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Bookworm
Someone who reads a lot. E.g.: “She is such a bookworm! She seems to have a new book every day!”
Teacher’s pet
The teacher's favorite student.
Show of hands
Raising hands to vote about something. E.g.: “By a show of hands, how many of you would prefer to have the test on Friday?”
Put your thinking cap on
To think in a serious manner. E.g.: “We’re all going to have to put our thinking caps on to tackle this big problem.”
Drop out of school
To stop attending school. E.g.: Example: “Maurice had to drop out of school when his mother became ill so that he could help take care of her.”
Play hooky
To skip school. E.g.: “My friends are playing hooky today so they can be first in line for concert tickets this afternoon.”
Pass with flying colors
to pass (a test) easily and with a high score. E.g.: “Todd must have studied a long time because he passed the test with flying colors.”
Learn (something) by heart
To memorize something completely. Example: “I have played that song so many times that I have learned it by heart and don’t even have to look at the music.”
Copycat
Someone who copies the work (or mimics the actions) of others.
A for effort!
Example: “The cake didn’t turn out like she had planned, but I give her an A for effort!”