Name ______________________ Class ____ Date ____________

Everyday Expressions (2) idioms

An idiom is a saying the does not mean exactly what the words
themselves mean. For example Its raining cats and dogs, means
that its raining very heavily.
Copy these sentences into your book,
then write its meaning next to it.
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When you
When you
When you
When you
When you
When you
When you
better.
When you
When you
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are feeling very miserable.

are very brave indeed.
have very little money.
cant hear very well.
are joking with someone.
are feeling very tired.
decide to make a fresh start and do something
get over excited.
are completely useless.

get carried away

turn over a new leaf
are good for nothing
are heavy eyed
are feeling down in the mouth
pull someones leg
are lion hearted
are hard of hearing
are hard up

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Stop __________________________________ , said

Judy, I dont think this is very funny.
I know youre excited, but dont __________________
_______________, said the football coach.
I cant afford to pay the rent this week because Im so
__________________ , said the man.
Im really going to try much harder to pass my exams this
time, Im going to _____________________________ ,
said Henry.
Youve ruined my dress, youre completely useless; youre
____________________________ , shouted Anna.
Could you repeat that please, I didnt hear you, Im a little
bit ______________________ , said the old man.
Come on, cheer up, you look really ________________
__________ , said Dad.
good for nothing
down in the mouth
turn over a new leaf
hard of hearing
pulling my let
hard up
get carried away