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Eric wants to get Chinese food. Lindsey wants to get Mexican food. But Marcy is on the fence.
What is the meaning of "on the fence?"
She is sitting on a fence.
She can't decide what she wants.
She wants both Chinese and Mexican food.
She doesn't like either type of food.
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Pablo is about to speak in front of a big group. He's never done it before. So, he has butterflies in his stomach.
What is the meaning of "has butterflies in his stomach?"
He swallowed butterlies.
He feels like he is sick to his stomach.
His stomach is being tickled.
He is nervous about speaking in front of people.
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Ken was caught red-handed when he tried to take a cookie before dinner. He thought nobody was watching.
What does it mean if you are "caught red-handed?"
You were caught doing something naughty.
Your hands were painted red.
You were embarrassed.
You got away with something naughty.
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I invited Cara to my party, but she still hasn't said if she's coming. She has left me hanging for two weeks!
What is the meaning of "Left me hanging?"
You were left hanging on the monkey bars.
You and your friend were having fun together.
You were made to wait.
You went to the party.
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Bart has never been able to eat more than half a pizza before. But today, he thinks he can eat a whole one! His eyes are bigger than his stomach.
What is the meaning of "his eyes are bigger than his stomach?"
He has really BIG eyes!
He can eat a lot.
His stomach is really small.
He thinks he can eat more than he really can.
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We want to get a big dog, but Dad isn't sure. He says he'll sleep on it and tell us tomorrow.
What does it mean to "sleep on it?"
To use the dog as a pillow.
To get a good nights sleep.
To think about it overnight.
To dream about dogs.
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We all voted for a class pet today. Everyone had a different idea. Even the teacher put his two cents in.
What does it mean to "put your two cents in?"
to share your opinion or what you think.
to give someone 2 pennies.
to do math in your head.
to pay the money you owe.
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Some people are really good at fractions, but not me. Fractions go over my head.
What is the meaning of "go over my head?"
I see fractions in the sky.
It means that it is too hard to understand.
Fractions are in my head.
Fractions are above me.
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We couldn't wait to go outside and play. When class was over, we made a beeline for the door.
What is the meaning of "made a beeline?"
made a line of bees to hang above the door.
you were excited.
to race your friend.
moved quickly toward something.
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Dustin tried to make his own table. He didn't have a lot of time or money, so he had to cut corners. The table he made was not pretty!
What does it mean to "cut corners?"
to find ways to save time or money.
to cut the corners of a paper.
to make an ugly table.
to create a pretty picture.