A book of idioms by Ms Wu's grade 4 ESL students.

The Book of Idioms

Examples of books made by students in elementary / primary school - grades 1 to 5.

Elementary books

An&#160;idiom&#160;is a commonly used expression whose&#160;meaning&#160;does not relate to the literal&#160;meaning&#160;of its words.

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Idiom: To pinch pennies.

Meaning: To pinch pennies means to save money for different things.

Idiom: cool as a cucumber

Meaning: to be very relaxed

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Idiom: to make somebody's day

Meaning: it means to make someone very happy by doing something for them.

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Idiom: A cat with gloves catches no mice

Meaning: It means you may not get what you want if you are too careful or too polite.

Meaning: to go crazy or be very angry!

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Idiom: have egg on one's face

Meaning: to look stupid or embarrassed

Idiom: To let the cat out of the bag.

Meaning: You let your secret out of your mouth.

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Idiom: Like a bull in a china shop .

Meaning: A person who breaks things or who often makes mistakes or causes damage in situations that require careful thinking or behavior.

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Meaning: Nervous about presenting or going on a stage.

Idiom: The early bird catches the worm.

Meaning: It means that you should do things early and not leave things to the last minute because you gain an advantage.

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Idiom: to pay an arm and a leg.

Meaning: It means to pay lots of money for something or activity.

The word loaded means to be rich can also say as having a large amount of&#160;money. An example She left them a fortune and the family is now&#160;loaded.

Sometimes when your loaded you can be loaded wealthy or really rich like million rich.

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Idioms: To have a gold heart

Meaning: To have a kind heart or being kind to someone who needs help.

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FOOD IDIOMS

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Meaning:&#160;If someone carries the&#160;day, they are the winner in a contest such as a battle, debate, or sporting competition.

Meaning: A large amount of money

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Meaning:To&#160;be&#160;nice&#160;to&#160;someone,&#160;by&#160;flattery &#160;or&#160;other&#160;means,&#160;before&#160;delivering&#160;bad&#160;news&#160;or&#160;asking&#160;for&#160;a&#160;favor.

Idiom: Costs an arm and a leg!

Meaning: Something is very expensive.

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IDIOM: To spill the beans

MEANING: To reveal a secret / the truth.

Meaning: wish somebody good luck

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Idiom: Has a cat got your tongue?

Meaning: to ask&#160;someone&#160;why he or she is not saying anything.

Idiom: penny wise, pound foolish

Meaning: You have a a lot of money and you spend/waste them on items. You keep your money safe from you.

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The Book of Idioms By: Ms. Wu's Grade 4 ESL class

Idiom: To be the bright spark

Meaning: To be smart, clever, or gifted in some or all skills.

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Idiom: Cry your heart out!

You're crying about it and feels like your down.

When you're sad and your heart is not ok about it, you cry.

I know it hurts sometimes but you will get over it.

Idiom: To hit the bull's eye Meaning: To get something exactly right or correct.

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&#160;Idiom: Never count your chickens before they are hatched.

Meaning: means that someone should not depend on something hoped for until he or she knows for certain that it will happen.

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Idiom: The apple of my eye

Meaning: If you say that someone is the&#160;apple&#160;of your&#160;eye, you&#160;mean&#160;that they are very important to you and you are extremely fond of them.

MEANING: saying that you are&#160;all ears&#160;means the other person has got your full attention in terms of listening to him, very keen to hear, paying special attention.

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