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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.
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They make your English sound more natural.
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They are used in movies, music, and everyday conversation.
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They help you understand the culture behind the language.
Lesson Target
Warm Up Discussion
Discuss the following with your tutor.
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Has anyone ever helped you a lot, even when it was difficult for them?
What did they do for you?
Have you ever gone out of your way to help someone?
Idiom Introduction
"Bend over backward"
Literal Meaning
Figurative Meaning (Idiom)
To bend your back.
Example:
This means trying very hard to help or please someone, even if itβs difficult or inconvenient.
Example:
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