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Shakespeare’s idioms

Shakespeare’s idioms. Idioms used or invented by Shakespeare. Warmer – What is an idiom?. Meet Franz. Your teacher will tell you about him. Which phrase do you think could describe Franz? a dark horse a night owl a cash cow. ✓. Warmer – What is an idiom?. A ‘night owl’ is an idiom.

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Shakespeare’s idioms

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  1. Shakespeare’s idioms Idioms used or invented by Shakespeare

  2. Warmer – What is an idiom? Meet Franz. Your teacher will tell you about him. Which phrase do you think could describe Franz? • a dark horse • a night owl • a cash cow ✓

  3. Warmer – What is an idiom? A ‘night owl’ is an idiom. If we say that Franz is a ‘night owl’, we don’t mean that he actually is an owl! night owl the words in the idiom the meaning of the idiom An idiom is a group of words that have a special meaning when used together. The meaning of the idiom is different from the meaning of the individual words. Shakespeare used and invented lots of idioms.

  4. Task 1 – the words in the idioms Match the idioms with the pictures. • at a snail’s pace • send someone packing • a night owl • break the ice • lie low

  5. Task 2 – the meanings of the idioms Match the pictures showing the words in the idiom (left) with the ones showing the meanings (right).

  6. Task 2 – the meanings of the idioms Match the pictures showing the words in the idiom (left) with the ones showing the meanings (right).

  7. Spare slides • The following slides (8–17) are included for the teacher’s optional use, either projected or printed. • Slides 8–12 (left) show the wording of the idioms. • Slides 13–17 (right) demonstrate the meaning.

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