Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1.  air your dirty laundry in public

2. bite off more than you can chew

3. can't hold a candle to

4. dot all the i's and cross all the t's

5. eat crow
 

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1.  feast or famine

2. full of hot air

3. get a handle on something

4. hang in there

5. in hot water
 

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1.jack-of-all-trades

2. keep a stiff upper lip

3. let sleeping dogs lie

4. make heads or tales out of ....

5. no spring chicken

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1. on th ball

2. pull any punches

3. quick on the draw

4. rain check

5. scratch the surface
 

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1. take the bull by the horns

2. accepting money under the table

3. where there's smoke, there's fire

4. albatross around your neck

5. bleeding heart
 

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1.  carry the ball

2. cutting edge

3. fish or cut bait

4. gift of gab

5. have a bone to pick with you
 

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to 1) define the idiom in your own words, and 2) write a sentence which proves you understand the meaning of the phrase.

Why are we doing this?  Glad you asked.  First, I want to introduce you to figurative language, a method of making your writing more interesting. Second, because you are only writing sentences, I can give you immediate feedback on your writing style.

1.  in the driver's seat

2. jump down your throat

3. keep your fingers crossed

4. left out in the cold

5. make waves