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
She was late for work. She's in hot water with her boss
You're driving me up a wall today
He was dying of boredom.
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
“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
I have been bending over backwards to help you
It's raining cats and dogs outside.
She shows up to help at the food pantry every single Saturday, come rain or shine.
No matter what
After starting off on the wrong foot, Robin and Hayden finally figured out how to work together.
To start a relationship or activity badly
My new coat fits like a glove
He is a couch potato these days.
I’ve got a bone to pick with you! You need to stop leaving your junk all over my desk.
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
“Stop wriggling while I’m braiding your hair!” Kehlani’s mom said. “You have ants in your pants this morning.”
Can’t sit still
I’ve never made a cake from scratch, but I’m willing to give it a whirl.
To try something
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
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
Ask me anything, I'm an open book
If you have any good ideas, I'm all ears.
I'm in a pickle, can you help me?
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
This computer is a dinosaur, we should really replace it.
He is a bad apple.
It's pretty expensive, but I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new xbox
Lend me a hand
Don't cry over spilled milk!
I’ve been bending over backward to plan this party at the last minute.
This show is going to knock your socks off
Did I miss anything? I just want to make sure I am covering all my bases.
Somebody needs to step up to the plate and help solve the problem
Why are you giving me the cold shoulder?
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
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
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
“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
Stop horsing around and finish your homework!
“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 don't trust him, he seems shady.
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
I'm drowning at school these days.
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 think you and I are on the same page—we both agree that recycling is important.
Agree with someone
The teacher has eagle eyes
It costs an arm and a leg to go to college
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
Something's fishy here.
That test was a piece of cake.
I meant to do the laundry, but it totally slipped my mind.
To forget something
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
I know you are nervous to try ice skating, but you should take a stab at it
You left me high and dry when you ditched out plans!
Her head was killing her.
If I find out you were lying , you're toast!
After a long day at the beach, Jayma slept like a log that night.
Sleep very soundly without waking
Waiting in line for hours was such a pain in the neck.
That came out of the blue!
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