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The Idiomizer: Jordy Can Get It Done!

Meet The Idiomizer—the superhero who turns simple words into powerful idioms. These phrases unite words, like a team. Together, the words take on a whole new meaning.

From the February 2021 Issue

 Watch The Idiomizer in Action!

Jordy Can Get It Done!

Illustration by Lance Lekander

Jordy: My science project is going to be bad, Callie. I don’t think I can do it.

Callie: Of course you can, Jordy! Just remember, you . . .

Illustration by Lance Lekander

This is a job for the Idiomizer!

The Idiomizer: You can do it, Jordy! You’re one smart cookie. You’re as sharp as a tack. You have the magic touch.

Jordy: OK, I’m more confident now. Thanks, Idiomizer!

YOUR TURN

Use your idiom power! Write a paragraph describing a time you felt the way Jordy does. Include at least one of the idioms above.

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