Fun with Idioms

Every morning Ms. Ade tells us the idiom of the day in the morning announcements. An idiom is a phrase that has figurative meaning. If your friend says 'I have butterflies in my stomach' do they really mean that? Of course not. Your friend is nervous or excited and it FEELS like there are butterflies in their stomach. Idioms make writing more interesting and they enrich our language. Look for idioms when you read, include them in your writing or your everyday conversation.

Let's see what you know. Try this quiz. All idioms are underlined.

1. If you pass with flying colors did you get
a) B
b) D 
c) A+

2. My Dad got up on the wrong side of the bed. Was he
a) in a bad mood.
b) in a great mood.
c) neither happy nor sad.

3. A good samaritan

a) never listens to others.
b) wants to be rewarded for helping others.
c) helps others for nothing in return.

4. Which of the following idioms describes someone who does something quickly?

a) Crack someone up
b) In a jiffy
c) Drive someone up a wall

5. John went home and studied for hours for his math exam. Which idiom describes John here?

a) He has a heart of gold
b) He is cool as a cucumber
c) He buckled down