Idioms from Shakespeare

Shakespeare is said to have added how many words and phrases to the English language that are still in use today?

• more than 200

• more than 2000

• more than 20,000

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What might have happened is not important - it's what did happen that matters.

• neither here nor there

• come what may

• mum's the word

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Monica and Sam are in a difficult position right now - they've sold their house, but their new one isn't ready yet.

• had them in stitches

• the world's their oyster

• in a pickle

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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My partner says he'll stay by my side, whatever happens.

• too much of a good thing

• come what may

• in my heart of hearts

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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With a talent like yours, you can do whatever you want with your life.

• in your heart of hearts

• the world's your oyster

• too much of a good thing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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My nephew made me laugh a lot last weekend - he was hilarious.

• in a pickle

• too much of a good thing

• had me in stitches

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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Your secret is safe with me. I won't tell anyone.

• mum's the word

• come full circle

• too much of a good thing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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I didn't want to believe it, but deep down, I knew it was true.

• my heart on my sleeve

• in my heart of hearts

• be cruel to be kind

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

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My kids are always bored by the end of the school holiday. Sometimes you can have more of something nice than is necessary.

• vanished into thin air

• sent them packing

• too much of a good thing

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CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B