Idioms
Idioms are a form of figurative language. An idiom is a phrase or group of words that has a figurative meaning that differs from its literal meaning.
Look at this list of idioms. What do they mean? Discuss, research and write a definition for each one.
1. That test was a piece of cake.
2. She really let the cat out of the bag.
3. Break a leg in the play!
4. I was being kept in the dark.
5. My uncle tries to pull everyone’s leg.
6. I’ve been burning the candle at both ends. 7. She’s been pulling the wool over your eyes. 8. He’s been leading you up the garden path. 9. You’re driving me round the bend.
10. I’m all ears.
11. She wouldn’t hurt a fly.
12. It’s raining cats and dogs.
13. My mum treats me with kid gloves. 14. He was like a bull in a china shop. 15. He was like a kid in a sweet shop. 16. It’s an inside joke.
17. My dad hit the roof.
18. I’ll catch you later.
19. I have a bone to pick with you.
20. She’s turned over a new leaf.
Answers
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Meanings:
1. The idiom 'a piece of cake' means that it was really easy. Therefore, this sentence means that the test was really easy.
2. This sentence means that she had revealed something which was meant to be hidden.
3. 'Break a leg' means good luck. So the speaker is wishing someone good luck for the play.
4. 'Being kept in the dark' means that the speaker wasn't being told everything and that some details were held back from him/her.
5. This sentence means that the speaker's uncle tries to make people believe in something which is not true in a playful way.
6. This sentence means that the speaker has been working very hard and making himself/herself exhausted.
7. This sentence means that the she has been fooling the person mentioned and getting away with it through trickery.
8. This sentence means that they have been misleading the person mentioned.
9. The sentence means that the speaker is telling someone that he/she is driving him/her mad.
10. This sentence means that the speaker is intent on hearing whatever the person the speaker is listening to is saying.
11. This sentence means that she is really kind and wouldn't raise her hand on anyone, not even a fly.
12. This sentence means that the speaker's mom has been treating him/her with special care.
13. This sentence means that it is raining really heavy outside.
14. This sentence means that he is really clumsy.
15. This sentence means that he is really excited because there are many options to choose from just like in a sweet shop where there are many sweets to choose from.
16. This means that the joke is only understandable by some people of an organization or group.
17. This sentence means that the father had lost his temper and was angry.
18. This means that the speaker will get back to the person he/she is talking to.
19. This sentence means that the speaker has some fight with the person he/she is talking to that needs to be settled.
20. This sentence means that she has changed her attitude and behavior and she has become kinder.
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