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Idioms

An idiom is a common expression that does not use the literal meanings of the words that make it up. Most people know the meanings of idioms or can use the context clues around it to determine the meaning. Idioms. A rotten apple spoils the whole barrel!. Do you know its meaning?.

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Idioms

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  1. An idiom is a common expression that does not use the literal meanings of the words that make it up. Most people know the meanings of idioms or can use the context clues around it to determine the meaning. Idioms

  2. A rotten apple spoils the whole barrel!

  3. Do you know its meaning?

  4. The actions of one can affect several!

  5. What if your teacher explains something that is… as clear as mud?

  6. Well, it means that your teacher is explaining something you do not understand!

  7. What if your mother’s response to the question, “Can I ride my bike to Florida today?”is……. "When pigs fly!"

  8. Well, my students, that simply means.. “No Way!”

  9. “It’s raining cats and dogs outside!”

  10. It’s pouring outside!

  11. Speak of the devil!!

  12. It means that you’re talking about someone who just walked in!

  13. “Hold your horses, Cowboy!”

  14. It simply means… You need to slow down!

  15. Can YOU think of any idioms that YOU use daily?

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