1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "Kelly practiced so many times, that she felt as cool as a cucumber at her dance recital"
Calm
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "I put my video games on the back burner while I studied for my test"
To be delayed for later
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "My brother told me he had to stay up all night studying for a big test tomorrow. I said I was in the same boat, since I have to study for Math"
Be in the same situation as someone else
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "I always get butterflies in my stomach before I have to give a big presentation in front of my class"
To be nervous or have fluttery feelings in your stomach
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: Mom always encourages me to put my best foot forward on first day of school.
Leave a good first impression
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: Angie turned the house upside down, but she still couldn’t find her library book.
Search everywhere
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means:Evan was so grumpy I knew he must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.
Be in a bad mood
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "Don't spill the beans to Dan about his surprise party!"
To tell a secret
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "Joey was in hot water after he broke Mrs. Smith’s window."
In trouble
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: When Uncle Bert said he used to be a pirate, he was just pulling my leg
To tease or joke with someone
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "There is no way I can buy that new car, it cost's an arm and a leg!"
It's very expensive
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "Hold your horses!” said Mom as I reached for a cookie. “They are still too hot to eat.”
Stop or wait
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "I don't mind getting rid of spiders or ants that come into the house, but I draw the line at cockroaches. They are gross and I will not touch them!"
To set a limit
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: "I'm going to hit the books tonight at the library. I have a big test tomorrow"
Study
1. Describe the picture 2. Discuss what this means: When it comes to baseball, I’m all thumbs! I can't catch, throw, or bat.
Clumsy or uncoordinated with your hands