2. Created by Donna and Susan Brown

3. An idiom does not mean exactly what it says.It is a colorful way of saying something.

4. For example : Fred could not wait to break the news to his parents.

5. This means that: Fred is going to break something.Fred is going to break something. Fred is going to tell his parents something they dont know.Fred is going to tell his parents something they dont know.

8. The boss just gave Ryan the ax.

9. Does this mean: Ryans boss gave him a tool for chopping. Ryans boss just fired him.

12. Lets get Fran to help us. She is always a ball of fire.

13. Does this mean: Fran can help because she is on fire. Fran can help because she is a good worker.

16. Great! Youre an idiom ace!