English Idioms
Dive into the intriguing world of English idioms, where words hold hidden meanings beyond their literal interpretation. Discover the origins of popular idioms and enhance your linguistic knowledge through captivating expressions. Uncover the richness of the English language through illustrated posters showcasing idioms and their fascinating histories.
Download Presentation
Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.
You are allowed to download the files provided on this website for personal or commercial use, subject to the condition that they are used lawfully. All files are the property of their respective owners.
The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author.
E N D
Presentation Transcript
No, not idiots, idioms! Idiom: a group of words having a meaning that is separate from their literal meaning. It s almost impossible to guess the meaning behind an idiom if you don t already know it. The English language is full of idioms; that s one reason why it s such a difficult language to learn.
In Chapter 29, Grandad says to Jelly, Cat got your tongue? which he then explains means you re very quiet . Nobody quite knows where the saying cat got your tongue came from. Some people think it has to do with witches cats, while others say it comes from a whip called the cat-o-nine-tails. Wherever it came from, it s one of those random sayings that became part of English because people used it a lot.
How many of these idioms do you know? Line up the ball, take the kick, and Bob s your uncle! Don t you look the bee s knees! Wow, you re full of beans today. Oh no, it s all gone pear-shaped. That new watch must have cost a bomb. He gave me the cold shoulder when I saw him last week. I m at a loose end today; fancy meeting up?
Can you think up ten more idioms or expressions that you or your family uses? Use an internet browser to see if you can discover where these sayings came from. Remember to use several sites in order to check your information is as accurate as possible. Make an illustrated poster of your idioms and their meanings and origins. Resource created by Jo Cotterill 2018
