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What are Idioms?
An idiom is a group of words that has a meaning different from the meaning of the individual words.
We use idioms to sound more natural and fluent in everyday English.
✅ They make your English sound more natural.
✅ They are used in movies, music, and everyday conversation.
✅ They help you understand the culture behind the language.
Lesson Target
In this lesson, students will explore the meaning and usage of the idiom “Back to the drawing board.” They will gain a clear understanding of what idioms are, why they are commonly used in everyday English, and how idiomatic expressions differ from literal language.
Warm Up Discussion
Discuss the following with your tutor.
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Have you ever made a plan that didn’t work?
What did you do next?
Did you give up—or try again with a new idea?
Idiom Introduction
"Back to the drawing board"
Literal Meaning
Figurative Meaning (Idiom)
Going back to a physical drawing board, a large flat surface.
Example:
The teacher went back to the drawing board to draw more pictures for the art class.
This is used when something didn’t work out and you have to start again from the beginning with a new plan.
Example:
Our plan didn’t work, so it’s back to the drawing board.
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