1. Idioms
Phrases which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally but we understand the hidden meaning.
Remember…idiom (sounds like) idiot…sayings even idiots understand and don’t take literally
Difficult for immigrants new to America
Every country has unique idioms

2. An idiom is an expression that has a meaning apart from the meanings of its individual words.
For example: It’s raining cats and dogs. Its literal meaning suggests that cats and dogs are falling from the sky. We interpret it to mean that it is raining hard.
Other Examples:
To stick your neck out is to say or do something that is bold and a bit dangerous. A similar idiom that is used for slightly more dangerous situations is to "go out on a limb." In both idioms, the idea is that you put yourself in a vulnerable position.
To break the ice is to be the first one to say or do something, with the expectation that others will then follow. Another idiom that means something similar is "get the ball rolling."
To get long in the tooth means to get old. The expression was originally used when referring to horses since gums recede with age. So the longer the teeth a horse has, the older it is said to be.
To have a chip on one's shoulder is usually an expression to describe a person who acts, as you say, rudely or aggressively, but also in a manner that could be described as "aggressively defensive." The person seems always ready for a fight.

3. Food for thought These idioms are all about food
Food for thought These idioms are all about food. Can you explain what they really mean?
Taking two bites of the cherry
Selling like hot cakes
Going bananas

4. Feel like a fish out of water Be like a fish out of water
Meaning:
Feel uncomfortable because you are in an unfamiliar situation.
If you feel like a fish out of water, you feel awkward or uncomfortable because you are in an unusual or unfamiliar situation.
Example:
I don't like going to the big parties they have. I always feel like a fish out of water there. Todd is a country boy raised in a small town in Northumberland and was like a fish out of water when he visited bustling London.

5. What does this mean really?

6. And this?

7. And what about this one?

8. Numbers up Lots of idioms are about numbers
Numbers up Lots of idioms are about numbers. See if you can fill in the missing numbers in these says. What do they mean?
Dressed to the ___9s___
Talking __19_ to the dozen
One in a __million____
Playing ___2nd___ fiddle
In ___7th____ heaven

9. Animal Crackers It’s raining ____s and dogs!
I’ve got a ____ in my throat
Those are just ______tears
He’s taken the ____’s share
I can smell a ___

10. Choose 4 idioms from the next slides for your assignment…

11. Barking up the wrong tree
Cat got your tongue
Cry over spilt milk
Drive me up the wall
Have an axe to grind
Jump the gun
On pins and needles
X marks the spot
Give me a hand
It’s raining cats and dogs

12. Hit the books
Keep an eye on you
You’re pulling my leg
Zip your lip
Cold turkey
Wear your heart on your sleeve
In the dog house
When pigs fly
Put your foot in your mouth
Toss your cookies

13. Bite off more than you can chew
All in the same boat
It takes two to tango
The straw that broke the camel’s back
Rub salt in the wound
Out on a limb
Let the cat out of the bag
Preaching to the choir
Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched