1. Idiom
Joel Cruz

2. Definition:
Idiom is a word or a group of words that has a figurative meaning and does not pertain to the literal meaning.

3. Examples of Idiom
Example: “Is your Basketball game tomorrow? Break a leg!”
Definition: Break a leg is wishing someone good luck

4. Examples of Idiom Example: “We are in a hurry. Double time everyone!”
Definition: Double time is to speed up or to move faster.

5. Examples of Idiom
Example: “You can’t just judge the book by its cover.”
Definition: Cannot judge something primarily on appearance.

6. Three examples from “Outsiders” by Peter Mattei
“Lose my head”
Lose my temper; become really angry

7. Three examples from “Outsiders” by Peter Mattei
“He didn’t bat an eye”
He didn’t think anything of it

8. Three examples from “Outsiders” by Peter Mattei
“So quick it makes your head spin”
So fast you wouldn’t realize it had happened

9. Explanation to become a better reader
Always identify what’s the idiom part.
Read a lot of books that have some idiom verse.
When the meaning is not appropriate.
People express themselves.

10. Explanation to become a better writer
Your Composition becomes more meaningful
Adds a different style to your writing and make it more interesting
Challenges your readers to think

11. Mini lesson
By identifying Idiom :
It’s always obvious if the author meant something else.
It doesn’t make sense if taken literally.