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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
Warm Up Discussion
Discuss the following with your tutor.
Let's Talk!
Have you ever decided not to bring up an old argument?
Why did you choose to stay quiet?
Do you think it’s better to talk about the past or leave it alone?
Idiom Introduction
"Let sleeping dogs lie"
Literal Meaning
Figurative Meaning (Idiom)
Letting a dog sleep peacefully without waking or bothering it.
Example:
Used to say it's better not to bring up old problems that could cause more conflict.
Example:
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