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I forgot to eat breakfast and by lunch time I felt like I could eat a horse! What does "could eat a horse" mean?
Very hungry.
My sister is so annoying! I told her to "bug off!" What does "bug off" mean?
Go away.
My sister told me about my surprise party and my mom said "I can't believe you let the cat out of the bag!" What does "let the cat out of the bag" mean?
To tell a secret.
The class was being super loud! My teacher said, "It's time to zip your lips!" What does "zip your lips" mean?
Be quiet.
Speech is so much fun! Najee said, "Time flies when you're having fun!" What does "time flies" mean?
Time moves quickly!
After scoring my first soccer goal, I felt on top of the world! What does "on top of the world mean?"
Happy/thrilled.
I raised my hand to answer a question, but then I drew a blank when the teacher called on me. What does "draw a blank" mean?
To not remember.
My teacher has a heart of gold. She is always helping others. What does "heart of gold" mean?
Kind, nice, good nature.
After a long, hard day at school, I thought I would take it easy. What does "take it easy" means?
Rest/relax.
I wanted a new xbox, but my mom said I cannot get it because it costs an arm and a leg. What does "costs an arm and a leg" mean?
It's expensive!
My dad was fixing lawn mower and he said, "Can you give me a hand?". What does "give me a hand" mean?
Help me.
My brother was rushing out the door for school and my mom said, "Hold your horses! You forgot your backpack!" What does "hold your horses" mean?
Just wait, hold on, stop!
Sarah studied hard and was cool as cucumber before her big test. What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?
Calm/relaxed.
My sister said, "Wow! Can you hear that? It's raining cats and dogs out there!" What does "raining cats and dogs" mean?
It's pouring/raining really hard!
When I was giving a speech at school, I got butterflies in my stomach. What does "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
Feeling nervous.
After an exhausting day, I told my dad, "I'm headed to my room. I need to hit the hay!" What does "hit the hay" mean?
Go to bed.
After my teacher asked me to pay attention, I said, "I'm all ears!" What does it mean to be "all ears"?
I'm listening.
When I threw a ball and broke a window. My sister said, "You're in hot water now!" What does "you're in hot water" mean?
You're in trouble!
After a long day at school, I just want to be a couch potato and watch my favorite shows! What does "couch potato" mean?
A person who is lazy/likes to sit and watch tv.
When my friend went on stage to perform in the play, I told her to  "break a leg!". What does "break a leg" mean?
Good luck!
I got an A on my spelling test. It was a piece of cake! What does piece of cake mean?
It was easy/simple.
I have a big science test tomorrow! I better hit the books. What does "hit the books" mean?
To study.
The bookstore’s open house was a circus with people everywhere.
very crazy - chaotic
Lane was burning up in the packed restaurant.
very hot
My room is a disaster!
really messy
Her driving test was a walk in the park.
easy
My stomach was full of butterflies as I went on stage for the opening number.
feeling nervous
His legs were rubber after running the marathon.
his legs were weak
Fred is a fish when you get him in the water.
good swimmer
Jake is a clown during class.
jokes around
I am a couch potato when I get home from work.
lazy
Katie wished she could go to the movies with her friends, but with her headache and sore throat she was feeling under the weather.
sick
Derrick eats healthy and exercises regularly. At a check-up with his doctor, he was told he was as fit as a fiddle.
very healthy
Greg has a huge history test to study for. His friends want him to go to the mall, but he tells them that he has to hit the books first.
study
The baby is as cute as a button.
very cute
That tree was as tall as a skyscraper!
very tall
After earning a 100% on her English paper, Jamie was on cloud nine.
very happy
Tiffany doesn’t like it when kids at her school bully other kids. It really makes her blood boil.
very mad
She’s so smart, she’s as sharp as a tack.
very smart
After working all day, I will sleep like a log tonight.
slept very soundly
He was moving slower than molasses in January.
moving very slowly
He was moving slower than molasses in January.
moving very slowly
I couldn’t see anything in the dark, I was as blind as a bat.
can't see well
When Ben kissed Tracey on the cheek, she turned as red as a tomato.
she was embarrassed
That old man is as stubborn as a mule. He has done things the same way his entire life.
very stubborn
Caleb is as strong as an ox, he moved the heavy furniture all by himself.
very strong
Haley is a walking dictionary, she knows everything!
have a big vocabulary
We were sardines in the backseat of the van on the way to the beach.
packed tightly
The computers in the library are dinosaurs. They are getting laptops next year.
the computers are outdated
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