IDIOM

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

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

Let's talk about the meanings of these frequently used idioms:

 

1. catch a cold _________________________

 

2. see eye to eye________________________

 

3. under the weather_____________________

 

4. stuffed to the gills_____________________

 

5. out of the frying pan and into the fire________

 

6. slow boat to China_____________________

 

7. nose to the grindstone___________________

 

8. on pins and needles_____________________

 

9. fly off the handle_______________________

 

10. toot your own horn_____________________

Read through these idioms and select your favorite one. Create a visual image of the idiom. Your image should include the idiom and an image that reflects the true meaning of the words.

pie in the sky

head in the sand

lay down the law

born yesterday

feel like a million

just what the doctor ordered

hold your horses

cat has your tongue

going bananas

bury the hatchet

 

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some ideas from http://volweb.utk.edu/Schools/bedford/harrisms/lesson6.htm