forgot to bring an extra t-shirt to wear for the paintball tournament. Her camp counselor told her, "There are lots of leftover t-shirts from last year's camp. They are a dime a dozen"
Very common
15
On the way to the airport to pick up Dad, Carrie had to take a long tour, got lost, and had to stop for gas. She arrived 30 minutes late. She apologized and told all the reasons she was late and he said, "Sounds like it was a perfect storm"
Many bad things happened
15
Isabel is doing a presentation on Germany for her history class. Her neighbor lived in Germany for 2 years, so Isabel decided to go over to her house to pick her brain about the culture of Germany.
Get information from someone
15
Ryan has been absent from school for 4 days due to bronchitis. When he finally came back to school, his teacher said, "Wow, you must have really been feeling under the weather, but you look like you're feeling better now."
Sick
10
The Smith family was really trying to keep their heads above water. Mr. Smith recently lost his job and Mrs. Smith has lots of medical bills to pay. When they were told their rent would be going up, they weren't sure how they'd afford it.
Trying to manage when they are having money difficulties
20
Jeff blamed his sister for spilling water all over his homework. She said, "It wasn't me. You're barking up the wrong tree!"
