Idioms
What is an idiom? a figure of speech that does not have the obvious presented meaning words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary
get the lead out What do you think it means? to hurry, to move faster
bite your tongue What do you think it means? to make a conscious effort to not say anything, usually for the sake of politeness or peace
to be under the weather What do you think it means? not feeling well, but not very sick
hit the hay What do you think it means? to go to bed
hit the nail on the head What do you think it means? to be exactly correct
Don’t let the cat out of the bag. What do you think it means? to reveal a secret often without the intention to reveal the secret
to get your ducks in a row What do you think it means? to become organized, to be prepared
go bananas What do you think it means? to become upset or angry or excited to the point of radical or crazy behavior
toot your own horn What do you think it means? to brag or boast about your accomplishments or achievements
see eye to eye What do you think it means? to agree about something with another person or group of people
Don’t push your luck. What do you think it means? to attempt to gain more from a good situation usually at the risk of losing what you have gained
sleep like a baby What do you think it means? to sleep very well, peacefully
to look forward to What do you think it means? to have an anticipation of a future event or occasion
to get a move on What do you think it means? to become motivated to action, to hurry
It’s time to get our move on. I look forward to seeing if you can find idioms in our reading this year.