English Idioms Lesson, 10 Common Idioms with Meanings, Examples and Exercises, ESL Printable Worksheet with Answer Key

Build natural, confident English with this clear idioms lesson. It teaches 10 popular idioms, each with a simple meaning, an example sentence and a short note on where the phrase comes from.

WHAT'S INCLUDED (1 PDF, 10 pages, US Letter)

Cover page and a short guide to what idioms are

10 common idioms, such as "bite the bullet", "hit the nail on the head" and "cut to the chase"

Meaning, example and origin for every idiom

Exercise A: Matching

Exercise B: Fill in the blanks (with word bank)

Exercise C: Multiple choice

Exercise D: Write your own sentences

Exercise E: Discussion questions

Answer key

GREAT FOR

ESL and EFL classes, English tutors, conversation lessons and independent learners at intermediate level and above.

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