Idioms Standard: ELA3 R2d The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate...

IdiomsIdiomsStandard:

ELA3 R2d The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectively. The student identifies the meaning of common idioms and figurative phrases, incorporates them into oral and written language.

Essential Question:

What are idioms and how are they commonly used in the English language?

IdiomsIdiomsIdioms are phrases which people use Idioms are phrases which people use in everyday language which do not in everyday language which do not make sense literally but we make sense literally but we understand what they mean understand what they mean

Standard:ELA3 R2d The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectively. The student identifies the meaning of common idioms and figurative phrases, incorporates them into oral and written language.

Essential Question:What are idioms and how are they commonly used in the English language?

An An idiomidiom is an expression that has a meaning is an expression that has a meaning apart from the meanings of its individual apart from the meanings of its individual words.words.

For example: It’s raining cats and dogs. Its literal meaning For example: It’s raining cats and dogs. Its literal meaning suggests that cats and dogs are falling from the sky. We suggests that cats and dogs are falling from the sky. We interpret it to mean that it is raining hard.interpret it to mean that it is raining hard.

Other Examples:Other Examples: To stick your neck outTo stick your neck out is to say or do something that is bold is to say or do something that is bold

and a bit dangerous. A similar idiom that is used for slightly and a bit dangerous. A similar idiom that is used for slightly more dangerous situations is to "go out on a limb." In both more dangerous situations is to "go out on a limb." In both idioms, the idea is that you put yourself in a vulnerable position.idioms, the idea is that you put yourself in a vulnerable position.

To break the iceTo break the ice is to be the first one to say or do something, is to be the first one to say or do something, with the expectation that others will then follow. Another idiom with the expectation that others will then follow. Another idiom that means something similar is "get the ball rolling."that means something similar is "get the ball rolling."

To have a chip on one's shoulderTo have a chip on one's shoulder is usually an expression to is usually an expression to describe a person who acts, as you say, rudely or aggressively, describe a person who acts, as you say, rudely or aggressively, but also in a manner that could be described as "aggressively but also in a manner that could be described as "aggressively defensive." The person seems always ready for a fight.defensive." The person seems always ready for a fight.



Food for thoughtFood for thoughtThese idioms are all about food. Can you explain what These idioms are all about food. Can you explain what they really mean? they really mean?

Selling like hot Selling like hot cakescakes

Going bananasGoing bananas



Feel like a fish out of waterFeel like a fish out of waterBe like a fish out of waterBe like a fish out of water

Meaning:Feel uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar situation.

If you feel like a fish out of water, you feel awkward or uncomfortable because you are in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.

Example:I don't like going to the big parties they have. I always feel like a fish out of

water there.

Todd is a country boy raised in a small town in Northumberland and was like a fish out of water when he visited bustling London.



What does this mean What does this mean really?really?



And this?And this?



And what about this one?And what about this one?



Numbers upNumbers upLots of idioms are about numbers. See if you can fill in Lots of idioms are about numbers. See if you can fill in the missing numbers in these says. What do they mean?the missing numbers in these says. What do they mean?

Dressed up to the ______Dressed up to the ______

One in a ______One in a ______

In _______ heavenIn _______ heaven



Animal CrackersAnimal Crackers

It’s raining ____ and dogs!It’s raining ____ and dogs!

I’ve got a ____ in my throatI’ve got a ____ in my throat

Those are just ______tearsThose are just ______tears



Let’s see, if you understand Let’s see, if you understand the peculiar meaning of the peculiar meaning of some common idioms!some common idioms!

The idiom will show here. Read the idiom, discuss The idiom will show here. Read the idiom, discuss with the class, then click "enter" to see the definition.with the class, then click "enter" to see the definition.

Idioms: What Does This Mean?

Having something that is certain is Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose because chances are you might lose everything.everything.

A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush: The Bush:


Something good that isn't recognized at Something good that isn't recognized at first. first.

A Blessing In Disguise: A Blessing In Disguise:


Being upset for something that Being upset for something that happened in the past. happened in the past.

A Chip On Your A Chip On Your Shoulder: Shoulder:


Anything that is common and Anything that is common and easy to get.easy to get.

A Dime A Dozen: A Dime A Dozen:


A skeptic who needs physical or personal A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe somethingevidence in order to believe something

A Doubting Thomas: A Doubting Thomas:


A very small part of something big A very small part of something big or whole.or whole.

A Drop in the Bucket: A Drop in the Bucket:


It's easy for a foolish person to lose It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money. his/her money.

A Fool And His Money Are Easily A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted: Parted:


Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out. not work out.

A House Divided Against Itself A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand: Cannot Stand:


You cannot change who you You cannot change who you are.are.

A Leopard Can't A Leopard Can't Change His SpotsChange His Spots: :


So can you define So can you define ‘idiom’?‘idiom’?

Standard: ELA3 R2d The student acquires and uses grade-

level words to communicate effectively. The student identifies the meaning of common idioms and figurative phrases, incorporates them into oral and written language.

Essential Question: What are idioms and how are they commonly used

in the English language?

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