Understanding the Idiom: Icing on the Cake

Understanding the Idiom: Icing on the Cake

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Interactive Video

English, Other

1st - 6th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial explains the meaning of idioms, focusing on 'barking up the wrong tree' and 'icing on the cake'. It uses visual examples to clarify these idioms, showing how they are often misunderstood when taken literally. The lesson highlights that 'barking up the wrong tree' means making a wrong choice, while 'icing on the cake' refers to an unexpected extra reward.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What common mistake do people make when interpreting idioms?

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3 mins • 1 pt

How does the example of Sarah getting her driver's license illustrate the idiom 'icing on the cake'?

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