Created by Donna and Susan Brown
An idiom does not mean exactly what it says.It is a colorful way of saying something.
For example:
“Fred could not wait to
break the news to his parents.”
This means that:
•Fred is going to break something. •Fred is going to tell his parents something they don’t know.
“The boss just gave Ryan the ax.”
Does this mean: •Ryan’s boss gave him a tool for chopping. •Ryan’s boss just fired him.
“Let’s get Fran to help us. She is always a ball of fire.”
Does this mean: •Fran can help because she is on fire. •Fran can help because she is a good worker.
Great! You’re an idiom ace!