Idioms

What are idioms?

★ Idioms are a type of figurative language.
○ Same family as Metaphors, Similes, and Hyperboles
★ Idioms are a word or phrase that has a
different meaning than what is being said.
Why do we use idioms?
★ Idioms enhance a writer’s creative tone.
★ Idioms enrich a learner’s vocabulary.
★ Idioms engage readers and make literature
more memorable.
Examples of Idioms
I can’t play outside because it is raining cats and dogs.
I can’t play outside because it is raining cats and dogs.
Literal Meaning: Figurative Meaning:
My math test was a piece of cake.
My math test was a piece of cake.
Literal Meaning: Figurative Meaning:

2 +2 = 4
4 + 4 =8
8 + 8 =16
Emily and Amy are two peas in a pod.
Emily and Amy are two peas in a pod.
Literal Meaning: Figurative Meaning:
Activity Time!
Directions:

1. Choose an idiom
2. Write the figurative meaning of the idiom.
3. Create a sentence using the idiom.
4. Drawing pictures that show literal and
figurative meaning of the idiom.
Common Idioms
Apple of my eye Think outside the box I’m all ears Go the extra mile

Butterflies in my Eyes bigger than Barking up the wrong Costs an arm and a
stomach stomach tree leg

Tough cookie When pigs fly In a pickle Hit the books

Couch potato Once in a blue moon On the fence Face the music

Break a leg Spill the beans Back to square one On cloud nine

Hold your tongue Head in the clouds Snug as a bug in a rug Cry over spilled milk

Ball is in your court Get ducks in a row Heart of gold Out of shape

See eye to eye Time flies Pull yourself together Under the weather