Idioms
Fun with Figurative Language
Idioms are groups of words that don't really mean what they say. They can be confusing because they have a special meaning. If you don't know the special meaning, you won't understand what is really being said!
All ears |
Eagle eyes |
Heart of gold |
Tall story |
Don't rock the boat |
Cold feet |
Ant in your pants |
In the doghouse |
Can of worms |
Blow your stack |
Feeling blue |
Piece of cake |
At the end of your rope |
Pull someone's leg |
Jump the gun |
Down in the dumps |
I lost my head |
My nose is running |
Tongue-tied |
Hard-hearted |
A close shave |
Crocodile tears |
Butterflies in the stomach |
Lend me a hand |
What do they really mean?
Paint By Idioms to improve your idiom skills
Explore the meaning and history of idioms at these web sites
Now take the Idiom Quiz!
Practice what you have learned at Eye on Idioms!
