Name:

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Idioms
Idioms are words or expressions that are used in everyday language, but have a different
meaning than that found in the dictionary.
Directions: Read the idioms below and write them into the correct blanks to complete the
sentences.
chow down
cross your Bingers
cry wolf

dog days of summer

down to the wire
dropping like Blies

1. We were so hungry we couldnt wait to sit and

__________________________.
2. Swimming in August during __________________________
is the best part of vacation!
3. It was getting ____________________________ as we
struggled to Dinish our project.
4. Strep throat was going through our school and the
students were _______________________________.
5. Its best not to ________________________; no one will
believe you.
6. Our school is very close to winning the new
playground, so ______________________________.
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Idioms
Answer Key

Idioms are words or expressions that are used in everyday language, but have a different
meaning than that found in the dictionary.
Directions: Read the idioms below and write them into the correct blanks to complete the
sentences.
chow down
cross your Bingers
cry wolf

dog days of summer

down to the wire
dropping like Blies

1. We were so hungry we couldnt wait to sit and

__chow down____.
2. Swimming in August during __dog days of summer__
is the best part of vacation!
3. It was getting __down to the wire__ as we
struggled to Dinish our project.
4. Strep throat was going through our school and the
students were __dropping like Dlies___.
5. Its best not to __cry wolf_; no one will
believe you.
6. Our school is very close to winning the new
playground, so __cross your Dingers___!
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