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She stood on the high diving board for almost 10 minutes, but in the end, Dionne chickened out and came back down the ladder instead of jumping.

To be too afraid to do something

“Stop wriggling while I’m braiding your hair!” Kehlani’s mom said. “You have ants in your pants this morning.”

Can’t sit still

“This pizza is the best food I ever ate!” exclaimed Mateo. “You can say that again!” Dylan agreed.

I completely agree with what you just said

Headed to your audition? I’ll cross my fingers that you get the part you want!

To wish someone luck or hope for something to happen

She shows up to help at the food pantry every single Saturday, come rain or shine.

No matter what

Nick’s mom told him he could either join the basketball team or sign up for karate class, so he had to choose one. “The ball is in your court,” she said.

The decision or next step is up to you

I’d love to play basketball after school, but I’ve got to go home to mow the lawn. Can I take a rain check?

To postpone a plan until another time

After starting off on the wrong foot, Robin and Hayden finally figured out how to work together.

To start a relationship or activity badly

I meant to do the laundry, but it totally slipped my mind.

To forget something

After a long day at the beach, Jayma slept like a log that night.

Sleep very soundly without waking

No matter how long they argued, they couldn’t seem to see eye to eye about painting the room orange.

Agree with someone about something

I know you’re upset that your team lost the game, but you need to pull yourself together and go congratulate the winners.

To calm yourself down when you’re very upset

No, the cafeteria isn’t really giving away free ice cream. I was just pulling your leg!

To tease someone or try to fool them

When Mrs. Chen had to ask Ava and Noah to stop talking for the fourth time that day, she warned them both that they were on thin ice.

In a risky situation or position

I think you and I are on the same page—we both agree that recycling is important.

Agree with someone

Sarah wanted to join the lacrosse team, but she was too late to sign up and missed the boat.

To be too late for something that’s already started or is over

Logan was caught running in the hallway, but Ms. Walker let him off the hook because she knew he was late for the bus.

To not hold someone responsible for something

“That’s the last straw!” said Elena after her little brother’s ball landed in her cereal bowl. “Go play outside!”

The last in a series of events that causes someone to run out of patience

All you have to do is put the books back on the right shelf. It’s not rocket science!

Used to describe something that isn’t complicated or difficult

“I’m sorry you’re having a rough day,” Lucas told Olivia. “Hang in there. I’m sure things will be better tomorrow.”

Don’t give up, keep on trying

I’ve never made a cake from scratch, but I’m willing to give it a whirl.

To try something

I told you I’d mow the lawn this weekend—now get off my back!

Used to ask someone to stop bugging you about something

Aisha said she’d make the poster for our project, but she forgot. She really dropped the ball on this one.

To make a mistake

Keiko studied hard for the test, but when it came time to answer the question, she drew a blank.

To fail to remember something

I’ve got a bone to pick with you! You need to stop leaving your junk all over my desk.

I’ve been bending over backward to plan this party at the last minute.

It's pretty expensive, but I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new xbox

Don't cry over spilled milk!

Waiting in line for hours was such a pain in the neck.

Somebody needs to step up to the plate and help solve the problem

Did I miss anything? I just want to make sure I am covering all my bases.

Ask me anything, I'm an open book

The teacher has eagle eyes

This computer is a dinosaur, we should really replace it.

She was late for work. She's in hot water with her boss

Stop horsing around and finish your homework!

If you have any good ideas, I'm all ears.

That came out of the blue!

I know you are nervous to try ice skating, but you should take a stab at it

Something's fishy here.

You're driving me up a wall today

This show is going to knock your socks off

I have been bending over backwards to help you

It costs an arm and a leg to go to college

Lend me a hand

My new coat fits like a glove

That test was a piece of cake.

If I find out you were lying , you're toast!

I'm in a pickle, can you help me?

You left me high and dry when you ditched out plans!

He is a bad apple.

I'm drowning at school these days.

I don't trust him, he seems shady.

Why are you giving me the cold shoulder?

Her head was killing her.

He was dying of boredom.

It's raining cats and dogs outside.

He is a couch potato these days.