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Idiom Project
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An Idiom is a phrase or expression that has a different meaning than what is being said. In the

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play The Phantom Tollbooth by Susan Nanus, Azaz the King of Dictionopolis only uses the literal
meaning of each phrase. For instance, when Milo orders a light snack, the waiter brings out a
tray with shafts of light pouring out instead of a small meal like cheese and crackers.

project, you will be assigned an idiom from the list. Then, you will define the literal meaning and the
figurative meaning of that phase. After you define both meanings, you will divide the paper in half and
draw an example of the figurative meaning on one side and draw an example the literal meaning on
the other side.
Attached to your project, on a separate sheet of paper, you will include one paragraph (6-8
sentences) explaining your idiom. The explanation should connect to the examples provided in your
drawings. The paragraph should be typed or written in pen. The paragraph will include:

Introduction of the idiom

Explanation of the literal definition
Explanation of the figurative definition
Where you might hear the idiom being used
A brief description of the idioms origin (you will need to look this up)

Use the format below to plan your project:

Idiom:
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Figurative Meaning:
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Literal Meaning:
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Origin:
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List of Idioms

1. Barking Up the Wrong Tree

2. Two Peas in a Pod
3. Couch Potato
4. Through the Grapevine
5. Its Raining Cats and Dogs
6. At the Drop of a Hat
7. The Ball is in Your Court
8. Hit the Nail on the Head
9. Once in a Blue Moon
10.
Piece of Cake
11.
Two Heads Are Better Than One
12.
Cat Got Your Tongue
13.
Break a Leg
14.
Dressed to the Nines
15.
Head Over Heals
16.
Give Someone the Cold Shoulder
17.
Fish Out of Water
18.
You Cant Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
19.
Hold Your Horses
20.
Caught Red Handed
21.
Have Your Head in the Clouds
22.
Frog in my Throat
23.
Heart of Gold
24.
When Pigs Fly
25.
Putting Your Best Foot Forward
26.
Cool as a Cucumber
27.
Spilled the Beans
28.
Hit the Books
29.
Saved by the Bell
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