IDIOMS


Now, what ARE idioms?

Basically, idioms are GROUPS OF WORDS which have a different meaning to the exact meaning of the words.

IDIOMS are often thought of as "sayings".

For example, in this sentence:
"We went hiking but were left high and dry by our guide," "High and dry" is the idiom . But it does NOT actually mean "high" or "dry".

What it REALLY means is something like: "alone and helpless".

Practice:

Choose the correct meanings of the idioms in these sentences:
[1] By the end of summer, time hangs heavy with us.
(a) Time passes slowly
(b) Time weighs too much
(c) Time seems too short
    [Answer]

[2] When the meeting ended, plans were still up in the air .
(a) The plans were not settled.
(b) Everyone still liked the plans.
(c) No one could find the plans
    [Answer]

[3] This job is a blind alley job.
(a) The job is a mystery.
(b) The job doesn't lead anywhere (doesn't lead to a better job).
(c) The job doesn't let you see what you are doing.
    [Answer]



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