Idioms How do idioms enrich our language?

Definition An idiom is a word, phrase, or expression that has meaning beyond the literal meaning of the word(s). Idioms are a fun way to describe everyday, boring situations.

There are two features that identify an idiom: 1.You cannot understand the meaning of the idiom from the individual words, its literal meaning makes no sense. 2.Both the grammar and the vocabulary of the idiom are fixed, or cannot be changed, and if we change them we lose the meaning of the idiom. (If we change the way it is written or the wording it does not mean the same thing anymore). How can you tell it’s an idiom?

Examples He kicked the bucket yesterday. Those directions were clear as a bell. Don’t fly off the handle every time you are corrected.

Examples He had egg on his face after his embarrassing comment.

Examples He kicked the bucket yesterday.

Summarizer Name the following idioms and use them in your own creative sentences!

1. It is not healthy to _______ when dealing with a problem. Use it in a sentence of your own.

2. Exhausted from my long hike through the park, I decided to ______ right after dinner. Use it in a sentence of your own.

3. Our basketball team is healthy, _______, so they will probably win their big game tonight. Use it in a sentence of your own.

4. School would be ________ without tests and homework. Use it in a sentence of your own.

5. My older brother is like __________, always telling me how to improve my curveball even though I don’t want his advice. Use it in a sentence of your own.

6. After two weeks, the new teacher was still __________ and had trouble getting her students to pay attention after lunch. Use it in a sentence of your own.

7. The prince found ___________ when he met Cinderella at the ball. Use it in a sentence of your own.

Power Questions 1. When asked to fix a broken swing, Jamer replies, "That should be a piece of cake." He has just used a/an A.idiom B.form of personification. C.symbol. D.pun.

Power Questions 1. When asked to fix a broken swing, Jamer replies, "That should be a piece of cake." He has just used a/an A.idiom B.form of personification. C.symbol. D.pun.

Power Questions 2. "Burning the midnight oil", which means staying up late, is an example of which type of figurative language? A.sensory B.analogy C.idiom D.simile

Power Questions 2. "Burning the midnight oil", which means staying up late, is an example of which type of figurative language? A.sensory B.analogy C.idiom D.simile

Power Questions. 3. Read the passage below. "We're going to miss it," Allie whispered loudly. "My grandma always says, 'She who hesitates is lost!' So hurry up!" What do the words “she who hesitates is lost” suggest? A. You will lose your way if you do not hurry up. B. If you wait too long, you will miss out on an opportunity. C. You will waste time if you are slow making up your mind. D. If you are unable to find your way, ask for help immediately

Power Questions. 3. Read the passage below. "We're going to miss it," Allie whispered loudly. "My grandma always says, 'She who hesitates is lost!' So hurry up!" What do the words “she who hesitates is lost” suggest? A. You will lose your way if you do not hurry up. B. If you wait too long, you will miss out on an opportunity. C. You will waste time if you are slow making up your mind. D. If you are unable to find your way, ask for help immediately

Complete the Idiom worksheet Choose one of the four choice box assignments Assignment