Mary was so nervous before her presentation that she had butterflies in her stomach. She kept taking deep breaths. What does “butterflies in her stomach” mean?

The classroom was as quiet as a mouse when the principal walked in. Everyone froze in their seats. Question: What does “as quiet as a mouse” mean?

The old house groaned and creaked as the storm raged outside. Emma hugged her blanket tighter. Question: What does “the old house groaned and creaked” mean?

When Nick forgot his homework, he felt like he was in hot water. He knew he might get in trouble. What does “in hot water” mean?

Maya’s backpack was as heavy as a mountain. She struggled to lift it onto her shoulders. What does “as heavy as a mountain” mean?

Nicky ran so fast during recess that his feet were flying. He won the race easily. What does “his feet were flying” mean?

John spilled the beans about the surprise party. Now everyone knew about it. What does “spilled the beans” mean?

When Leo asked for a new video game, his mom reminded him, “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” He realized he would need to save his allowance to buy it. What does “Money doesn’t grow on trees” mean?

Sam’s backpack weighed a ton. He dragged it up the stairs slowly, wishing it would disappear. Question: What does “weighed a ton” mean?

Jason had a thousand homework assignments to finish. He thought he would never get to play outside. What does “a thousand homework assignments” mean?

Ms. Jamie told the class to hit the books before the big quiz. Everyone opened their notebooks right away. What does “hit the books” mean?

During the argument, Mark was a volcano ready to erupt. He finally shouted out his feelings. Question: What does “Mark was a volcano” mean?

When Ella saw the spider, she jumped and said, “I’m shaking in my boots!” What does “shaking in my boots” mean?