next to = nice to

Scenario: A math lesson on the locational term "next to" with my ELL (English Language Learners)

Me: "Boys and girls, please stand next to the table"
Students: "Next to meet you Mrs. Bryant!"

gassy lassy

Me: "What kind of job does your dad have?"
Student: He sells gas...and no, not the kind you are thinking of!"

cristobal colon

during a discussion on Christopher Columbus....

Me: "the three boats were La Pinta, La Nina, and La Santa Maria"
Student: "the boats speak Spanish like us!?!?!? Wowwwww"