1. Idioms
For 4th Grade

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

3. To want to see someone leave To stop trying To be unsatisfied
The customer was being really rude and demanding to his waiter, John. John went to the kitchen thinking, “man, I’ll sure be glad to see the back of him”.
To want to see someone leave
To stop trying
To be unsatisfied
To make a wish; to request

4. “Mom, I want a sucker and a Pepsi,” Annie said
“Mom, I want a sucker and a Pepsi,” Annie said. “You can only have one honey. You can’t have the best of both worlds,” her mother replied.
To be greedy; selfishness
To have it all; advantages
To want something very badly
To have more than two

5. The police were barking up the wrong tree by 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

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

7. Something you don’t think is good at first Something unimportant
Corbin thought he could never forgive his parents for taking away his TV. It wasn’t until a month later (after spending more time with his family and playing more with his brother) that he realized it was actually a blessing in disguise.
Something you don’t think is good at first
Something unimportant
Something too difficult or hard to deal with
Something that changes your life forever

8. Always remember where you’ve been and where you’re going
The hunter went deeper and deeper into the woods to find the source of a strange noise. Before too long, the sun began to set and he forget where he parked. In this case, it seems that curiosity killed the cat.
Always remember where you’ve been and where you’re going
You should always put first things first
Not paying attention can lead you to bad places
Wanting to figure something out too badly can have bad effects

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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.

12. It wasn’t until we moved into the house that we realized how bad the flooring was in the living room. It seems the workers had cut corners when building it.
To install; fix
Not having enough time
Do something poorly to save money
Doing your best to make something right

13. Samuel’s dad was laughing as he looked at the yard, full of tall grass and holes. This was Samuel’s first time cutting the grass. His dad smiled, saying “well, don’t give up your day job son.”
To not be good at something
To search for a job; employment
To become an expert
To do something for the first time

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. The play seemed to go on for hours
The play seemed to go on for hours. After the last scene grandpa smiled, cheerfully saying “Elvis has left the building”.
To be dissatisfied
To be overly bored; not interested
To come to an end; to be over
To be funny; quirky

18. To be affected by climate/weather To not feel well; sickness
As soon as Ms. Perkins walked in the classroom, she grabbed a tissue and blew her nose while coughing. “It’s going to be a long day students. I’m feeling a bit under the weather,” she informed them.
To be affected by climate/weather
To not feel well; sickness
To not look forward to; lack of optimism
To skip a task

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. “She’s dating Samantha now,” Becky said
“She’s dating Samantha now,” Becky said. “How do you know that,” replied Carol. “I heard it on the grapevine,” Becky giggled.
Not being social; introvert
To cause trouble
To know a rumor; gossip
To be positive about something; certainty

23. It took hours for the farmer to plow the field
It took hours for the farmer to plow the field. “You should have asked for help. It takes two to tango you know,” said his wife.
Success isn’t always guaranteed
You shouldn’t be stubborn
You should share what you have
Some things need more than one person

24. 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

25. Sara was angry that her brother scared her while sleeping
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

26. The farmer asked the man how many tomatoes he wanted to buy
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

27. To tell something unknown; a secret
The family gathered on the deck, waiting for the woman to emerge. “Well I guess it’s time to let the cat out the bag. I’m pregnant,” shouted the woman, walking from the house.
To tell something unknown; a secret
Not knowing something; being unaware
To try to shock or surprise people
Trying to keep a secret

28. Regretting what you said about someone Trying to keep a secret
“Where is David? He is always late,” said the teacher. A few moments later, David entered the classroom. “Well speak of the devil,” laughed the teacher.
Regretting what you said about someone
Trying to keep a secret
To think someone is bad; evil
When someone you’re talking about enters the room

29. To regret a decision To never do something To be embarrassed
Kyle’s mom held up the pink polo shirt she had bought him at the mall. “I wouldn’t be caught dead in that,” said Kyle, shaking his head.
To regret a decision
To never do something
To be embarrassed
To be ungrateful