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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 learn the idiom “Down to Earth.” They will understand that it describes someone who is practical, humble, and realistic. Students will see how idioms make English sound more natural and practice using “Down to Earth” in short conversations and examples.
Warm Up Discussion
Discuss the following with your tutor.
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Have you ever met someone who was very rich or famous?
How did they treat you?
Did they seem proud—or friendly and down to earth?
Idiom Introduction
"Down to earth"
Literal Meaning
Figurative Meaning (Idiom)
Refers to being close to the ground or something located on the Earth.
Example:
The astronaut finally came down to earth after spending six months in space.
It describes someone who is practical, humble, and easy to talk to—not pretending to be more important than they are.
Example:
Even though she’s a famous actress, she’s very down to earth and treats everyone kindly.
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