Idioms!

What does it mean when a phrase is LITERAL?

• It has a secret meaning behind what is actually said or written

• It means exactly what is being said or written

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CCSS.RI.1.6

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does it mean when a phrase is NON-LITERAL?

• It has a secret meaning behind what is actually said or written

• It means exactly what is being said or written

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Eric wants to get Chinese food, Lindsey wants to get Mexican food, and Marcy is on the fence about which one she wants.

What does the idiom "on the fence" mean?

• She is sitting on a fence

• She wants both Chinese and Mexican food

• She cannot decide what she wants

• She doesn't like either one of the types of food

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

Pablo is about to give a speech to the entire school and he has butterflies in his stomach because he has never done it before!

What does the idiom "has butterflies in his stomach" mean?

• He swallowed butterflies

• His stomach is being tricked

• He feels like he is sick to his stomach

• He is feeling nervous

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Kennedy was caught red-handed when she tried to eat a cookie before dinner!

What does the idiom "caught red-handed" mean?

• You were caught doing something you were not supposed to do

• You were embarrased

• Your hands were painted red

• You got away with doing something bad

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Cara left me hanging at the party when she was supposed to come with me!

What does the idiom "left me hanging" mean?

• You were left hanging on something

• You were by yourself

• You and Cara had fun together

• You went to the party

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

We want to get a big dog, but dad said he has to sleep on it and will give us an answer tomorrow.

What does the idiom "sleep on it" mean?

• To use the dog as a pillow

• To think about it overnight

• To get a good night's sleep

• To dream about dogs

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

I wanted to go to the park but I've had a change of heart and watched a movie instead!

What does the idiom "change of heart" mean?

• To change your mind

• To promise

• To really want something

• To switch hearts with someone else

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

We could not wait to go outside for recess, so when it was time we all made a beeline towards the door!

What does the idiom "made a beeline" mean?

• Made a line of bee's to hang above the door

• To race your friend(s)

• That you were excited

• To move quickly towards something

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

We all voted for a class pet today, and everyone had a different idea. Even the teacher put her two cents in!

What does the idiom "put her two cents in" mean?

• To share an opinion/thoughts on something

• To do math in your head

• To give someone 2 pennies

• To pay the money you owe

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4