Red as a beet? Stubborn as a mule? An airplane leaves the runway or the leaves fall off the tree? Butterflies in her stomach? A little birdie told me? This Meaning Flashcard set unpacks the meanings of common metaphor/similes, words with multiple definitions, and idioms for younger students as well as those who need remediation or are English language learners. A handy, convenient activity for independent or guided learning, these cards teach fast and automatic recall. Three decks of 54 cards each are color-coded to make sorting easy. 162 cards. Ages 6 and up.