(phrase) To understand something.
to get the hang of something
(verb) to fail an exam or course of study
to flunk
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flunk
Greg takes Rodrick’s opinion with… because he knows he’s really immature.
a grain of salt
(noun) ending to be involved in a greater than average number of accidents.
Accident prone
Greg got his brother’s … skimpy racing trunks but he wasn’t really happy.
hand-me-down
( noun) a person, especially a child, who reveals secrets or informs on others.
A tattletale
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the coast is clear
(noun) a person who is present at a sports competition in order to make certain that the rules of that particular game are obeyed and to judge if particular actions are acceptable.
Umpire
Greg got too… and let Chirag get too close to Rowley, who almost ruined the prank.
cocky
(idiom - phrase) to do something that will make someone like you.
To score points
Dad was afraid that Rodrick would... and stay at home until he's 35 with no job.
follow in Bill's footsteps
(noun) a small mistake in an agreement or law that gives someone the chance to avoid having to do something.
A loophole
(verb) to start dealing with bad or illegal behaviour in a more severe way.
to crack down
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backfire
Greg had a really... summer because he was made go to swimming lessons.
lousy