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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.
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Have you ever noticed a problem before anyone else?
How did you fix it?
Do you think you are usually quick to notice things?
Idiom Introduction
"On the ball"
Literal Meaning
Figurative Meaning (Idiom)
Referring to something placed on the ball.
Example:
This describes someone who is alert, quick to understand, and ready to act.
Example:
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