Weird, Wild, and Wonderful Words
Tyler Maxwell used to be a typical boy. But one day, a 10-pound dictionary fell on his head.
Luckily, he survived. But now Tyler can use only the biggest, hardest words there are. His friends don’t understand him. Can you help?
Directions: Use a dictionary to help you figure out what Tyler is trying to say. Write your answer on a separate piece of paper.
Lance Lekander
I am manufacturing a pleasurable dwelling for my canine companion.
Meet The Idiomizer —the superhero who turns simple words into powerful idioms. These phrases unite words, like a team, to take on a whole new meaning.
Callie Gets It Right
Lance Lekander
Ned: What do you think it could be, Callie?
Callie: Ned, this is a monarch butterfly caterpillar.
Ned: Yes, that’s it! You . . . you . . .
Lance Lekander
This is a job for The Idiomizer!
The Idiomizer: Leave it to me, Ned! You hit the nail on the head. You’re spot on. You’re right on the mark.
Callie: Thanks, Idiomizer. Insects are my thing.
This article was originally published in the March/April 2022 issue.
