Theatre idioms

Idioms from the theatre

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To make something seem more important than it really is so that everyone notices it.

• To wait in the wings

• To get the show on the road

• To make a song and dance about...

• Break a leg

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Used for wishing someone good luck, especially before a performance.

• To wait in the wings

• To be in the limelight/spotlight

• To make a song and dance about...

• Break a leg

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To begin an activity that has been planned.

• To wait in the wings

• To be in the limelight/spotlight

• To get the show on the road

• Break a leg

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To be ready to do something and waiting for it.

• To wait in the wings

• To be in the limelight/spotlight

• To make a song and dance about...

• Break a leg

Multiple Choice

To be in the centre of attention.

• To wait in the wings

• To be in the limelight/spotlight

• To make a song and dance about...

• Break a leg

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LEVEL 2

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Jake has to go to the stage in a minute. Dad is encouraging him to do his best.

Complete the message:

"Ok, son. Go out there and _____ _ ___!"

Good job! 👏

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When other parents listened to Jake's dad, they misunderstunded him... They had a terrible argument just for that! They ____ _ ____ ___ _____ ______ it.

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Now everyone is watching them. They are __ ___ _________.

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But the kids are ready to perform. They are waiting for everyone to get calmed. The children are _______ __ ___ _____ to start.

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Luckily, the teacher has sorted out the situation. Now, everyone is calmed again and the play can start. The teacher says:

"Let's ___ ___ ____ __ ___ ____!"

You're on fire!

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LEVEL 3

Open Ended

Now, write your own sentences using the idioms we have learnt!🎭

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There are many more idioms related to theatre. Can you think of any?