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Do you know what an idiom<\/strong> is? An idiom is a phrase<\/strong> that has a special meaning. The words in an idiom do not mean what they say. For example, “break a leg” does not mean you hurt your leg! Idioms make English interesting and fun to learn.<\/p>\n

One common idiom is “under the weather<\/strong>.” When someone is under the weather, they feel sick<\/strong>. If your friend says, “I am under the weather today,” it means they are not feeling well. You can say this when you stay home from school.<\/p>\n

Another fun idiom is “piece of cake.” This does not mean real cake! It means something is very easy<\/strong>. If a test is a piece of cake, the test is not hard. Students say this when their homework is simple and quick to finish.<\/p>\n

“Break a leg!” is something people say before a show or performance. It does not mean something bad. It means “good luck!” Actors and singers hear this before they go on stage. It is a happy and kind thing to say.<\/p>\n

Some idioms talk about secrets. “Let the cat out of the bag” means you tell a secret by accident. Idioms like these make English colorful and fun. Try to use one idiom today and see if your friends understand!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A. T\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng<\/h2>\n
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    \n
  1. idiom ____<\/li>\n
  2. phrase ____<\/li>\n
  3. weather ____<\/li>\n
  4. sick ____<\/li>\n
  5. easy ____<\/li>\n
  6. expression ____<\/li>\n
  7. meaning ____<\/li>\n
  8. secret ____<\/li>\n
  9. performance ____<\/li>\n
  10. accident ____<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • a. phrase with a special meaning different from what the words usually mean<\/li>\n
    • b. something that happens without being planned<\/li>\n
    • c. common saying or phrase that people use<\/li>\n
    • d. information you do not share with others<\/li>\n
    • e. not difficult; simple to do<\/li>\n
    • f. what a word or phrase tells you<\/li>\n
    • g. group of words used together<\/li>\n
    • h. conditions outside such as sun, rain, or wind<\/li>\n
    • i. a show in front of an audience<\/li>\n
    • j. not feeling well; unwell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      B. \u0110\u00fang hay Sai<\/h2>\n
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      1. ____   An idiom means exactly what the words say.<\/li>\n
      2. ____   “Under the weather” means you feel sick.<\/li>\n
      3. ____   “Piece of cake” means the food is delicious.<\/li>\n
      4. ____   “Break a leg” is a way to say good luck.<\/li>\n
      5. ____   Idioms make English boring and hard to enjoy.<\/li>\n
      6. ____   “Let the cat out of the bag” means you tell a secret.<\/li>\n
      7. ____   Actors say “break a leg” before a show.<\/li>\n
      8. ____   “Piece of cake” means the homework is very difficult.<\/li>\n
      9. ____   You say “under the weather” when you feel very happy.<\/li>\n
      10. ____   Idioms are phrases with special meanings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        C. \u0110i\u1ec1n v\u00e0o ch\u1ed7 tr\u1ed1ng<\/h2>\n
        \nNg\u00e2n h\u00e0ng t\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng:<\/strong> idiom, sick, easy, phrase, secret, weather, performance, accident\n<\/div>\n
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        1. An ___ is a group of words with a special meaning.<\/li>\n
        2. When you are under the weather, you feel ___.<\/li>\n
        3. “Piece of cake” means something is very ___.<\/li>\n
        4. A ___ is a group of words used together.<\/li>\n
        5. “Let the cat out of the bag” means you tell a ___ by accident.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          D. C\u00e2u h\u1ecfi hi\u1ec3u b\u00e0i<\/h2>\n
            \n
          1. What is an idiom?<\/li>\n
          2. What does the idiom “piece of cake” mean?<\/li>\n
          3. When do people say “break a leg” and why?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            E. C\u00e2u h\u1ecfi th\u1ea3o lu\u1eadn<\/h2>\n
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            1. Do you have idioms in your language? Can you share one and explain what it means in English?<\/li>\n
            2. Which English idiom from the passage do you like best, and when could you use it?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \nAnswer Key (click to reveal)<\/summary>\n
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              A. T\u1eeb v\u1ef1ng:<\/strong> 1-a, 2-g, 3-h, 4-j, 5-e, 6-c, 7-f, 8-d, 9-i, 10-b<\/p>\n

              B. \u0110\u00fang\/Sai:<\/strong> 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F, 9-F, 10-T<\/p>\n

              C. Fill Blanks:<\/strong> 1-idiom, 2-sick, 3-easy, 4-phrase, 5-secret<\/p>\n

              D. Kh\u1ea3 n\u0103ng hi\u1ec3u:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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              1. An idiom is a phrase with a special meaning that is different from what the words usually mean.<\/li>\n
              2. “Piece of cake” means something is very easy or not difficult to do.<\/li>\n
              3. People say “break a leg” before a show or performance because it means “good luck.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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