高考英语复习作文idioms和proverbs课件

Hit The Hay
When you hit the hay, what does it mean?
Answer: Go to sleep.
When you hit the hay, it means you are tired and going to bed. Example:
“It’s been a really long day, and I need to wake up early tomorrow. Time for me to hit the hay.”
Think outside the box
If someone tells you to think outside the box, what do you think it means?
Answer: Be creative.
If you tell someone to think outside the box, it means you want them to think in an original and creative way. To try something that is different.
Can you guess what it means?
Answer:
“All that glitters is not gold.” This means that not everything has a good appearance is actually good.
Good appearance does not always mean good quality.
Example: “Everyone wanted to do their final project on the same subject. Our
teacher told us to think outside the box.”
Eyes in the back of your head
If someone has eyes in the backans?
“Daisy looked exhausted. I told her she should hit the hay.”
Break a Leg
If you tell someone to break a leg, what does the mean?
Answer: Good luck.
If you tell someone to break a leg, you are wishing them good luck on a performance or test.
certain until it has actually happened.
You should not assume something good until it has happened.
Answer: You are not paying attention.
If your head is in the clouds, you are not paying attention to your surroundings. You are not focused on reality or being practical.
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Butterflies in your stomach
If you have butterflies in your stomach, what do you think it means?
Answer: Nervous
If someone has butterflies in their stomach, it means they are nervous about something. Example:
When you catch a cab, you are asking a rider to give you a ride from one place to another.
Example: “I’ll be at the restaurant soon. Let me catch a cab.”
“I did a terrible job on that speech! I had a frog in my throat the whole time.”
Head In The Clouds
If your head is in the clouds, what do you think it means?
Answer:
“The early bird gets the worm.” This means that people who are early are more successful. If you arrive first, you are more likely to have opportunities.
-help others -inspire others -teach others -support others
Proverbs
Do you know any English proverbs? Do you know what they mean?
“All that glitters is not gold.”
Can you think of some examples where someone should strike while the iron is hot?
Discuss with your group.
“The early bird gets the worm.”
Can you guess what it means?
Proverbs
Why do native English speakers use proverbs?
Why do people use proverbs?
People usually use proverbs to give advice. English speakers use proverbs to:
Example: “My mom always knows when I do something wrong. She has eyes in the
back of her head.” “Don’t cheat on your test. The teacher has eyes in the back of her head.”
“When it was my turn to give a speech, I had butterflies in my stomach.”
Catch a cab
If you catch a cab, what do you think it means?
Answer: to take a taxi (or DiDi).
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”
Can you guess what it means?
Answer:
“Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” This means that something that hasn’t happened yet is not
Answer: to be aware of your surroundings.
If you say someone has eyes in the back of their head, it means they are very observant. They know what is happening around them.
Example:
“John never knows the answer when the teacher asks him a question. His head is always in the clouds.”
Give Me A Hand
If someone asks you to give them a hand, what do you think it means?
Can you guess what it means?
Answer:
“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” This means that success takes time. If you want to see results for a goal, you need both hard work and persistence. You need to be patient.
Group Discussion
Can you remember a time where you found out that all that glitters is not gold? Discuss with your group.
“Strike while the iron is hot.”
Can you guess what it means?
Answer:
“Strike while the iron is hot.” This means you should take advantage of an opportunity while you have
the chance.
Group Discussion
Group Discussion
What are some situations where it is good to be early? Why?
Why is it bad to be late? Discuss with your group.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day.”
Group Discussion
Can you think of some goals that take time? What was something you achieved that took a
lot of time and hard work? Discuss with your group.
Frog in your throat
If you have a frog in your throat, what do you think it means?
Answer: you have difficulty speaking
If you say someone has a frog in their throat, it means that they are having trouble trying to talk! Example:
Example: “Break a leg, Catherine! I’m sure you will do great.”
What are proverbs?
Proverbs are short sentences that teach truth and wisdom.
There are hundreds of different proverbs in the English language. The easiest way to learn them is to memorize them.
Answer: Help
If someone you ask someone to give you a hand, it means you are asking them to help you. You need assistance with something.
Example: “Hey Jennifer, could you give me a hand carrying this suitcase? It’s really