Figurative Language

IDIOMS

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 Idioms
are commonly used expressions whose
meanings do not relate to the literal
meaning of each word.

?
Personification

This ring cost me an

Juggling is a It completely arm and a leg
piece of cake! slipped my mind! What it means:
What it means: What it means: This ring was
Juggling is easy! I forgot! expensive!
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 Idioms
© Copyright 2018. LMB Literacy

are commonly used expressions whose

meanings do not relate to the literal
meaning of each word.

?
Personification

This ring cost me an

Juggling is a It completely arm and a leg
piece of cake! slipped my mind! What it means:
What it means: What it means: This ring was
Juggling is easy! I forgot! expensive!
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Figurative Language Cut and Paste

Idioms
Cut out the literal phrases at the bottom of the page and match them to the correct idiom.
*Remember* idioms are commonly used expressions whose meanings do not relate to the literal meaning of each
word.

This is a piece of I had a change of

cake. heart.

My friend let the cat I’m giving her the cold

It c shoulder.
out of the bag.

This cost an arm and I’m drawing a blank.

a leg.

I’m going to be in hot We can’t see eye to

B eye.
water.
I’m going to pig out
I’m all ears. tonight.

I’m listening to
My friend told I can’t We can’t
everything you This is easy. I
remember. agree.
say. the secret.
Are
I’m going to eat I’m going to be I’m ignoring I changed my It was
a lot. in trouble. her. mind. expensive.
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