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Name<br />

An idiom is a phrase that cannot be understood from the<br />

meaning of the separate words in it. You can often find idioms in<br />

the dictionary.<br />

<strong>Practice</strong><br />

Vocabulary Strategy:<br />

Idioms<br />

A. Match each idiom to what it means. Then write the correct letter on<br />

the line provided.<br />

1. At the eleventh hour<br />

2. Beat around the bush<br />

3. Jump to a conclusion<br />

4. Until you’re blue in<br />

the face<br />

B. Circle the idiom in each sentence. Write the meaning of the idiom on<br />

the next line.<br />

5. It’s important to keep your chin up<br />

even if your team is losing the big game.<br />

6. My best friend moved far away so I am feeling blue.<br />

7. Jose is a go-getter<br />

so it wasn’t a shock when he was elected student<br />

president.<br />

8. Rain or shine<br />

the picnic will happen tomorrow.<br />

At Home: Draw a picture depicting one of the idioms above.<br />

a. decide something quickly without<br />

thinking about it<br />

b. forever<br />

c. avoiding an issue or avoiding giving<br />

an answer<br />

d. at the last minute<br />

Shiloh • Grade 5/Unit 2<br />

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