- A diamond in the rough: Someone or something with great potential or value that is not yet refined or recognized.
- Hit the books: To study hard, especially for an exam or assignment.
- Pulling your leg: Teasing or joking with someone in a playful way, not meant to be taken seriously.
- A dime a dozen: Something very common, plentiful, and therefore of little value.
- The ball is in her court: It is now her turn to take action or make a decision.
- Woke up on the wrong side of the bed: To be in a bad mood or irritable for no apparent reason.
- Game changer: Something that significantly alters the way a situation, process, or activity is approached or understood.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of idioms in passages for grade 6.