1 Flashcards
(25 cards)
What does ‘chomping at the bit’ mean?
Very eager or impatient to start.
Example: She’s chomping at the bit to leave for the trip.
What does ‘raring to go’ mean?
Excited and ready to begin something.
Example: He’s raring to go for his first day of work.
What does ‘bubbling over with excitement’ mean?
Extremely happy and excited.
Example: The students were bubbling over with excitement on the last day of school.
What does ‘can’t wait’ mean?
Very excited for something to happen.
Example: I can’t wait for the concert this weekend!
What does ‘on the edge of one’s seat’ mean?
Very interested or anxious, full of suspense.
Example: The movie was so intense—I was on the edge of my seat!
What does ‘itching to’ mean?
Strongly wanting to do something.
Example: She’s itching to show her new artwork.
What does ‘like a kid in a candy store’ mean?
Overly excited or delighted, often when there’s lots to choose from.
Example: He was like a kid in a candy store in the electronics shop.
lair
a wild animal’s resting or hiding place
lever
a rigid bar used to lift or move heavy objects
foxhound
a dog trained to hunt foxes
Aesop’s fables
short stories with moral lessons written by Aesop
willow trees
trees with long, drooping branches and narrow leaves
justification
a reason, explanation, or excuse for something
annihilation
complete destruction or obliteration
squinted
looked with narrowed eyes
blared
made a loud, harsh sound
conquer
to defeat or overcome
twisted
bent or turned into a distorted shape
rite
a formal ceremony or religious act
orchard
a piece of land planted with fruit trees
legend
a traditional story or a famous person
grin
a wide smile
bonked his head
hit his head lightly or accidentally
frowned
showed disapproval by wrinkling the forehead
