Buzzing for Idioms

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Idioms are sayings that have specific meanings different from the meanings of the individual words within the phrases.

For example:

“It’s raining cats and dogs.” This phrase, as a whole, means it is raining heavily. However, the individual words “cats” and “dogs” do not relate to rain.

Idioms can relate to a variety of topics, including body parts, colors, school, and even animals. The list is endless, but the trick is recognizing them and their meanings.

Let’s learn a few more idioms and their definitions:

1. “A piece of cake”
   • Definition: Something is very easy
   • Example: That test was a piece of cake! I think I got an A on it.
2. “Man’s best friend”
   • Definition: A dog
   • Example: I prefer man’s best friend over cats. Cats are boring!
3. “Couch potato”
   • Definition: Someone who is lazy
   • Example: Steve is such a couch potato. He watches TV all day and never helps clean.
4. “The grass is always greener on the other side”
   • Definition: When people are not satisfied with their own situation and think others have it better.
   • Example: I wish I had curly hair like Sally, but I guess the grass is always greener on the other side. Sally probably wishes she had straight hair!
5. “Bookworm”
   • Definition: Someone who reads a lot
   • Example: Kara is such a bookworm! She reads a new book every week.
6. “Hit the books”
   • Definition: To start studying
   • Example: I have a test tomorrow. I guess I should hit the books.
7. “Teacher’s pet”
   • Definition: The teacher’s favorite student
   • Example: I think Cory is the teacher’s pet. She always calls on him first.
8. “I’m over the moon”
   • Definition: Feeling very happy
   • Example: Today is my birthday and I am feeling over the moon!

Now that you’ve learned a few phrases with idioms, continue on to the Got It? section to practice what you’ve learned!