19.03 Teens

• Englisch
• Secondary Education

What do you think an 'idiom' is?

So, what is an idiom?

Can you think of another example?

Jonah was as cool as a cucumber when he met the new girl.

Tell me the idiom and what it means

Tell me the idiom and what it means

His punishment was just a slap on the wrist.

1. somone slapped him
2. a major punishment
3. a minor punishment
4. community service

We're all in the same boat

1. we're going sailing
2. we're similar (the same)
3. we're all in a boat
4. we're getting wet

I bit off more than I could chew

1. I took on too much (work)
2. I can't eat another bite
3. I am choking on my food
4. Yummy!

That's the best thing since sliced bread!

1. I'm so hungry!
2. Bread = yum!
3. Best thing ever!
4. Sliced bread is awesome

You're pulling my leg!

On Saturday, they'll tie the knot.

I can see the light at the end of the tunnel

We're just shooting the breeze.

I need some bread to pay for my house.

He is a couch potato

I am going to catch some z’s.

I am so hungry I could eat a horse

My neighbor is a pain in the neck.

Do you think you can use an idiom all the time?

Yes, I can use them whenever I want

No, I can only use them in certain situations

When do you think you
SHOULDN'T use an idiom?

When do you think
you CAN use an idiom?

Tell me some German idioms!

Idiom project

1. Take a blank piece of white paper and divide it into 4 sections.

2. I am going to give you an English idiom.

3. Part 1 -> draw the idiom! 

4. Part 2 -> explain what the idiom means (when would you use it)

5. Part 3 -> is there a German idiom that means the same thing?

6. Part 4 -> create a conversation using that idiom

Guess the idiom from the emojis!
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