After one mistake, Lena slammed her notebook shut, but her teacher told her not to throw in the towel. What does "throw in the towel" mean here?

When the mayor promised repairs but never hired workers, residents said his plan was all talk. What does "all talk" mean here?

I studied the map before hiking because I did not want to play it by ear on the trail. What does "play it by ear" mean here?

After Nina solved the puzzle in seconds, her brother said she was sharp as a tack. What does "sharp as a tack" mean here?

Caleb kept the surprise party under wraps until his aunt arrived. What does "under wraps" mean here?

Our team was nervous, but Maya broke the ice by telling a funny story. What does "broke the ice" mean here?

The new schedule looked confusing, but after two days we got the hang of it. What does "got the hang of it" mean here?

Diego tried to fix the printer, but he was barking up the wrong tree because the cable was the real problem. What does "barking up the wrong tree" mean here?

The instructions seemed hard at first, but the example was a piece of cake. What does "a piece of cake" mean here?

When Jamal noticed the missing page, he said the report did not add up. What does "did not add up" mean here?

Sofia spilled paint on the poster, but her partner told her not to cry over spilled milk. What does "cry over spilled milk" mean here?

The committee had to cut corners to finish the display, so some labels were crooked. What does "cut corners" mean here?

After weeks of arguing, the two clubs finally saw eye to eye on the fundraiser plan. What does "saw eye to eye" mean here?

Luis liked soccer but also loved band, which met at the same time. The coach said Luis was still on the fence about joining. What does "on the fence" mean here?

A rumor spreads, but Alina checks the school website before repeating it. What idiom best fits her action?

Marcus wanted to skip every practice this month, yet he still wanted to keep his starting spot with no consequences. What idiom describes what he expected?

The class had only ten minutes left, so Priya explained the long chapter in a few key points. What idiom fits?

Evan ignored the deadline until the contest had closed, so he could no longer enter. What idiom names his problem?

Ava pretended the broken window was not a problem, though everyone could see it. What idiom matches her behavior?

Noah said the answer was 48, and the teacher said that was exactly right. What idiom fits the moment?

Tessa keeps delaying her apology by talking about homework, lunch, and the weather. What idiom describes this?

Owen joined the chess club only after half the grade signed up. What idiom describes his choice?

Mila told one person the secret ending, and soon the whole table knew. What idiom names what she did?

The lab partners divided tasks fairly, and each person completed a section. What idiom describes each partner's role?

What advice does the proverb "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" give?

What lesson does "The early bird catches the worm" teach?

What advice is given by "Actions speak louder than words"?

What does the saying "Look before you leap" advise?

What lesson does "A stitch in time saves nine" teach?

What advice does "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" give?

What does "Honesty is the best policy" advise?

What lesson does "Too many cooks spoil the broth" teach?

What advice does "You can't judge a book by its cover" give?

The proverb is "Measure twice, cut once." What situation best fits it?

The saying "Better late than never" fits which situation?

The proverb "Many hands make light work" fits what situation?

The saying "Practice makes perfect" fits what situation?

The adage "Where there's smoke, there's fire" fits which situation?

Which situation shows someone following the advice of the proverb "Two wrongs don't make a right"?

The saying "Don't put all your eggs in one basket" fits which situation?