IdiomsBy Ruby 5B

Definition: Idioms are phrases or word

combinations that we use in everyday life. We

understand what they mean, but literally they do

not make sense.

Examples of Idioms are . . .

OTo pull your socks upOTo lift a gameOIt’s raining cats and dogsOTo stick your neck outOTo break the iceOTo hold your horsesOGo bananas

To Pull Your Socks Up . . .

To make an effort toimprove your work or behaviour because it is not good enough.

To Lift a Game . . .

To try harder and do better. It also means to work to your best.

It’s Raining Cats and Dogs . . .

Something that you say when it is raining very heavily.

To Stick Your Neck Out . . .

To stick your neck out means to take a risk.

To Break the Ice . . .

To attempt to become friends with someone.

Hold your Horses . . .

Hold your horses means wait or slow down.

Go Bananas . . .

To become very crazy or very angry.