Idioms

I asked my parents if I could get new hockey skates, but they said the ones I have are fine because new ones will cost an arm and a leg

I cat't stand watching my dad play golf. It's such a slow game. It's like watching grass grow!

I was green with envy when my sister got a car for her 16th birthday.

I spent so much time outside playing with my friends today. I can't wait to hit the hay tonight.

When dad finds out that we broke a window, he is going to blow his top.

We don't always get to go out to dinner. It only happens once in a blue moon.

Dan never goes to sleep before midnight. He is a night owl!

I woke up late because my alarm didn't go off. Mom said I had to step on it or I would be late to school

When he came downstairs after getting ready for the dance, mom said he looked like a million bucks in his new shirt.

We were planning a surprise party for Greg, but someone spilled the beans and he found out.

When the teacher gives directions, she expects the students to be all ears.

My best friend has been out of school for three days because she is under the weather.

Whenever we celebrate holidays with my family, my mom makes lots of food. We always pig out on the delicious dinners she cooks.

We weren't sure if mom would let us go to the movies with our friends. We were so excited when she gave us the green light.

Fred likes fishing, but that's not really my cup of tea. I prefer swimming.

Stacy volunteers at the animal shelter every weekend. She really has a heart of gold.

When my brother and I were playing baseball in the backyard, we broke a window. We are in hot water now.

It really bugs me when my little sister tries to do all the same things as me. She is such a copy cat.

I have a big science test tomorrow, so I really have to hit the books when I get home.

My mother's garden always looks so great and her plants grow really well. She really has a green thumb.