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
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
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 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 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

7. 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

8. Ms. Kramer loved her new iPhone
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. Taking on too difficult or big a challenge
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
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. Planning for something that may not happen
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
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. Letting others know; to inform someone Being overly frustrated
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
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 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. Images can describe more than just words
Instead of sending s 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
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. Not trying or attempting an activity
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. To have no idea; uncertainty To not take something seriously
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.