Idiomatic expression / Idiom- is a fixed expression that has a figurative meaning, whic means you cannot infer its meaning based on the words that comprise it

- has a meaning different from the dictionary definition of the individual words

piece of cake

see eye to eye

once in a blue moon

kill two birds with one stone

1. This recipe is a piece of cake.

piece of cake- an easy task; something

easily done

2. The students and their parents see eye to eye on the

school's policies.

see eye to eye

- to agree on something; to have a common viewpoint

3. Once in a blue moon we'll get dressed up and eat in a fancy

restaurant.

once in a blue moon- very rarely; not very often;

seldom; infrequently

4. Owen is memorizing the speech while cleaning the

house; he is killing two birds with one stone.

kill two birds with one stone

- accomplish two things at the same time

5. She has filled out the form at the drop of a hat.

at the drop of a hat

- immediately; instantly; right away; without any delay

6. She wears a clothing that costs an arm and a leg.

costs an arm and a leg

- very expensive; costing a lot of money

7. The parents remember the their lost child. They cry over spilled

milk.

cry over spilled milk

- to complain about a past loss

8. Mary explains the topic elaborately; she hit the nail on

the head.

hit the nail on the head

- to do or say something exactly right

9. The guidance counselor thinks on one's feet towards the student's failure compliance to the policies.

think on one's feet

- to make fast decisions; to adjust quickly

10. Mark, one of the Grade 7 students, learns about literature, mathematics, science, and the

whole nine yards.

the whole nine yards

- everything

Challenge:Choose five idiomatic

expressions and use each in a meaningful sentence. Write your sentences in

1/2 crosswise paper.