This is a clever Vimeo that features the imaginative use of idioms. I think it would be suitable for fifth or sixth class, but would recommend that you would check it out first before using it. Confessions of an Idiom from Amanda Koh on Vimeo. We enjoy learning about idioms and have done other work […]
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Photo Credit: jenny downing via Compfight Dear Mum, Though the family I am staying with are very kind, I am finding it very strange here in Ireland. When I arrived they told me not to let the cat out of the bag but that there would be a surprise party for their Grandmother. But […]
Photo Credit: Brave Heart via Compfight The soldier was armed to the teeth. He had his heart in his mouth. He was in hot water. It was time to face the music. He put his best foot forward. He hoped to strike while the iron was hot even though his heart was in his boots. […]
Photo Credit: Rubyran via Compfight We are learning about idioms. They are phrases, interesting ways of sayings things. Fourth class said: ‘It is not helpful, to be a wet blanket. We are all in the same boat, here in school. There’s no need to get carried away but we should make the best of […]
We wrote a Picture Quiz on idioms HERE. These are the answers: 1. Hit the nail on the head – Be exactly right. 2. Tying the knot – Getting married. 3. In the loop – included. Perhaps information has been shared with him. 4. He’s not in the loop – He is not included. […]