Idiom: Head for Example 1: Vicki: I can’t believe it’s almost time for Summer Break. I’m so excited. Bjorn: Me, too! Vicki: Do you have any plans? Bjorn: I’m heading for Yellowstone Park. I’m going to spend the week camping and hiking! Vicki: Hmmm…that’s good if you like camping and the outdoors. I’m
Idiom: Old enough to be your mother/father Example 1: Jane met a guy who seemed like a perfect match on her favorite internet dating site, so she decided to meet him in person. But when she saw him, he was much older than the picture
Idiom: The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Example 1: The little boy saw his dad taking a nap, so he asked his mom if he could take one too. She said no and to wake his father, but when she got back, they were
Idiom: Barking Up The Wrong Tree Example 1: Lisa: Did you see that new guy in class? He is SO cute!! Tina: Oh, you mean James? Yes, he is very handsome! He is my brother’s friend. Lisa: I want to go out on a date
Idiom: Let Nature Take Its Course Example 1: My daughter Isabella is 17 years old. She just graduated from high school and I am worried about her. The thing is, she has never dated anyone. All her friends have gone on dates but her. Should
Idiom: Tempest in a Teapot Example 1: Small cultural differences can sometimes create big problems! My roommate is from another country, so we sometimes disagree. Just the other day, we were fighting because I had left my jacket on the couch when I arrived home.
Idiom: To kick (something) around; used as a verb First Example: Dawn: How is the screenplay that you’re writing with Janet? Jeff: Truthfully, we’re kind of stuck. We can’t settle on an ending. Dawn: Oh? Jeff: We’ve got a few ideas we’re kicking around at the
Idiom: A face only a mother could love Read the text messages between these two friends and try to guess the meaning of the idiom: A FACE ONLY A MOTHER COULD LOVE. _____________________________________________________ Hi Jenn, Have you met the new neighbor yet? He is so funny.
Idiom: Like mother, like daughter Read the following dialogue and try to guess the meaning of the idiom “like mother, like daughter”: Anna: I can’t believe our daughter is getting married today! She looks beautiful! Look at how well she dances! Bob: She is a good
Idiom: To be wild about Meaning: To have a strong, almost uncontrollable, liking to someone or something. Context #1 – Someone has fallen in love. Matt:Leslie, I have something to confess. Leslie: Okay, what is it? Matt: Well, we’ve been spending a lot of time together these
