50 Essential Idioms
for Elementary Students

"Solving math problems in English is killing two birds with one stone!"

"Getting scolded for not doing homework is your own doing."

"Teacher asked your name but you said your age. Total non-sequitur!"

"When the whole class contributed a little each, we raised the amount quickly."

"60 or 65 on the test — it's practically the same."

"Rain cancelled the picnic, but we had fun at home. A blessing in disguise!"

"I practiced hard and won first place. Sweet reward after hard work!"

"With my best friend, just a look says it all."

"Kids were playing in small groups on the playground."

"I was so into the game I lost track of everything."

"I brought an umbrella and it rained. Preparedness pays off!"

"Reviewing what I learned before reveals new insights."

"I tried to understand why my friend was angry by thinking from their perspective."

"Practice a little every day and you'll play piano well. Persistence wins!"

"Don't worry about struggling now. Great things take time."

"I finally saw the ocean in person after only seeing photos. So much better!"

"Lies always get found out. Truth prevails in the end."

"I want everything at the toy store. Can't help wanting what I see!"

"Birthday cake AND ice cream! Icing on the cake!"

"Hanja looks hard but learn one at a time. Every journey starts with one step!"

"Growing with good friends through mutual improvement."

"An athlete who endured years of hardship training for Olympic gold."

"I didn't study the night before and felt completely stuck."

"Becoming a doctor despite difficult circumstances — true dedicated study."

"The student draws better than the teacher. The student surpasses the master!"

"Playing too many games makes them boring. Everything in moderation!"

"I learned from my sister's mistake and was more careful."

"The indomitable spirit of getting back up every time you fall!"

"Your English improved this much in 6 months? Remarkable progress!"

"I practiced day and night preparing for the competition."