Robert was nervous about singing in the school concert, but he looked as cool as a cucumber. What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?
Not nervous; relaxed
When we got home from school we pigged out on pizza! What does it mean to "pig out?"
To eat a lot
We're already in enough trouble. Don't add fuel to the fire by lying. What does "add fuel to the fire" mean?
To add more to an existing problem; to make an existing problem worse
He made the shot when the game was getting down to the wire! What does "down to the wire" mean?
At the last minute; at the very end
My room is a mess and my homework isn't done. I need to get my act together! What does "get my act together" mean?
To behave properly; to do what I need to do
Cross your fingers that I get a good grade on the test. What does "cross your fingers" mean?
To hope for the best; wish good luck
When it comes to skateboarding, she is second to none. What does "second to none" mean?
The best
The storm came out of the blue, and we were not prepared. What does "out of the blue" mean?
Without warning
A little birdie told me that today is your birthday! What does "A little birdie told me" mean?
Someone told me a secret
It's time to give your speech. What's the matter, cat got your tongue? What does "cat got your tongue" mean?
Can't/won't speak
Drake was having second thoughts about sneaking out of the house to go to a party. What does "having second thoughts" mean?
Having doubts
John told me that he's a famous baseball player, but I've got his number.
You can't be fooled by someone since you have them figured out.
