Dad said "Sorry to rain on your parade, but I don't think prom will be happening this year". What does rain on your parade mean?
spoil plans especially for having fun
crying
rain on Thanksgiving day
Business is normally good in the summer, but during Covid-19, businesses at the beach experienced a dry spell. What does "dry spell" mean in this sentence?
a drought
a period in which someone is having less success than usual
very busy and prosperous
We weren't allowed to swim in the ocean today because the lifeguards said the current was too strong due to a storm that is coming. What does current mean in this sentence?
The direction and force water is moving.
electricity
recent
I like to keep up with current events, so I read the news paper every morning. What does current mean in this sentence?
Recent
electricity
water flowing
I shut the window because my papers started flying around the room due to the draft. What does draft mean in this sentence?
wind, air
being picked for a professional sports team
report for military duty
I am not a picky eater, but there are certain foods I do not like. What does certain mean in this sentence?
Particular, specific
Sure of; I know it happened
Vegetables
I am certain that my sister snuck out of the house last night. I went into her bedroom and found her window was open and she was not there. What does certain mean in this sentence?
To be sure of. Definitely
a specific one
one type of an object
Martha decided to throw caution to the wind and drive over the speed limit. She was pulled over by a cop later that night for speeding. What does "throw caution to the wind" mean?
paying close attention to
To stop caring, to do something daring and not care about th
flying a kite
I have a date tonight with a guy from my English class. We are going to see a movie and get dinner at Olive Garden. What does date mean in this sentence?
a dried fruit
the number of the month
To do an activity with someone you like
I wrote the date and time for my drivers license test in my calendar so I would not forget it. What does date mean in this sentence?
a planned outing between two people
a type of dried fruit
the day of the month or year as specified by a number.
The sign for the yard sale stated "YARD SALE ON MAIN STREET, COME RAIN OR SHINE." What does come rain or shine mean?
The event will happen whether it is sunny or raining.
They are hoping for rain.
They have shiny items to sell
Joe is a riot. His sense of humor is great! What does riot mean in this sentence?
To protest
To stop working
To be funny
I like to season my chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. What does season mean in this sentence?
A certain time of year.
summertime
To add flavor to.
My favorite season is spring because I love to watch all of the flowers bloom. What does season mean in this sentence?
a certain time of the year.
salt and pepper
a time to play sports
I have $500 in my account that is saved for a rainy day. If I lose my job or have any unexpected expenses, I will use it. What does saved for a rainy day mean?
use it as an umbrella
to put something aside for the future when it may be needed
put it under the mattress
He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbing the bank. What does sentence mean in this sentence?
a job
to declare punishment
a group of words
