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Common Idioms

"On the ball"

Lesson

6

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 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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