Idioms
Welcome to the chapter on Idioms for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn what idioms are, how to use them in sentences, and why they make your English more colorful and interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to understand and use common idioms in your writing and speaking!
Introduction
Idioms are special phrases whose meanings are different from the meanings of the individual words. They are used to express ideas in a fun and creative way.
What is an Idiom?
An idiom is a group of words that means something different from what the words say. For example, "It's raining cats and dogs" means it is raining very heavily, not that cats and dogs are falling from the sky!
Common Idioms and Their Meanings
- Break the ice: To start a conversation in a social setting.
- Piece of cake: Something very easy to do.
- Hit the books: To study hard.
- Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret.
- Under the weather: Feeling sick or unwell.
- Once in a blue moon: Something that happens very rarely.
- Spill the beans: To tell a secret.
- Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive.
- On cloud nine: Very happy.
- Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night.
Using Idioms in Sentences
- The test was a piece of cake for me.
- She was under the weather and stayed home.
- Let’s break the ice with a fun game.
- He spilled the beans about the surprise party.
Fun Activity: Idiom Match!
Match the idiom to its meaning. Try using three idioms in your own sentences and share them with your class!
Summary
- Idioms are phrases with special meanings.
- They make your English more lively and fun.
- Learn and use idioms to improve your language skills.
Practice Questions
- What does "break the ice" mean?
- Use "piece of cake" in a sentence.
- What does "under the weather" mean?
- Write the meaning of "once in a blue moon".
- Make a sentence using "burn the midnight oil".
Challenge Yourself
- Find five more idioms and write their meanings.
- Use two idioms in a short story.
Did You Know?
- Idioms are used in every language, not just English!
- Some idioms come from old stories or history.
Glossary
- Idiom: A phrase with a special meaning.
- Phrase: A group of words.
- Literal meaning: The usual meaning of the words.
- Figurative meaning: The special meaning of the idiom.
Answers to Practice Questions
- To start a conversation in a social setting.
- The homework was a piece of cake for me.
- Feeling sick or unwell.
- Something that happens very rarely.
- I had to burn the midnight oil to finish my project.
Use idioms to make your English more creative and fun!