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Idioms

Idioms. Mallory Dossett. What is an IDIOM ?. An idiom is a natural manner of speaking to a native speaker of a language. Idioms with Morals. A leopard can’t change his spots Curiosity killed the cat Every cloud has a silver lining Haste makes waste Keep your chin up. Commonly Mistaken.

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Idioms

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  1. Idioms Mallory Dossett

  2. What is an IDIOM? An idiom is a natural manner of speaking to a native speaker of a language.

  3. Idioms with Morals • A leopard can’t change his spots • Curiosity killed the cat • Every cloud has a silver lining • Haste makes waste • Keep your chin up

  4. Commonly Mistaken These phrases are used so often, people don’t realize that they are idioms. • Finger lickin’ good • Zero tolerance • High-Five • X marks the spot • You are what you eat

  5. Unheard of Oldies • A doubting Thomas • Everything but the kitchen sink • Get down to brass tacks • Pig in a poke • Use your loaf

  6. Citations • "IdiomSite.com - Find out the Meanings of Common Sayings." IdiomSite.com - Find out the Meanings of Common Sayings. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Feb. 2014. • http://www.colourbox.com/image/black-ink-splatter-image-4545027 • http://openclipart.org/detail/185884/coffee-ring-by-liftarn-185884 • http://www.documentsanddesigns.com/flourish/dark-simple-lines/ • http://www.downloadclipart.net/download/4858/snow-leopard-svg • http://www.desmondandthetutus.co.za/HighFive/

  7. http://blog.delmarmainstreet.com/del-mar-village-abc-gift-guide-x-marks-the-spot/http://blog.delmarmainstreet.com/del-mar-village-abc-gift-guide-x-marks-the-spot/ • http://barbarashdwallpapers.com/pigs-wallpapers/ • http://yours-elk.deviantart.com/art/Use-your-Loaf-165373828

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