My aunt has a green thumb and has a huge garden with many flowers and vegetables.
a talent for growing things
Mia was as fresh as a daisy after she slept for 12 hours.
full of energy / rested
The sleeping cat suddenly sprang to life and began to play with his toys.
to suddenly start moving / to wake up
Why are you telling everyone my good news? Stop stealing my thunder!
stealing attention from someone else
Thank you for helping me with the yardwork. You’re such a good egg.
a good or reliable person / someone you can depend on
Charlie had egg on his face after he tripped and fell in front of the whole class.
felt embarrassed or foolish
It's time to turn over a new leaf. I'm going to study hard to pass all of my classes.
to start doing something / to change one's habits
Some people need caffeine in the morning to get a little spring in their step.
to have energy / to get started / to get going
This store sells everything under the sun! They have toothbrushes, fresh flowers, and ice skates!
a wide variety of things / a lot
With your positive attitude, you are such a ray of sunshine.
someone who brings joy or happiness to others
Look, we all know that now that Jim is 75, he's no spring chicken.
to be old / not young anymore
Marco always egged his brother on by telling him to jump out of the tree.
to get someone to do something dangerous or foolish
When Sophie said she wanted a big house like the neighbors' house, her friend told her, "The grass isn't always greener on the other side.”
life isn't always better somewhere else / something you wish you could have might not be good
I feel like I’m walking on eggshells because I don't want to make my brother mad.
feel like you need to be extra careful / scared
It's time for spring cleaning, so get out the mop, vacuum, and rags!
cleaning the house very well
It's good to have two colleges to choose from. Don’t put all your eggs into one basket.
to depend only on one plan or option / don't risk it
Let’s spring into action so the project is finished on time!
to get started / to work quickly
She is the black sheep of the family since she talks badly about everybody.
someone who doesn’t fit in / doesn’t behave well
Spring has finally sprung because it's finally warm and the robins are here! -
Has arrived / started / the weather finally got nice
I need to take a rain check on the movie. I have too much homework to do.
to postpone an appointment / wait to do something later
I have butterflies in my stomach because I have to give a speech today.
nervous / excited
When the weather is nice, the students have spring fever and don't want to be in school.
want to be outside / are excited it's spring
Oh my! Look at the storm outside! It’s raining cats and dogs!
It’s raining heavily / pouring
Diane is a busy bee because she has 3 jobs!
Someone who is always or very busy
Kevin put his money in the bank so that he had a nest egg for colledge.
extra money / saved money for the future