Define an idiom and use it correctly in a short (but creative) paragraph. Use at least 4 descriptive adjectives & 2 descriptive adverbs to make your writing more interesting. Be sure to proofread you writing before you post! Keep up your fourth quarter effort - bonus points will be awarded for multiple entries! Follow the example we created together and posted as a class.
Here are some of my favorites... can you figure them out based on the literal pictures?
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Idiom: Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth
Definition: This means that if you are given something, a present or a chance, you should not waste it by being too critical or examining it too closely.
One summer day, eleven year old Billy begged persistently for a Mongoose bike. "Mom," Billy whined, "I really want one! I'd ride it EVERY day, EVERY where! You won't even have to drive me to school any more!" Later that week, Billy eagerly opened the garage door and saw his smiling parents beside a bright new shinny red Mongoose bike. "Awww Mom, I wanted a blue one," complained Billy ungratefully. His annoyed father replied, "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!"
Idiom: In a Nutshell
Definition: in a few words; briefly; clearly and to the point
Bob and Joe had seen an appealing movie over the weekend, so when they came back to school they told their grumpy teacher. The teacher asked, “Did you enjoy the movie?” The two excited kids replied promptly, “Of course.” She asked if she should see the movie they had seen and what the movie was called. They answered, “I would recommend it and the title is What If.” She asked them to summarize the movie in a nutshell. They said the movie was about aliens attacking earth and it was incredibly enjoyable.
Idiom: A little bird told me
Definition: If someone doesn't want to say where they got some information from they can say a little bird told them.
One sunny day a lovely little girl told her dad "Can I go to Kayla's house?" "Not until you finish the dishes." said her dad. A minute later the girl was done "Im done dad bye!" the dad suspiciously said " How did you do the dishes so fast?" the cute little girl weirdly replied "I got some info about fast dishwashing why do you need to know?" the angry dad said "JUST TELL ME OR YOUR GROUNDED!" the scared little girl said "A little bird told me?"
Idiom:Lay an Egg
Definition: To give an embarressing performance.
Steve was a boy who wanted a lemonade stand. He begged and begged to his parents. "Mom all I want is a lemonade stand. If I get one, I can save money easier" whined Steve. Later that day, he wanted to see if he got a lemonade stand. He threw open the garage door like a bull on the lose! Then, there he saw a humongous lemonade stand. He yelled,"Mom, Dad its to tall I can't reach it!"
He jumped up and down to see the costumers untill the lemonadde stand broke. His Dad said,"Well lay an egg, so what if its embarressing!"
Idiom: Elbow Grease
Definition: If something requires elbow grease it involves a lot of hard physical work.
One chilly winter morning the marvelous Mr. James went into work five minutes late. His extremely nasty boss Mr. Adam was furious so he made him work over time. While he was working Mr. Adam hollered at him and shouted angrily “PUT SOME ELBOW GREASE INTO IT!” and now Mr. James knows never to be late ever again or hill need a lot of refreshing sleep that night!
Idiom: Zipper your mouth
Definition: To be quiet instantly.
One Friday afternoon Bill said “Mom can we go to the baseball game.” “No I am trying to watch American Idol” Mom exclaimed. Bill quickly ran to his dad and said “Dad can we go to the most magnificent game ever?” Dad questioned “What kind of game?” Bill said “A baseball game.” Dad said “No.” “Please” Bill quietly whined. “NO” exclaimed dad. Bill said “Why?” Dad screamed “Be quiet I am trying to watch TV.” Bill questioned “Why.” Dad exclaimed “ Zipper your mouth.
Idiom: Don’t air your dirty laundry in public
Definition: this means never tell your personal secrets to strangers
Once there was a cowardly boy named Johnny. Johnny was in the sixth grade. He had a terribly embarrassing secret. Johnny had an ugly Teletubbie night light that he had to sleep with at night. On his 12th birthday, he had an awesome sleepover party. That night, Johnny had lots of fun with his friends. When it was time to sleep, Johnny quietly tiptoed around. He was curiously peeking around to make sure everyone was asleep. Then, he quickly plugged in his Teletubbie night light. Johnny got caught. He confessed to his friends, and they swore not to tell. The next day, the whole school knew Johnny’s secret. Johnny told his father what had happened. His father reminded Johnny never to air his dirty laundry in public.
Idiom:Green Thumb
Meaning:Someone with a talent for gardening has a green thumb
One spring day, Mrs. Huckleberry wanted to plant some plants."Man I hope they grow."Mrs. Huckleberry anxiously groaned."I liked the way you neatly packed the beautiful buds in rows." Admired Mr.Huckleberry."
The next calm morning,Mrs.Huckleberry eagerly opened the door to see flowers after they had bloomed."Wow they look amazing."She admired." You have a green thumb!"Mr. Huckleberry added.
Idiom: Green thumb
Definition: A person is said to have a green thumb when almost any plant he/she plants will turn out well under their care.
On Sunday afternoon, my Mom decided to plant some flowers in the garden. I really want red flowers, exclaimed Tim. Can I help you plant them, Tim asked his Mom. Tim said that he has a green thumb and that every plant he has ever planted has grown beautifully. Alright said his Mom, but can you teach me how to have a green thumb too? No Tim replied, having a green thumb is something that comes with experience.
Idiom: Put your money where your mouth is
Definition: Step up to a challenge.
Using the idiom: A kid named Tyler went to the skate park with his friends. Tyler thought he was the best at doing a kick-flip. His friends Darren and Rick thought so too. When they got to the skate park he bet this kid Megan that no one could ever do a better kick-flip than him. Megan “put your money where your moth is.” Tyler said “sure” “I bet you that, I can do a better kick-flip than you.” Megan said “alright tommarow noon $10 for who ever can do the better kick-flip.” They agreed to the deal and Megan said “get your money ready.” The next day. . . Tyler and Megan came to the skate park to compete. Tyler decided to go first. He did a poorly preformed kick-flip. When Megan went she did an extreme kick-flip. Darren said “sorry to say this Tyler but Megan wins.” The biggest applause goes to Megan. Megan showed Tyler she can put her money where her mouth is!
Idiom: you're driving me up the wall.
definition: it means that you are making someone annoyed or driving them crazy.
One summer day, Chuck asked his parents for a T.V for his room, but unfortunately his parents said no. " Please, please, please, please." chuck begged consistently. "No, it costs too much money!" his dad adamantly said. "But it is only a 60" plasma screen H.D. T.V with over 1,000 channels with Comcast." After that he was huffing and puffing. Surprisingly, dad said " Fine I'll think about it." So the next day Chuck asked if he could have it and his dad said that he was not done thinking about it. This continued on for days and finally dad said "I have had enough, you are driving me up the wall with this T.V thing so I say no." "Nooooooooooo!" Chuck yelled.
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