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What is an Idiom?

What is an Idiom?. Papa ‘ Ekahi Jan. – Feb. 2014. An Idiom is……. a word or words used in a way that is different from its usual or dictionary meaning. Crack a window if it gets hot in here. Writers will sometimes use idioms to make their writing sound real. Scale the fish.

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What is an Idiom?

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  1. What is an Idiom? Papa ‘Ekahi Jan. – Feb. 2014

  2. An Idiom is…….. • a word or words used in a way that is different from its usual or dictionary meaning. • Crack a window if it gets hot in here. • Writers will sometimes use idioms to make their writing sound real. • Scale the fish.

  3. Amelia Bedelia Series • Charming housekeeper • Works for The Rogers Family • Who has a literal-mind • Written by author Peggy Parish • Herman Parish - Nephew of Peggy Parish • Began writing Amelia Bedelia stories in 1988

  4. Amelia Bedelia Books

  5. Book Written in Her Memory

  6. More Idioms Papa ‘Ekahi Jan. – Feb. 2014

  7. Come quick! Your doghas gone bananas! What’s the meaning? Your dog is going crazy or having fun.

  8. It cost me an arm and a leg to buy this Playstation 3! What’s the meaning? I spent a lot of money.

  9. It’s raining cats and dogs! What’s the meaning? It’s a stormy, rainy, windy day!

  10. Just a bit More Idioms Papa ‘Ekahi February 2014

  11. Come Back, Amelia Bedelia

  12. I will have some cereal with my coffee this morning. Coffee

  13. I would like my hair to be pinned up?

  14. These letters need stamps.

  15. Then file these papers.

  16. Let’s Read!

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