That plan is a recipe for disaster.

That plan can cause a lot of problems.

She put her foot in her mouth again.

She said something offensive by accident.

It's time to face the music.

You take responsibility for a problem.

The Halloween party left a bad taste in Summer's mouth.

The party was not a happy occasion for her.

That was a half-baked idea.

The idea had not been carefully thought out.

We were packed in the car like sardines.

A lot of people were in the car, and no one had much room.

Do you want some food for thought?

Do you want some ideas worth thinking about?

That boy is slow as molasses.

The boy takes a long time to do things.

It's going to be clear sailing from now on.

Things are going to get easier from now on.

Keep your head on straight.

Be sure to make good decisions.

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Figurative Language

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Determine the meaning of each statement of figurative language.

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1
Joe's room is a pigpen.
Joe has a pet pig.
The pile of dirty dirty dishes was high.
Joe's room is very messy.
The pile of clothes was wet and muddy.
2
That plan is a recipe for disaster.
That plan can cause a lot of problems.
That plan helps you make dinner.
That plan is from a cook book.
That is a terrible recipe.
3
She put her foot in her mouth again.
She said something offensive by accident.
She sucks on her toes.
She bits her toenails.
She put a ruler in her mouth.
4
Those girls are two peas in a pod.
The girls are both wearing green.
The girls like to eat green peas.
The girls are close friends.
Both girls like legumes.
5
It's time to face the music.
You need to look at the singer.
You take responsibility for a problem.
You will be the band leader.
You look forwartdto the symphony.
6
The Halloween party left a bad taste in Summer's mouth.
Everyone at the party brought food.
The party food was too spicy.
The party was not a happy occasion for her.
Summer didn't like the Halloween cookies.
7
That was a half-baked idea.
The idea had not been carefully thought out.
The idea was about baking.
Someone didn't read the directions about baking time.
The cake was not baked all the way.
8
The test was a piece of cake.
The test was about cake.
The test was easy.
The test was sweet.
The test was about reading recipees.
9
Aftere dinner, I was a stuffed sausage.
I spilled sausage on my shirt.
I was very full.
I put cheese in my bratwurst.
I was like meat.
10
That is water under the bridge.
There is a problem with the bridge.
My problem is in the past now.
There is a problem having to do with water.
The water is running low under the bridge.
11
We were packed in the car like sardines.
We went to the pool to swim.
A lot of people were in the car, and no one had much room.
Our car smelled like fish.
We packed our sardines in the car for lunch.
12
Maria is a walking dictionary.
Maria knows a lot of words.
The library is Maria's favorite place.
Maria is a book.
Maria knows where all the libraries are.
13
Do you want some food for thought?
Do you want some ideas worth thinking about?
Do you want to feed your brain some dinner>
Do you want some superfood fruit to help your brain grow?
Do you think it is good to eat when you are thinking?
14
That boy is slow as molasses.
Molasses is sweet.
The boy is very messy.
The boy takes a long time to do things.
The boy is sweet.
15
It's going to be clear sailing from now on.
The weather is clear.
It's not going to be stormy anymore.
it's a good day to sail a boat.
Things are going to get easier from now on.
16
This project is an uphill road.
This project is hard.
This project is working on the road.
This project involves walking up a hill.
This project is easy.
17
Marcus has a chip on his shoulder.
Marcus hurt his shoulder in an accident.
Marcus put a potato chip on his shoulder.
Marcus is angry or stubborn.
Marcus likes chips more than popcorn.
18
My plate is already too full.
I don't like for my food to touch.
My mind is full of too many ideas.
I have too much food on my plate.
I have too many things to do.
19
The class was walking on air when they won the contest.
The students won jet packs at the contest.
The students on the airplane stood up.
The students won a race.
The students were very happy.
20
The teacher likes it when I go the extra mile.
I ran another mile down the road.
I take the bus to school instead of the car.
I try harder than expected.
My trip takes longer than expected.
21
The crowd began to simmer down.
The crowd started to leave.
The crowd began to become angry.
The crowd all sat down.
The crowd began to calm down.
22
Keep your head on straight.
Be sure to make good decisions.
Be sure to wear your helment correctly.
Face forward and not backward.
Don't tilt your head.

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