Idioms for Middle School | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

We can't go shopping right now. Can you put that idea on ice?

Wait until later

I gave you money for lunch last week. Can't you cough up some for me today?

Give back the money or give something unwillingly

Can't we go out for ice cream? Don't be a wet blanket.

Spoiling the fun

It is his first day as a new teacher. He is really making a splash by doing a great activity with the kids.

Making a good impression.

You are always trying to find out what is going on with the other people. Why don't you mind your p's and q's.

Mind your own business.

We've been fighting for long enough. Let's bury the hatchet.

Make peace or make up.

I know you messed up my room. It is time to come face the music.

Accept the consequences.

The baseball player that kept striking out got the ax.

To get fired or dismissed from a job.

We are out of ideas for the project, although I think Kaylee has something up her sleeve.

A secret

The kids are all shooting the breeze instead of doing their work

Talking, chatting

I was trying to win the game, but I bit the dust instead.

To be defeated or to lose

I was the one that broke the mug. Make sure you don't sell me down the river!

Tell others what I did

I looked at my watch but ended up spilling all of the game cards! I am all thumbs.

Clumsy

My uncle said he had a bear in his basement. I believed him! But, he was always saying things tongue in cheek.

Joking or not being serious.

Hey, I was only trying to help. Don't jump down my throat!

Become angry with someone

You have been quiet today. Does a cat have your tongue?

Not saying much.

I found out that we are getting out of school early. I got the info straight from the horse's mouth.

From a reliable source