Level 1 Idioms

What is an idiom?

• An expression that can be understood from the meaning of its separate words.

• A phrase that always has a literal meaning.

• An expression that cannot be understood from the meaning of its separate words but must be learned as a whole expression.

• A type of language used only by famous authors.

What kind of language are idioms?

• Literal language

• Figurative language

• Scientific language

• Formal language

What does the idiom "cost an arm and a leg" mean?

• To lose a limb.

• To be very expensive.

• To be very cheap.

• To be physically injured.

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What is the best way to learn and understand idioms?

• Memorize all 25,000 idioms.

• Only learn idioms from famous authors.

• Practice them in real life by reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

• Avoid using them in everyday conversation.