2/7: Idioms Write down the above title. Sharpen a pencil. Goal: comprehend texts by understanding the figurative meaning of IDIOMS.

An idiom is an expression that has a meaning apart from the meanings of its individual words. Example: : “It’s raining cats and dogs.” Its literal meaning suggests that cats and dogs are falling from the sky. We interpret it to mean that it is raining hard. Example: “A chip on one’s shoulder.” A person who is rude and unfriendly and perhaps even aggressive.

Idioms Idioms are phrases which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally but we understand what they mean! If you were learning a new language, the idioms of that language would be unfamiliar to you and difficult to comprehend

“A fish out of water” Meaning: You feel uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar situation Example: I don't like going to the big parties they have. I always feel like a fish out of water there. Susan was raised in a tiny town in Ohio. She felt like a fish out of water at her new school in Boston.

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Idioms in other languages German: “I only understand the train station.” Translation: I have no idea what that person is saying. French: “Fingers in the nose” Translation: Something is really easy for you/me.

Spanish Idioms “No hairs on your tongue” Translation: You are an honest friend “Throw the house through the window” Spare no expense “Stay like a stone” To be amazed or astonished or stunned

Task Complete the idiom packet. Identify and write down the meanings of idioms as they are used in the sentence. Multiple-choice practice Seat Work Expectations: quiet voices, stay on task, and raise your hand for help. Turn in when done. Work on your poetry project!