Understanding Idioms: Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk

This video tutorial explains the concept of idioms, which are phrases with meanings not deducible from the individual words. It emphasizes the importance of context clues in understanding idioms, using the example 'don't cry over spilled milk' to illustrate how idioms convey meanings beyond their literal interpretation. The tutorial guides students through steps to infer idiom meanings, including visualizing the idiom, identifying context clues, and drawing representations to aid comprehension.

What is an idiom?

• A word that has multiple meanings

• A sentence that is always grammatically correct

• A phrase with a meaning that cannot be deduced from the individual words

• A phrase that means exactly what it says

Why can't idioms be translated word for word into another language?

• Because they are not grammatically correct

• Because they are too long

• Because they are not used in everyday language

• Because they have a unique meaning understood only by speakers of that language

In the example with Jonah, what does the idiom 'don't cry over spilled milk' suggest?

• To be careful with milk

• To avoid eating cotton candy

• To not worry about minor issues

• To always clean up spills immediately

What is a good context clue in the sentence about Jonah and the cotton candy?

• The idea that cotton candy is fun but not essential

• The fact that cotton candy is expensive

• The location of the fair

• The color of the cotton candy

What is one suggested method to help understand idioms?

• Drawing a picture that includes the idiom and context clues

• Memorizing the dictionary definition

• Ignoring the idiom altogether

• Asking a friend for the meaning