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Idioms
An idiom is an expression consisting of a combination of words that has a figurative meaning. The figurative meaning is comprehended in regard to a common use of the expression that is separate from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made.
Activity#1
Directions: Read each idiom and determine the meaning.
1. We tried to give Tommy a surprise party for his birthday, but you let the cat out of the bag.
2. Kevin accepted the job even though he was still in school, but his mom thought he might be biting off more than he could chew.
3. I didn’t want to jump the gun, so I decided to wait until the second date to try and hold her hand.
4. Derek hated how much his mom nagged him about homework. He didn’t really see why it mattered and he thought that his mom was making a mountain out of a molehill.
5. Alice was feeling a little under the weather, so she asked her mom if she could stay home today.
6. Tammy wanted to yell at John for leaving the toilet seat up again, but after their last fight she decided to let sleeping dogs lie.
7. Jude was on pins and needles waiting for the results of the test.
8. I like Chris. He’s a cool guy.
9. Craig and I fought over a girl in the fourth grade, but that’s water under the bridge now.
10. Jeffrey was a fast learner, so he knew that the history test would be a piece of cake.
11. I told Tom to stop telling Kim all of his feelings, but he always did wear his heart on his sleeve.
12. Every player is important on a football team, but a good quarter back is worth his weight in gold.
13. Kylie’s mother wanted her to play the piano but, as much as Kylie wanted to make her mother happy, playing the piano was just not her cup of tea.
14. I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but I’m the fastest kid on my block and the smartest too.
15. Look, you know that she’s never liked you, so take her criticism with a grain of salt.
Activity#2
Directions: Identify idiom in each sentence and determine the meaning.
1. When the politician was caught stealing from the taxpayers, everyone thought he would receive a severe punishment, but all he got was a slap on the wrist.
2. We thought that our neighbor’s, the Jones family, were rich beyond our wildest dreams, but it turns out that we’re all in the same boat.
3. If Kim thinks that I’m going to let her copy my math homework, she’s barking up the wrong tree.
4. The Vikings thought that they would easily beat the other team, but when it was tied with a minute left in the fourth quarter, they knew that this game was really coming down to the wire.
5. After playing for three straight quarters, the quarterback was running out of steam.
6. Jimbo was too tired to finish the assignment, so he decided to hit the hay.
7. Working at the Burger King was at first overwhelming to Kyle, but now he knows the ropes.
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