1.) What does this phrase really mean? What was the message that his mom was trying to tell him?
2.) Next, research on the internet and find out the difference between literal and figurative (non-literal) language.
3.)Finally, find 3 examples of literal language phrases and 3 of figurative.
Check out this resource to help you find the definition:
http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/li/Literal_and_figurative_language