Idioms

1. Idioms 3rd Grade

2. That new Xbox One cost his parents an arm and a leg. • Wasn’t very expensive • Was difficult to purchase • Took a long time to purchase • Was very expensive

3. She never believed what he said he was going to do to fix the house. Her belief was that actions speak louder than words. • Some fixes are more difficult than others • Don’t trust people • Doing means more than saying • It’s better to do something yourself

4. Her mom was so predictable. As soon as the clock hit 11 she was off to make lunch at the drop of a hat. • Working hard • Being use to something • Easy to remember; remembering • Instantly or very quickly

5. The teacher had done everything to help Corey prepare for his test. “The ball is in your court now,” she told him. • Not trying hard • It’s time to study • It’s your turn to make a decision or do something • Preparing or making plans for something

6. The police were barking up the wrong treeby trying to prove that person guilty. He was no where near the crime scene. • Working too hard • Making a mistake or error • Doing the right thing • Being sneaky

7. She wished her talkative teacher would stop beating around the bushand just announce the winners already. • Going on and on; avoiding a topic • Thinking to yourself • Not trying • Asking lots of questions

8. Ms. Kramer loved her new iPhone. In her opinion, it was the best thing since sliced bread. • Something easy • A different way to think about things/issues • Something different to try or use • A good or great idea/invention

9. Agreeing to build the new highway in just six months was going to be difficult. Honestly, I think the construction workers bit off more than they could chew. • Not working together • Taking on too difficult or big a challenge • Not being certain about something • Making bad decisions

10. The restaurant looked very dirty from the outside but the food was amazing. I guess you can’t judge a book by its cover. • Think the wrong way • Judge something based on how it looks • Make predictions • Judge something based on its size

11. The school trip had been a disaster, but we did not want to think too much about it. There was no use crying over spilt milk. • Planning for the future • Arguing about what happened • Complaining about something from the past • Crying

12. It would be better if you applied to several jobs instead of just one. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. • Don’t depend on one thing, person, or place. • Trust that good things will happen. • Make as many or as much as possible. • Don’t trust all people.

13. While at the shopping center, mom decided to go to the grocery store and the hair salon so she could kill two birds with one stone. • Organize time/events • Waste time • Take your time • Take care of two things at once

14. Danny had already bought a $100 pair of basketball shoes before tryouts. His dad told him it was a bad idea and not to count your chickens before the eggs have hatched. • Planning for something that may not happen • Being overly excited about the future • Trying your best to succeed and blend in • Not listening to the advice of others

15. As he began to yawn, his mother started to smile. “Time to hit the sack,” she said as she tapped him gently on the shoulder. • Finding a place that’s more comfortable • Doing something to gain more energy • Trying to stay awake • Going to sleep or bed

16. After two hours without internet, Samuel had had enough of waiting. It was the last straw. He picked up the phone to call and complain to the internet company. • Letting others know; to inform someone • Being overly frustrated • A final problem or issue; having enough of • Trying to fix a problem

17. Mya asked if she could do extra credit to bring up her grade but her teacher told her “that ship’s already sailed”. • Missing an opportunity or chance • Trying to improve • Making a big mistake • Not trying hard enough

18. We knew grandpa was off his rocker when he called what was clearly a banana a hamburger at the grocery store. • Not trying very hard • Not thinking right or being confused • Trying to be funny • Making a mistake

19. She always went through the drive through at the restaurant when she was in a hurry: the employees were on the ball. • Knowing what you’re doing • Being slow • Trying your best • Treating others well

20. Samantha was thrilled for math class this week because there wasn’t going to be a test. That only happens every once in a blue moon. • Happens all the time • Excites others • Doesn’t happen often • Makes something fun or interesting

21. The NASCAR driver smiled after winning the race, telling reporters “that was a piece of cake”. • Very difficult • Something tasty • A goal to be accomplished • Very easy; not challenging

22. They were best friends because they always saw eye to eye on issues and challenges. • To disagree with • To agree with • To believe each other • To try your hardest

23. Sara was angry that her brother scared her while sleeping. She decided to scare him by hiding in his closet to give him a taste of his own medicine. • Be mean to someone • Make someone fear • Make someone cry • Do the same to someone else that did it to you

24. The farmer asked the man how many tomatoes he wanted to buy. The man replied, “I’ll take the whole nine yards”. • To get a small amount • To get all or everything • To trick or tease • To show you’re serious

25. Instead of sending emails from the beach, Nancy decided to send pictures to her parents. She knew it would mean more because a picture paints a thousand words. • Images can describe more than just words • Some things are easier than others • Sharing is caring • Keeping people informed is important

26. He never trusted what his sister said about herself. She would always put wool over other people’s eyes to get her way and make them like her. • To be sociable; talkative • To worry about yourself more than others • To trick others into thinking well about them • Unable to tell right from wrong

27. Mom always became angry at dad when he would sit on the fence instead of making a decision or fixing a problem. • Being lazy; do-less • Not trying • Not thinking too much; little thought • Choosing not to do something or make up your mind

28. He hated sitting next to Johnny! Every day Johnny would look at his answers and share them with the teacher when she asked questions. Johnny always stole his thunder. • Not trying or attempting an activity • To take credit for something that you didn’t do • To pick on others; bullying • Trying not to show off

29. The principal asked the teacher how many students would be at the assembly tomorrow. The teacher shook her head and said, “your guess is as good as mine”. • To have no idea; uncertainty • To not take something seriously • To challenge yourself and others • Trying to answer a question.