English · Class 5
Idioms and Phrases
Learn Idioms and Phrases with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Idioms are fixed expressions whose meaning is not literal — 'it's raining cats and dogs' means heavy rain. Class 5 learners meet common idioms and phrases in readers and grammar workbooks to enrich expression and comprehension.
Understanding Idioms
- Meaning is figurative, not word-by-word
- Learn idioms in context with sentences
- Common examples: piece of cake (easy), break the ice (start conversation)
Phrases
- Verb phrases: look after, give up, run out of
- Prepositional phrases: in a hurry, on purpose
- Use dictionary or teacher notes for unfamiliar ones
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Idiom meaning
What does 'cost an arm and a leg' mean?
- 1Not literal body parts
- 2Figurative: very expensive
Answer
It means something is very costly.
Use in sentence
Use 'once in a blue moon' in a sentence.
- 1Means very rarely
- 2Example event
Answer
My uncle visits us once in a blue moon.
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Do not translate idioms word for word
- ✓ Context reveals figurative meaning
- ✓ Phrasal verbs are common in English
- ✓ Notebook of idioms helps revision
Exam Tips
- • Match idiom to meaning in MCQs
- • Write one sentence showing correct use
- • Distinguish literal and figurative reading
Practice MCQs — Idioms and Phrases
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
'Piece of cake' means: