When the new student arrived at school, he had to weather the storm of meeting new friends and learning different routines, but soon enough, he felt comfortable and happy in his new class. What does "weather the storm" mean in this story?
Getting through a tough time
In class, Jake is such a firecracker because he brings a lot of energy and excitement with his funny jokes and lively personality. What does "he is a firecracker" mean in this story?
he is loud, full of energy, excitable
While waiting for the bus, Emma decided to read a funny book to kill time. What does "to kill time" mean?
to waste time, or to pass the time
Samantha, a true night owl, enjoyed staying up late to read adventurous stories under her cozy blanket with a flashlight. What does "night owl" mean in this story?
someone who usually stays up late
Even though Emily hadn't danced in a while, once the music started, her moves came back to her like riding a bike, and she twirled with joy at the school talent show. What does "like riding a bike" mean in this story?
Something you never forget how to do
Tom's lemonade was so good that he sold every cup, and the bottom line was he made enough money to buy the toy he wanted. What does "bottom line" mean?
The most important thing
At the new school, Emily told a joke to break the ice and make new friends during recess. What does "break the ice" mean?
to begin or open up social connections or conversation
When my friend suggested pizza for dinner, I was surprised because he took the words right out of my mouth—I wanted the same thing for dinner! What does "you took the words right out of my mouth" mean in this story?
he said exactly what his friend was thinking
Sam and Lily were joined at the hip. They did everything together—from hanging out at lunch to exploring the library after school. What does "joined at the hip" mean in this story?
Always together
During the nature hike, the guide told us to keep our eyes peeled for hidden animal tracks and colorful flowers along the trail. What does "keep your eyes peeled" mean in this story?
to look closely and carefully
After helping with the chores, Sarah's room was as clean as a whistle, and she felt proud of her tidy space. What does "as clean as a whistle" mean in this story?
very clean
After a day full of playing outside, Billy fell asleep in his cozy bed and was soon sleeping like a log, dreaming of his favorite adventures. What does "sleeping like a log" mean in this story?
He slept really well, really deeply.
During the camping trip, Jake didn't want to rock the boat, so he agreed with his friends on the best spot to set up their tents by the lake. What does "rock the boat" mean in this story?
to cause trouble, disagree with the group
Johnny was excited about the talent show, but right before going on stage, he got cold feet and felt a bit nervous. What does "cold feet" mean in this story?
to become nervous or afraid
After feeling tired during the long hike, Sarah took a short break, had a snack, and suddenly got a second wind, ready to explore even more of the beautiful trail. What does "got a second wind" mean in this story?
got more energy after being tired
When it was time to choose between playing soccer or joining the art club, Alex found himself sitting on the fence because he liked them both. What does "sitting on the fence" mean in this story?.
Unable to decide between two good choices
Tommy's friend shouted, "Hurry up, or you're going to miss the boat!" as they all raced towards the school bus. What does "miss the boat" mean?
to be late and miss out on something
When Tim forgot his homework, his teacher decided to cut him some slack, understanding that everyone makes mistakes sometimes. What does "cut him some slack" mean in this story?
to forgive minor mistakes, especially if someone is having a hard time
In a big meeting, Sarah had some surprises to handle. She said, "I can think on my feet," and made smart decisions to fix the problems, making everyone in the room really impressed. What does "think on my feet" mean?
to think quickly and flexibly
As Emma read her favorite adventure book, the exciting scenes jumped off the page, making her feel like she was right there with the characters on their thrilling journey.
the story grabbed her attention, made her feel like she was there