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Idioms

Idioms. Turn to the “Idiom” section in your comp book. What is an Idiom???. Any takers?!? Any guesses?!?. No, not an IDIOT!! An IDIOM!!. An  idiom  is an expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words. “Take the bull by the horns”.

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Idioms

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  1. Idioms Turn to the “Idiom” section in your comp book.

  2. What is an Idiom??? Any takers?!? Any guesses?!?

  3. No, not an IDIOT!! An IDIOM!!

  4. An idiom is an expression that means something other than the literal meanings of its individual words.

  5. “Take the bull by the horns” What do you think this idiom means?

  6. This is the literal meaning…

  7. “Take the bull by the horns” To make a decision or take action.

  8. If you are faced with several really hard math problems, instead of complaining and whining about it, you can take the bull by the horns and start working right away. What are some examples that you can think of? In your comp book, write down three examples of how you can take the bull by the horns.

  9. What is an idiom again???? “Putting the cart before the horse” What do you think this mean?

  10. Remember… it’s not a literal meaning.

  11. Student A:“I’m going to get a really good job and then go to college.” • Student B:“Aren’t you putting the cart before the horse?” • Student A: “What do you mean?” • Student B: “You should go to college first!” Give them a round of applause!

  12. “Putting the cart before the horse” means that you are mixed up, or you have put things in the wrong order. In the “Idiom” section of your comp book write down three examples of how one might put the cart before the horse.

  13. Idiom of the week “Beating around the bush” What do you think this means?

  14. Beating around the bush

  15. “Beating around the bush” • Take time doing something or delay, not getting to the point. Write down three different examples of beating around the bush.

  16. Idiom of the week “Add fuel to the fire” What do you think this means?

  17. Remember: it’s not LITERAL!

  18. http://youtu.be/FfUwrCL3-_A

  19. “Add fuel to the fire” • If you add fuel to the fire, you do something to make a bad situation even worse. Write down three examples in your interactive notebook, please!

  20. Idiom of the week- “Break the ice” What do you think this means? How much does a Polar bear weigh?

  21. Enough to break the ice!!

  22. “Break the ice” • Breaking down a social stiffness or awkwardness. In what type of situations might one “break the ice?”

  23. http://youtu.be/E9DxGe94uoc?t=10s Idiom Review: You’ll see some of these examples next six weeks!

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