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Idioms

Idioms. 3 rd - 5th. Idioms. An idiom is a phrase that has a special meaning different from the actual meaning of the words. In the Dog House Facing punishment for doing something wrong. Raining Cats and Dogs A very loud and noisy rain storm. Have a Green Thumb

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Idioms

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  1. Idioms 3rd - 5th

  2. Idioms An idiom is a phrase that has a special meaning different from the actual meaning of the words.

  3. In the Dog HouseFacing punishment for doing something wrong

  4. Raining Cats and Dogs A very loud and noisy rain storm

  5. Have a Green Thumb Someone with a talent for gardening

  6. At OddsTo disagree

  7. Look a Gift Horse in the MouthTo criticize or refuse to take something that has been offered to you

  8. On Cloud NineTo be very happy

  9. On the EdgeTo be in an uncertain situation

  10. Zip Your LipsTo stop talking about something

  11. (Sitting) on Top of the WorldIn a happy position of advantage

  12. Reach For the Top To try to achieve something that is very difficult

  13. Walking on Egg ShellsTo try very hard not to upset someone or something

  14. Back Against the Wall In a serious situation with few ways to react to it

  15. Jump for Joy To be very happy about something

  16. Blow your TopTo become very angry

  17. Tongue TiedUnable to express yourself clearly or fluently

  18. Walking on AirTo be very happy

  19. The Walls Have EarsSomeone may be listening to your converstion

  20. Head in the CloudsTo not know what is really happening around you because you are paying too much attention to your own ideas

  21. Put Your Foot in Your MouthSay or do the wrong thing

  22. Don’t Lose Your HeadLose your ability to think clearly

  23. Frog in Your ThroatLosing your voice because you have a problem with your throat.

  24. When Pigs FlySomething that will never ever happen

  25. Rule of ThumbA basic rule that is usually but not always correct

  26. A Cold ShoulderBe ignored or rejected

  27. Eating CrowAdmit you were wrong about something

  28. Pulling the Wool Over His EyesTo deceive

  29. Other Examples • Her bark is worse than her bite • MEANING: someone’s words are worse than their action • EXAMPLE:You shouldn’t worry about her. Her bark is worse than her bite and she is really a very nice person.

  30. Other Examples • cat get one’s tongue • MEANING: can’t speak because of shyness • EXAMPLE: The cat must have got her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

  31. Other Examples • curiosity killed the cat • MEANING: being too nosy may lead a person into trouble • EXAMPLE: You shouldn’t worry about what he is doing. Remember curiosity killed the cat.

  32. Other Examples • eat like a horse • MEANING: eat a lot • EXAMPLE: Her brother who is 18 years old eats like a horse.

  33. Other Examples • let the cat out of the bag • MEANING: tell something that is supposed to be a secret • EXAMPLE: She let the cat out of the bag when she began talking about the plans for the new department.

  34. Other Examples • make a mountain out of a molehill • MEANING: make something that is unimportant seem important • EXAMPLE: You are making a mountain out of a molehill with your going on and on about his mistake.

  35. More Examples OnLine • Learn4Good • American Idioms

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