Idioms - Makawao School

My friend is not at school today because she's feeling under the weather.

Although we really wanted to go to that hotel, we couldn't because it cost an arm and a leg.

I couldn't stop yawning, so I decided it was time to hit the sack. (or hit the hay)

Wait, don't tell me! The answer is on the tip of my tongue.

The thief was caught red handed with the stolen goods.

I swear I've heard that name before. It really rings a bell.

It is raining cats and dogs out there. I guess we won't be going for a walk after all.

The vog makes us all feel a little lousy. We're all in the same boat.

I couldn't decide what to be for Halloween, so I decided to sleep on it.

As we were trying to find our backpacks, my mom said, "Shake a leg! We're going to be late!"

He stuck out like a sore thumb at the party because he was the only guest wearing a costume.

He really hit the nail on the head when he gave the definition of that vocabulary word.

Your brother is such a couch potato. He never wants to go out and play.

Wow, it's already lunch time? Time flies . when you're having fun.

When the girl insulted me again, I decided that was the last straw.

My sister sure was in hot water after lying to Mom.

My sister hasn't smiled all day. I guess she woke up on the wrong side of the bed.

I was on pins and needles waiting to hear who won the contest.

She was on cloud nine after hearing she'd won the lottery.

"Break a leg!" is what my brother always tells me before I go up on stage to perform.

Chad climbed up the ledge to jump into the pond, but when he looked down he chickened out.

Is Mina down in the dumps because she did not win first place?

I asked my mom if we could have a talk. "I'm all ears," he said.

Uh oh. I am really in a pickle over this problem.

Oh no! I accidentally let the cat out of the bag and told my friend about the surprise party.

I'm sorry. I'm really out to lunch today. I didn't hear any of what you just said.

I almost spilled the beans and told my friend what I got her for her birthday.

I had practiced a lot, so those math problems were a piece of cake for me.

If I forget my homework again, my teacher is going to call my parents. I'm really on thin ice.

I'm feeling blue because I lost my favorite book.

My uncle told me there was school this Saturday, but I'm sure he's just pulling my leg.

Although his sister always had crazy ideas, he was very down to earth.

Poor Jeffrey. He's really down in the dumps since his pet fish died.

I'm glad I'm off the hook and don't have to work tonight.

Whenever I buy a plant, it dies within a few weeks. I just don't have a green thumb, I guess.

When Charlotte won first prize, she was on top of the world.

My little brother wanted to run ahead of us, but my mom said, "Hold your horses!"

Alana couldn't stop laughing during the talent show. She really got a kick out of it.

It is natural to get cold feet before going onstage to perform.

Time to catch some Zs. I have to get up early tomorrow morning.