Understanding Idioms and Their Meanings

This video tutorial explains the meaning of idioms, focusing on 'on the fence' and 'tip of the iceberg'. It clarifies common misconceptions and provides examples to illustrate their meanings. The lesson concludes with a summary of the idioms discussed.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Exploring different types of icebergs

• Learning about the idiom 'tip of the iceberg'

• Understanding the literal meaning of icebergs

• Discussing the history of icebergs

What is an idiom?

• A phrase or expression with a non-literal meaning

• A type of iceberg

• A phrase that can be taken literally

• A type of cartoon

What mistake do people often make with idioms?

• They interpret them literally

• They use them in cartoons

• They think they are scientific terms

• They believe they are historical facts

What does the idiom 'on the fence' mean?

• Sitting on a fence

• Being undecided about something

• Building a fence

• Climbing over a fence

In the example given, why is the person 'on the fence'?

• They can't decide between two career paths

• They are literally sitting on a fence

• They are building a fence

• They are painting a fence

What does the idiom 'tip of the iceberg' imply?

• A small visible part of a larger problem

• The top of an iceberg

• A type of iceberg

• A small problem that is easily solved

In the example with James, what was the 'tip of the iceberg'?

• His homework detention

• His grounded status

• His school grades

• His conversation with his mother

What was the larger problem in James' example?

• He was grounded

• He lost his textbook

• He had a lot of homework

• He was late for school

What did you learn about the idiom 'tip of the iceberg' in this lesson?

• It is a literal expression

• It is a scientific term

• It is a type of iceberg

• It refers to a small part of a larger issue