Understanding Idioms: Decoding the Meaning of 'Water Under the Bridge

This video tutorial explains the concept of idioms, which are phrases with meanings different from their literal words. It uses the idiom 'water under the bridge' to illustrate how idioms can be understood through context clues. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of not taking idioms literally and suggests visualizing them to grasp their meanings. It provides a step-by-step approach to decoding idioms by imagining the idiom, looking for context clues, and drawing a picture to aid understanding.

How can context clues help in understanding the meaning of an idiom?

What mistake do students often make when interpreting idioms?

In what way does the imagery of water flowing under a bridge relate to resolving past conflicts?

What does the idiom 'water under the bridge' mean in the context of past problems?

Describe the process of figuring out the meaning of an idiom as outlined in the lesson.