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LAY AN EGG. At the school performance that Ida Idiom went to go watch, the band wasn’t hitting the right notes, the singers were off key, and the dancers barely knew their steps. The performers definitely laid an egg . What does the underlined idiom mean?. LAY AN EGG.
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LAY AN EGG At the school performance that Ida Idiom went to go watch, the band wasn’t hitting the right notes, the singers were off key, and the dancers barely knew their steps. The performers definitely laid an egg. What does the underlined idiom mean?
LAY AN EGG To give an embarrassing performance
HEART’S IN THE RIGHT PLACE Ida Idiom wanted to cook her parents breakfast. Unfortunately, their mom and dad came down to the kitchen to find it in a complete mess. Her mom said, “At least her heart’s in the right place.” What does the underlined idiom mean?
HEART’S IN THE RIGHT PLACE To be kind or thoughtful even though mistakes might be made
GREEN WITH ENVY Ida Idiom got the most popular toy for Christmas from her parents. When her friend, Ingrid, came over to her house to play, she was green with envywhen she saw that new, amazing toy. What does the underlined idiom mean?
GREEN WITH ENVY To be jealous
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER When Ida Idiom’s little brother lost his favorite teddy bear, he started to cry uncontrollably. Ida told him that after he pulls himself together, she’ll help him look for it. What does the underlined idiom mean?
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER To calm oneself after being very emotional about something
CALLING THE SHOTS Ida Idiom’s bossy sister is always calling the shots. She is always telling Ida to wash the dishes, clean her room, and bring her snacks. What does the underlined idiom mean?
CALLING THE SHOTS To be in control and always telling others what to do
ANTS IN YOUR PANTS Ida Idiom’s little brother always found it hard to sit still. He is always fidgeting around in his seat. His mom frequently says that he has ants in his pants. What does the underlined idiom mean?
ANTS IN YOUR PANTS Extremely restless or overly active
ALL EARS In class, Ida Idiom was always paying attention. She listened carefully for directions from the teacher and paid attention whenever somebody was speaking. She was all ears. What does the underlined idiom mean?
ALL EARS Extremely attentive and eager to listen
BEE IN YOUR BONNET Ida Idiom’s dad wanted to do something fun. He asked Ida for her opinion, and she said that she wanted to go do some underwater basket weaving. Ida Idiom’s dad was surprised and said that she must have had a bee in her bonnet. What does the underlined idiom mean?
BEE IN YOUR BONNET A crazy or wacky idea
BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW Ida Idiom volunteered for so many different clubs at school. At the end of the week, she wasn’t able to complete any of the things that she said she would. Her mom told her that she probably bit off more than she can chew. What does the underlined idiom mean?
BITE OFF MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW To take on a task (or tasks) that is more than you can handle
BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH Ida Idiom was about to perform her piano recital in front of a large audience. She was getting butterflies in her stomach because she never performed in front of other people before. What does the underlined idiom mean?
BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR STOMACH That funny feeling you get when you are very nervous about something.
CALL IT A DAY Ida Idiom and her friend, Ingrid, were working hard all day on their project. When it was past 8:00 at night, they finally decided to call it a day and go home to rest. What does the underlined idiom mean?
CALL IT A DAY To stop working on something for the day
COOL AS A CUCUMBER Ida Idiom has been playing the piano for many years and has had many piano recitals in front of other people. Every time she performs, she is as cool as a cucumber now. What does the underlined idiom mean?
COOL AS A CUCUMBER To be very calm
DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH Ida Idiom had so many tickets in the jar for the big raffle to win $50. She was already planning what she was going to do with all that money, but her friend said, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” What does the underlined idiom mean?
DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH You shouldn’t plan anything that depends on a good thing you expect to happen in the future because it might not even happen.
DOWN TO THE WIRE Ida Idiom’s class had typing homework to complete by midnight on Sunday. She did not start until that night. She was down to the wire, but she was able to complete it just in time! What does the underlined idiom mean?
DOWN TO THE WIRE At the very last minute
DRIVE YOU UP THE WALL Ida Idiom’s little brother was driving her up the wall. He was always asking the same questions over and over again and would continuously poke her for no good reason. What does the underlined idiom mean?
DRIVE YOU UP THE WALL To make somebody very angry or annoyed
ELBOW GREASE Ida Idiom was helping her mom change the oil in her car. Her mom told her that if she put in some elbow grease, they will be done before they know it! What does the underlined idiom mean?
ELBOW GREASE Hard work especially with manual labor
ELEVENTH HOUR Ida Idiom had a big project to complete. She did not start until the night before it was due. She worked all night long and was finally able to finish it at the eleventh hour. It was complete, but definitely not her best work. What does the underlined idiom mean?
ELEVENTH HOUR The last possible moment or just before the deadline
FACE THE MUSIC Ida Idiom was playing with her basketball inside the house. It bounced out of control and broke her dad’s favorite vase. She knew there was no hiding it, so she had to face the music when her dad came home. What does the underlined idiom mean?
FACE THE MUSIC To accept the consequences of one’s actions
FIFTH WHEEL Ida Idiom was excited to have her three best friends come over to play at her house. Unfortunately, her mom told her that they needed to include her little brother. “He’s going to be the fifth wheel!” whined Ida. What does the underlined idiom mean?
FIFTH WHEEL An unwanted or unneeded person
FOAM AT THE MOUTH Ida Idiom’s classmates were constantly out of their seats and talking out of turn. Her teacher was frequently foaming at the mouthdue to their behavior. What does the underlined idiom mean?
FOAMING AT THE MOUTH To be extremely furious
FORTY WINKS Ida Idiom’s classmates were constantly out of their seats and talking out of turn. Her teacher was frequently foaming at the mouthdue to their behavior. What does the underlined idiom mean?
FOAMING AT THE MOUTH To be extremely furious