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Idioms List #2

An idiom is an expression, word or phrase that has  figurative meaning,

rather than literal meaning.  It is estimated there are at least 25,000 idiomatic

expressions in the English language

1)     Back to Square One: Having to start all over again

2)     Beating Around the Bush: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue

3)     Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Stuck between two very bad options

4)     Bite Off More Than You Can Chew: To take on a task that is way too big

5)     Blood is Thicker Than Water: The family bond is closer than anything else

6)     Once in a Blue Moon: a rare event or occurrence

7)     Cry Wolf:  Intentionally raise a false alarm

8)     Curiosity Killed the Cat: Being inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation

9)     Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch: Don’t rely on it until you’re sure of it

10)   Drive Someone up the Wall: To irritate and/or annoy very much

11)   Go the Extra Mile: Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand

12)    Get up on the Wrong Side of the Bed:  Someone who is having a horrible day

13)    Haste Makes Waste: Quickly doing things results in a poor ending

14)   Hit the Hay: Go to bed or go to sleep

15)   Hold your Horses: Be patient

Please note:  Students have the opportunity to earn extra credit by reading fifteen minutes per night.  This reading may include books, magazines, newspapers, homework assigned by another teacher, or any other appropriate form of literature.  The goal is to encourage students to interact with text!  It would be wonderful if your child could read aloud to you, or to a grandparent or sibling. 

Your student should have a weekly reading log.  A completed log, signed by a parent or guardian, will earn ten points of extra credit weekly in English/Language Arts Lab.  Thank you for encouraging your child to become an even better reader.  Your support is sincerely appreciated!