Language 2
Have your subject explain the meaning of some of the following expressions. Use at least 8 from each list. Try to get an idea of how the child is responding and what he/she really understands regarding language development.
Read between the lines Richard has the heart of a lion
Kick the bucket She has a heart of gold
In one ear and out the other He wears his heart on his sleeve
Raining cats and dogs You should get your ducks in a row
Get up on the wrong side of the bed A rolling stone gathers no moss
Mad as a wet hen She is wearing a very loud dress
End of my rope Will has a chip on his shoulder
In hot water She has eyes in the back of her head
Under the weather Money burns a hole in his pocket
Fly off the handle Who licked the red off your candy
Right as rain You made your bed, now lie in it
Save for a rainy day This is a piece of cake
Up the creek without a paddle I’m going to give you a piece of my mind
Down in the dumps
In the dog house
Hold your horses