Sarah studied hard and was cool as cucumber before her big test. What does "cool as a cucumber" mean?
Calm/relaxed.
My teacher has a heart of gold. She is always helping others. What does "heart of gold" mean?
Kind, nice, good nature.
My sister is so annoying! I told her to "bug off!" What does "bug off" mean?
Go away.
I have a big science test tomorrow! I better hit the books. What does "hit the books" mean?
To study.
After scoring my first soccer goal, I felt on top of the world! What does "on top of the world mean?"
Happy/thrilled.
The class was being super loud! My teacher said, "It's time to zip your lips!" What does "zip your lips" mean?
Be quiet.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
After a long, hard day at school, I thought I would take it easy. What does "take it easy" means?
Rest/relax.
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 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.
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 was giving a speech at school, I got butterflies in my stomach. What does "butterflies in my stomach" mean?
Feeling nervous.
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!
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.
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.