After starting off on the wrong foot, Robin and Hayden finally figured out how to work together.
To start a relationship or activity badly
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
I’ve never made a cake from scratch, but I’m willing to give it a whirl.
To try something
Ask me anything, I'm an open book
“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
It's pretty expensive, but I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new xbox
Lend me a hand
I’ve got a bone to pick with you! You need to stop leaving your junk all over my desk.
If you have any good ideas, I'm all ears.
I'm in a pickle, can you help me?
Something's fishy here.
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 meant to do the laundry, but it totally slipped my mind.
To forget something
Stop horsing around and finish your homework!
Somebody needs to step up to the plate and help solve the problem
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
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 told you I’d mow the lawn this weekend—now get off my back!
Used to ask someone to stop bugging you about something
The teacher has eagle eyes
Don't cry over spilled milk!
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
Waiting in line for hours was such a pain in the neck.
This show is going to knock your socks off
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
That came out of the blue!
She was late for work. She's in hot water with her boss
I think you and I are on the same page—we both agree that recycling is important.
Agree with someone
It costs an arm and a leg to go to college
My new coat fits like a glove
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 a long day at the beach, Jayma slept like a log that night.
Sleep very soundly without waking
She shows up to help at the food pantry every single Saturday, come rain or shine.
No matter what
This computer is a dinosaur, we should really replace it.
That test was a piece of cake.
“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’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 have been bending over backwards to help you
If I find out you were lying , you're toast!
Did I miss anything? I just want to make sure I am covering all my bases.