Idioms

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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