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

breakthe 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 becauseshe is on fire.•Fran can help becauseshe is a good worker.

Great! You’re an idiom

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