Idiomatic

expressions
 Competency:

• The learner explains the definition, importance and examples of

idiomatic expressions.
• The learner uses appropriate idiomatic expressions in a variety
of basic interpersonal communicative situations.
 OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Determine the different idiomatic expressions and their
meanings.
2. Draw out the meanings of expressions and how
these can help in effective communication with others.
3. Appreciate the significance of idiomatic expressions in real-life
context.
 Idiomatic Expressions
• Also known as idioms; are words, phrases or expressions which
are commonly used in everyday conversation by native speakers of
English and usually figurative.
• This meaning is different from the literal meaning of the idiom’s
individual elements. In other words, idioms don’t mean exactly
what the words say. They have, however, hidden meaning.
 Examples:
• Apple of someone’s eye
- it means someone’s favorite

Ex: There is nothing I don’t like about you because you will
always be the apple of my eye.
Raining cats and dogs
-heavy
rain or
downpour

Ex: Do not go outside, it’s raining cats and dogs!

Butterflies in my stomach
• To be nervous or anxious about
something.

Ex: As soon as my name was called to give the speech, I

felt butterflies in my stomach.
Easy as Pie
• Very easy

Ex: I already finished answering the exam, it was just as

easy as a pie.
Zip your lip
• Remain silent
• Keep quiet

Ex: If you have nothing good to say, just zip your lip.
Other idioms commonly used
Idiomatic Expression Meaning
KEEP YOUR NOSE CLEAN Stay out of trouble
TRICKS OF THE TRADE Clever or expert way of doing
something
FOOT THE BILL Pay, often unwillingly or for another
person
KEEP YOUR HAIR ON Calm down, don’t get angry
DOWN IN THE DUMPS Sad or depressed
FACE THE MUSIC Deal with an unpleasant situation
FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL Fight fiercely, with great energy and
determination
 Idiomatic Expression Meaning
BROKE To have no money

HIT THE HAY Go to bed

EASY AS PIE Very easy

 Write the correct idiomatic expression provided on the table below that will complete
each sentence.
KEEP YOUR NOSE CLEAN TRICKS OF THE TRADE FOOT THE BILL
KEEP YOUR HAIR ON DOWN IN THE DUMPS FACE THE MUSIC
FIGHT TOOTH AND NAIL BROKE HIT THE HAY EASY AS PIE

1. Being into the construction business for last 10 years, I know all the ______________.
2. I’ve been feeling _________________ lately because of the tragedy.
3. _________________ and stay out of jail.
4. The lawyer knows her client is innocent. She will _________________for him in the courtroom.
5. Jean forgot to bring money to the restaurant, so Franz had to _________________.
6. I am sorry to have dented your car. But _________________! I promise to pay for the repair.
7. What he did was wrong but at least he had the courage to _________________.
8. He said the exam was hard but I found it as _________________.
9. I need to borrow money from my father because right now I’m _________________.
10. It’s already past midnight. It’s time for you to _________________.
Make a comic strip similar to the examples below.
The comic strip should make use of idiomatic
expressions.
Assignment:

•Look for at least five idiomatic

expressions and their meanings. Also,
use each expression in a sentence.
Thank You and
Godbless