Joey hides in pouch when danger is near.

Meaning: When a baby kangaroo senses danger, it quickly hides inside its mother's pouch for safety.

Choice of Words: Joey is a baby kangaroo. Hides means to conceal oneself from view. Pouch is a special pocket on the kangaroo's belly where the joey lives. Danger means a situation that could cause harm or injury. Near means close in space or time.

Alternative Expressions

Joey takes cover in his mother's pocket when there's trouble.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that when there is danger, Joey the kangaroo goes into his mother's pouch to hide.

Choice of Words: Joey is the name of a kangaroo. Takes cover means to go somewhere safe to hide. Mother's pocket is the special pocket on the front of a kangaroo's body where its baby stays. Trouble means something bad that could happen.

When there's danger, Joey finds safety in his mom's pouch.

Meaning: This sentence tells us that when there is danger, Joey the kangaroo goes into his mother's pouch to hide.

Choice of Words: Joey is the name of a kangaroo. Danger means something that could hurt you. Finds safety means to go to a place where you are protected from harm. Mom's pouch is the special pocket on the front of a kangaroo's body where its baby stays.

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