Shakespeares idioms Idioms used or invented by Shakespeare

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) a dark horse b) a night owl ✓ c) a cash cow 2

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. 3

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 4

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

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. 7

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