BAHRIA COLLEGE ANCHORAGE ISLAMABAD

CAMBRIDGE WING
TOPIC: IDIOMS

CLASS: P II SUBJECT: ENGLISH

NAME: ________________________ DATE: 24 th August,23

Definition:
 An idiom is a group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of
the individual words.
 Idioms are figurative expressions that are commonly used in everyday
language.
Characteristics of Idioms:
 Idioms often have a cultural or historical background that contributes to their
meaning.
 They can be tricky for non-native speakers to understand because the
meaning is not literal.

Examples of Idioms:
i. "Piece of cake" - Something very easy.
ii. "Break a leg" - Good luck.
iii. "Cost an arm and a leg" - Very expensive.
iv. "Hit the books" - Study hard.
v. "Bite the bullet" - Face a difficult situation with courage.
Importance of Idioms:
 Idioms add color and depth to language.
 They help learners understand cultural nuances and context.

Exercise 1: Matching Idioms

Match the idioms on the left with their meanings on the right.

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NO COLUMN A COLUMN B COLUMN C
1. A penny for your thoughts Something that is easy to do.

2. Don't cry over spilled milk Don't worry about things that
have already happened.
3. Actions speak louder than words Share your ideas.

4. Break the ice People's actions are more

important than their words.
5. Hit the nail on the head 1. Start a conversation in
a social setting.

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Exercise 2: Complete the Idioms
Fill in the blanks with the correct idiom from the list:

 Kick the bucket

 Take it with a grain of salt
 Keep your chin up
 On thin ice
 Let the cat out of the bag

1. Sarah accidentally __________ and revealed the surprise party plan.

2. Despite the challenges, Jane always __________ and faces her problems.
3. I heard that John's story is exaggerated, so I'll __________.
4. Mark's risky behavior put him __________ with his boss.
5. The old computer finally __________ and we had to buy a new one.

Exercise 3: Idiom Story Writing

Write a short story that includes at least three different idioms and highlight and
underline them. The story should be engaging and demonstrate the correct usage of
the idioms.
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