IDIOMS

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IDIOMS
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Lets Look at Idioms

• Definition of an idiom
• Literal vs. figurative meaning
• Etymology (history of words/phrases)

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What is an Idiom?

• A common expression in English
• Different meaning than the words in the
  expression
• Figurative not literal
• Native English speakers use them

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Literal vs. Figurative

• Figurative
• Is not literal
• Provides imagery
• Makes a statement without a lot of words
• Is culture based
• Use in speaking and non-formal writing

• Literal
• Take word for word
• Has an exact meaning
• Has a dictionary definition
• Use in speaking and formal writing

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Etymology

• The history of a word or phrases origin
• Another word for origin is beginning
• Not a definition

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Does it really rain cats and dogs?

• Literal meaning There are cats and dogs
  falling from the sky
• Figurative meaning It is raining very hard
• Etymology Middle Ages, thatched roofs, rain

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Ding Dongwhats going on?

• Idiom Saved by the bell
• Literal meaning Someone/something saved by a
  bell
• Figurative meaning Saved at the last possible
  moment
• Etymology 17th century, burial, bell

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Can you see the idiom?

• Idiom Apple of my eye
• Literal meaning There is an apple in my eye
• Figurative meaning someone who is cherished
  (very special)
• Etymology Biological

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More Parts

• Book More Parts
• Author Tedd Arnold
• About A boy concerned about his body parts
  because of idioms he does not understand

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Think about

• Idioms used by family members and friends
• Idioms seen on television or in the movies
• Idioms you use
• New idioms at http//www.idiomsite.com
• Research idioms and draw a literal picture