Identify an Idiom

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Some people thought that Simon was overreacting when he quit the team over the coach telling him to run a few extra laps. Simon said that the laps were just the straw that broke the camel’s back and that he had been thinking of quitting for a long time.

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Clayton thought that he would have to choose between a job that he loved and a job that would earn money. Very fortunately, he became a successful guitar player and got to enjoy the best of both worlds.

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Marco and his sisters have stuck together through thick and thin. They have had a few hard times and plenty of great moments together over the years. They never miss a chance to laugh together.

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Juliet was absolutely thrilled to get her first job. She envisioned herself bringing home the bacon over the next few years as she got more and more babysitting jobs. Someday, she would have enough money to pay for anything she needed.

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As club president, Mildred kept everyone working very hard. She made them to-do lists every week and gave them all a budget. Even though she ran a tight ship, everyone enjoyed club meetings while she was the president.

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Troy was so excited to tell his parents about the award that he had won, but when he got home he discovered that his teacher had stolen his thunder. She had already called Troy’s home to let his parents know. He wished that he had gotten to share the exciting news himself.

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The whole scavenger hunt turned out to be a wild goose chase. The prize at the end had been eaten by raccoons by the time the winning team made their way to it.

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Franny worked hard to keep her plans secret, but her brother was like a detective. Before she knew it, he let the cat out of the bag, and her parents knew all about the surprise she had planned for them.

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Daisy went to the principal to ask for a note proving that she was too sick to take the test. However, it turned out that she was barking up the wrong tree since she actually needed a note from her doctor.

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Martha’s neighbor was very lonely, so she often came to Martha’s house just to chew the fat. They talked about their backgrounds, local sports, and the books that they were reading. Their talks provided both of them with great comfort over the years.

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Arturo was on the fence about whether he should take karate lessons. He enjoyed movies about samurai, but he had never studied a martial art before. It would take a lot of effort and dedication to learn everything. He was just not sure if he had the energy.

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When Mrs. Striver checked her mailbox, she saw that she had received a letter telling her that she won a million dollars. Although she thought it would be nice if it were true, she took the news with a grain of salt.

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Harrison agreed to organize the class party even though he was already very busy with his football practice, math club projects, and homework. While he was excited to help plan the party, he also felt concerned that he might have bitten off more than he could chew.

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Raymond was not sure how to tell Rebecca that he had dropped her phone in the pond. He tried very hard to get it to turn on again, but it had clearly kicked the bucket. He decided it was time to give a sincere and honest apology.

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Kevin and Eva have been best friends for years. They go everywhere together, even joining in many of each other’s family vacations. The two are practically joined at the hip.

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Martin felt angrier than he ever had before. He felt that his friend had thrown him under the bus. He decided that he would have a long talk with her to be sure he understood what had happened.

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Will was ready to start singing at the drop of a hat. Whether he was performing in a musical or just riding in the car, Will loved to start singing enthusiastically.

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Mr. Delgado noticed that the classroom hamster had gone missing. When he asked his student Natalie some questions, she beat around the bush for a while. Eventually, she admitted that she saw her classmates take him out to play.

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One of Jerry’s classmates was knocked down on the playground while he was there. However, Jerry would not hurt a fly. He once tried to join the football team, but he refused to tackle anyone. Someone else must have been responsible.

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Rachel was hoping to practice swimming throughout the summer, but she also wanted to earn some money. She ended up getting hired to teach swimming lessons at the rec center. The job would give her a chance to kill two birds with one stone.