IDIOMS

What is an idiom?

 

 


By: Amanda Ressler

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What is an Idiom?

  • It is a set phrase of 2 or more words that has a special meaning other than the literal definitions of the words in the phrase.

 

Most idioms are only known in specific areas, languages, or with certain groups of people.

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To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapter 7 - Idioms

 "walked on eggs"

 

Meaning:  "To walk on eggs" is to walk very carefully.

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Chapter 10 - Idioms


"fight tooth and nail"

Meaning: To "fight someone tooth and nail" is to fight that person as fiercely as possible (literally with teeth and fingernails if necessary).


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Idiom TKMB: 

"set my teeth permanently on edge"

 

Meaning: To "set one's teeth on edge" is to annoy someone or make them feel nervous the way in which Aunt Alexandra tends to annoy Scout.

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Chapter 5 Idiom:

"acid tongue in her head" 

 

Meaning: Acid is very bitter in taste. Someone with an "acid tongue" is someone who tends to speak bitterly or sharply.


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Chapter 24 Idiom


"blue in the face"

 

Meaning: When someone is angry and upset; excited and emotional .
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TKMB Idiom

"on tenterhooks"

 

Meaning: To be "on tenterhooks" is to be filed with suspense or anxiety .


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Chapter 30 - Idiom


"into the limelight"

Meanings: 

1)In the theater, "the limelight" is an intense light thrown on stage in order to highlight an actor, etc.

2)To be "in the limelight" is to be put in a prominent position before the public.

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