Name ______________________ Class ____ Date ____________

Name ______________________ Class ____ Date ____________Everyday Expressions (2) idioms

An idiom is a saying the does not mean exactly what the words themselves mean. For example Its raining cats and dogs, means that its raining very heavily.

Copy these sentences into your book, then write its meaning next to it.1. When you are feeling very miserable.

2. When you are very brave indeed.

3. When you have very little money.

4. When you cant hear very well.

5. When you are joking with someone.

6. When you are feeling very tired.

7. When you decide to make a fresh start and do something better.8. When you get over excited.9. When you are completely useless. You get carried away

You turn over a new leaf

You are good for nothing

You are heavy eyed

You are feeling down in the mouth

You pull someones leg

You are lion hearted

You are hard of hearing

You are hard up

Read these sentences carefully, then fill in the missing idiom(Write your answers on the sheet)1. Stop __________________________________ , said Judy, I dont think this is very funny.

2. I know youre excited, but dont __________________ _______________, said the football coach.

3. I cant afford to pay the rent this week because Im so

__________________ , said the man.

4. Im really going to try much harder to pass my exams this time, Im going to _____________________________ , said Henry.

5. Youve ruined my dress, youre completely useless; youre ____________________________ , shouted Anna.6. Could you repeat that please, I didnt hear you, Im a little bit ______________________ , said the old man.7. Come on, cheer up, you look really ________________ __________ , said Dad.

good for nothing

down in the mouth

turn over a new leaf

hard of hearing

pulling my let

hard up

get carried away