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Transcript of Idioms. What is an idiom? a figure of speech that does not have the obvious presented meaning words,...
What is an idiom?
a figure of speech that does not have the obvious presented meaning
words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally
have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary
bite your tongueWhat do you think it
means?
to make a conscious effort to not say anything, usually for the sake of politeness or peace
Don’t let the cat out of the bag.
What do you think it means?
to reveal a secret often without the intention to reveal the secret
go bananasWhat do you think it
means?
to become upset or angry or excited to the point of radical or crazy behavior
toot your own hornWhat do you think it
means?
to brag or boast about your accomplishments or achievements
see eye to eyeWhat do you think it
means?
to agree about something with another person or group of people
Don’t push your luck.What do you think it
means?
to attempt to gain more from a good situation usually at the risk of losing what you have gained