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Common Idioms

"Let the cat out of the bag"

Lesson

26

Level 3

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 ruined a surprise for someone?

  • How did they react?

  • Were they upset or happy to know early?

Idiom Introduction

"Let the cat out of the bag"

Literal Meaning

Figurative Meaning (Idiom)

Example:

Used when someone accidentally reveals a surprise or secret before they were supposed to.

Example:

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