True or False?
There are five main types of idioms.
False! There are only four!
What is the definition of a binomial idiom?
A binomial idiom is an idiom that is usually a phrase with a conjunction (such as and/or) in between two words.
"Barking up the wrong tree."
It means to pursue the wrong course/decision.
"Barry is a couch potato"
This is a metaphor!
What is the full version of the partial idiom, "Speak of the devil?"
"In hot water," is a binomial idiom.
False! It is a prepositional idiom.
Name of the four types of idioms.
Pure, binomial, partial, and prepositional.
"Bite off more than you can chew,"
To do more than you can or take on more than you can handle.
"Cry me a river,"
No, this is a hyperbole.
What is the difference between a partial idiom and a regular idiom.
A partial idiom is an idiom that is a shortened version of generally known idiom.
An idiom is a phrase/expression that has a completely figurative meaning.
True!
Where did most idioms come from?
Ancient Rome/Greece
"A diamond in the rough."
A person with great potential!
"Spill the beans!"
This is an idiom!
Give an example of writing pieces you would use an idiom.
Stories, character dialogues, in a conversation, etc.
Idioms are only known in the English language.
False! Many languages around the world have idioms.
How can a person understand an idiom?
By memorization and prior knowledge!
March to the beat of your own drum!
To do things in your own way, not like other people.
"The city never sleeps,"
This is a personification!
What is the full version of the partial idiom, "long story short,"
"To make a long story short,"
The definition of a prepositional idiom is: An idiom that contains a conjunction such as and/or
False! A prepositional idiom contains a certain preposition that cannot be changed or it will alter the meaning.
Is "give and take" a prepositional idiom or a binomial idiom?
Binomial!
The ball is in your court!
It's your turn to act or make a decision.
"Opportunity is knocking at the door,"
What is the full version of the partial idiom, "when in Rome,"
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do"