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.”
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.”
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.”
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?”
A for effort!
Example: “The cake didn’t turn out like she had planned, but I give her an A for effort!”
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.
Bookworm
Someone who reads a lot. E.g.: “She is such a bookworm! She seems to have a new book every day!”
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.”
Teacher’s pet
The teacher's favorite student.
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