PE 10/31 Return of Miss America

You must have been cute as a button when you were little.
* cute as a button: adorable; small and endearing
ex> The Chihuahua with the little tuxedo was as cute as a button.

Now I'll have to be content with just watching those 53 women strut their stuff on stage.
* strut one's stuff: to willingly display one's physique or beauty in public.
ex> Jane liked to strut her stuff up and down the beach in her pink bikini.

I was totally bummed out for about a month.
* bummed out: depressed; unhappy about something
ex> I was totally bummed out when my favorite band broke up.

Oh my god, I'm shaking like a leaf. I think I just saw two of the previous winners.
* shake like a leaf: to tremble excessively due to fear or anxiety
ex> Before the test began, Sylvia sat in her chair and shook like a leaf.

You'd better watch your tongue! The Miss America Pageant is an institution that provides millions of dollars in scholarships to girls all over America!
* watch one's tongue: to be careful what one says
ex> Sometimes it's best to watch your tongue when you have something bad to say.