Q.2 Write idioms related to birds or animals along with their meaning. Also frame one sentence for each using the idiom. Draw or paste pictures also related to the idioms. (6-8 idioms) (To be done on a drawing sheet/A-3 size sheet/A-4 size sheet/chart etc.)
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idiom meaning example sentence ants in one's pant unable to sit still or remain calm out of nervousness or excitementLisa had ants in her pants the day before her interview.(the) birds and the beessex educationI learned about the birds and the bees when my baby brother was born.cat napa short sleepI'm going to have a cat nap while you're cooking dinner.cat's got one's tonguesaid about someone who doesn't speak (usually due to shyness)It looks like the cat's got your tongue, Lucy. Are you always this quiet?chicken outto decide not to do something out of fear (usually just before)I was going to take a ride on Geoff's motorcycle, but I chickened out when he gave me a helmet to wear.clam upbecome quiet suddenlyArthur clammed up when I asked him about his family.
To Chicken Out
To stop doing something because you are afraid
For Example:
"He was going to tell his employer that he was leaving his job, but chickened out when he realized he would be short of money"
Bird Brained
Forgetful or unintelligent
For Example:
"He's so bird brained that he forgot his keys and his wallet - I'm surprised he even remembered to put his trousers on before he went out!"
To Crow
To boast triumphantly
For Example:
"It's considered very rude to crow when you win a game of Scrabble"
THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM
The elephant in the room” is an idiom for a problem or controversial issue that is too big to ignore, but that everyone tries to avoid talking about because it is embarrassing or will cause conflict.
THE LION’S SHARE
The lion’s share” of something is the biggest part or portion
HOLD YOUR HORSES!
idiomatic expression means “Wait a minute! Don’t be in such a hurry.”