Idioms - SS2 English Lesson Note

Idiomatic expressions are phrases that have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words in the phrase. For example, the phrase "under a cloud" means "in trouble" or "suspected of something wrong."

Idiomatic expressions are often used in everyday speech and writing, and they can be a way to add color and interest to your language. However, it is important to use idiomatic expressions correctly, as they can have different meanings depending on the context.

Examples of idiomatic expressions and their meanings:

• Under a cloud: In trouble or suspected of something wrong.
• Take heart: Be encouraged or hopeful.
• Hold your head high: Be proud or confident.
• Bite the bullet: Face up to something unpleasant.
• Let the cat out of the bag: Reveal a secret.
• Pull the wool over someone's eyes:Deceive someone.
• Make ends meet: Afford to pay for basic expenses.
• Raining cats and dogs: It is raining very heavily.

Some examples of how to use idiomatic expressions correctly in sentences:

• The politician was under a cloud after he was accused of corruption.
• The teacher told the students to take heart, even though they had failed the test.
• The young woman held her head high as she walked down the street, even though she was being jeered by the crowd.
• The soldier bit the bullet and went into battle, even though he was scared.
• The child's mother let the cat out of the bag and told her that she was going to be a sister.
• The con artist pulled the wool over the old woman's eyes and convinced her to give him all of her money.
• The couple were struggling to make ends meet, but they were determined to stay together.
• It was raining cats and dogs, so we decided to stay inside.