An idiom is a phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the ordinary meanings of the words in it.

Explain what it means when someone says 'It's raining cats and dogs.' Is it literally raining animals?

It means it's raining very heavily. No, it is not literally raining animals.

Give an example of an idiom and explain what it means.

Example: 'Break a leg' means 'good luck'.

Example: The test was a piece of cake.

Name: What Are Idioms?
Author: Insta~Lesson

4th Grade · ELA · 45 min

I can explain what an idiom is and give an example.

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