Idioms

By: Edgar Estrada, Sergio Martinez, and Taylor MoultonPeriod 2BIdioms

DefinitionA group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words(Google dictionary).

In other wordsSaying a phrase that means something other than its literal meaning.

Examples and their meaningDont Spill the BeansTo disclose a secret.

Backseat DriverAbackseat driveris apassenger that is not controlling the vehicle, and seems to be uncomfortable with the skills of thedriverand/or wants to tutor the driver while the driver is at the wheel.

You SuckA derogatory term that decreases someones self esteem for some certain action that one disapproves.

Break A LegA superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

How?Pop Culture/MediaCommerce (Ads, Products)Entertainment (TV, Movies, Music, Books, News)

Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBj52gjqH1EQuiz/ Identification gameInstructions: Identify the idioms through the images that are presented. The first person to raise their hand and answer correctly will receive CANDY!!!!

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A Can of wormsJust Hanging around3. 4.

Losing your headDont Cry over Spilt Milk5. 6.

A Slap on the WristRace against the Clock7. 8.

When Pigs FlyOn the Fence9. 10.

Down to EarthShow them what you are made of