Idioms aren't for idiots! (3rd Block) by Rachel Buell https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439 An idiom is a common expression understood figuratively, as the literal definition makes NO sense! en-us 2017-02-23 13:52:11 UTC 2024-04-10 10:56:34 UTC hello@padlet.com I know that the fight they had yesterday seemed serious, but that's just THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. rachel_buell https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155812263 This means that it was just a small part of a much bigger problem. (R. Buell)]]> 2017-02-23 16:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155812263 The Vikings thought they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with one minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming DOWN TO THE WIRE drewtrojanowski04 https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815169 Down to the wire means that it was at the  last minute (David DeMarzio)]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815169 Alice was feeling A LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER, so she asked her mom if she could stay home today. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815173 Under the weather means feeling or being sick (Aidan Pham ・ ε ・) ]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815173 Alan was excited when he found out that he would have his own front row parking spot at the university but THAT WAS JUST ICEING ON THE CAKE. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815202 this idiom means that it was just makeing a good situation better.     (Emma Karlsson)]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815202 After playing for three straight quarters, the quaterback was RUNNING OUT OF STEAM. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815205 This means the quaterback is running out of energy. ( Jourdyn R.) :)  ]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815205 I don't mean TOOT MY OWN HORN, but I'm the fastest kid on my block and the smartest too. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815226 Toot my own horn means to bragg about something. (Gia Cline)]]> 2017-02-23 16:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815226 I thought Janet would be a good worker ,but it turns out that she CAN"T CUT THE MUSTARD https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815242 means she is a terrible worker

by Malia ]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815242 We tried to give Tommy a suprise party for his birthday, but you LET THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815271 Let the cat out of the bag means that you told the secret. (Megan .K.)]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815271 Kylie's mother wanted her to play the piano but, as much as Kylie wanted to make her mother happy, playing the piano was just NOT HER CUP OF TEA. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815276 not her type, style, or she does not like it (Olivia Ellis)]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:05 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815276 Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to HIT THE HAY. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815296 This means  he dicided to go to sleep, or rest
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]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815296 The lawyer knew that BEATING AROUND THE BUSH would get tom all worked up https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815361 This idiom means to avoid or delay talking about something unpleasent. (Adalyn Raker)]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815361 Jane decided that she would GO OUT ON A LIMB and ask Byron to the Spring Fling dance. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815457 This idiom means to take a chance.(Riley K)]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815457 Craig and I fought over a girl in fourth grade, but that's WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE now. https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815492 This idiom means that it's in the past or not talked about anymore.
--Lily Soukup ]]> 2017-02-23 16:54:34 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155815492 Kevin accepted the job even though he was still in school, but his mom thought he might be BITING OFF MORE THAN HE CAN CHEW https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155816539 Means taking more responsibilities than you can handle at once.
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⎝☯◡☯⎠ (Sydney) >:0]]> 2017-02-23 16:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155816539 dont get so worked up, buddy shes only PULLING YOUR LEG https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155816623 pulling your leg means to mess or joke with]]> 2017-02-23 16:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155816623 Jeffrey was a fast learner, so he knew that the history test would be a PIECE OF CAKE- drewtrojanowski04 https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155817527 (means that it will be easy-----------------Drew TROJANOWSKI]]> 2017-02-23 16:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155817527 rachel_buell https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155863674 2017-02-23 18:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/rachel_buell/xp4mtk1dv439/wish/155863674