Idioms
A well-known phrase that means something different than what
the words seem to mean
Examples:
 Don’t rock the boat.
o Meaning: Don’t make trouble.
 That was a piece of cake.
o Meaning: It was easy.
 Lend me your ears.
o Meaning: Listen to me.
 I’m on the fence.
o Meaning: I can’t decide.
Match the following idioms with their intended meanings?
1. ____ put your foot in your mouth
A. it is your decision
2. ____ pulling your leg
B. tell a secret
3. ____ all in the same boat
C. get married
4. ____ my hands are tied
D. tricking you
5. ____ let the cat out of the bag
E. it is over and done with
6. ____ on pins and needles
F. not feeling well
7. ____ the ball is in your court
G. say something foolish
8. ____ tie the knot
H. I can’t do anything about it
9. ____ under the weather
I. nervous
10. ____ water under the bridge
J. all in the same situation
You’re feeling down,
You’re feeling blue,
Let’s see what idioms can do.
Get on the right track,
Get your ducks in a row.
Idioms are what you need to know.
Now, idioms don’t mean what they say—
They give an idea in a different way.
The cat’s got your tongue,
It’s a piece of cake,
Hit the nail on the head,
You have what it takes.
Pick up the slack,
It’s easy as pie.
That’s the last straw,
Let sleeping dogs lie,
But your best foot forward,
Break a leg.
See eye to eye,
Be on the ball,
Give the green light.
Don’t hit a wall,
Fight the good fight.
Don’t beat yourself up,
Don’t beat a dead horse.
Don’t beat around the bush,
Just stay on course.
Don’t lose your head,
You need to find your feet.
That’s the whole nine yards,
It’s short and sweet.
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