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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.

Bixed in her ways

from rags to riches
get over it

go for broke
go out on a limb
gut feeling

1. I couldnt decide if I should go for the part in the play,

but my aunt said, _____________________.
2. We had hoped Nana would get cable TV but she is
___________________________.
3. The dish washer who became an overnight singing
sensation is a ____________________________ story.
4. I am going to __________________________ and say that I
think it may rain today.
5. I had a ______________________ it was a surprise party.
6. I was pretty upset that my brother took my barbie doll,
but my mom told me to just _________________________.
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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.
Bixed in her ways
from rags to riches
get over it

go for broke
go out on a limb
gut feeling

1. I couldnt decide if I should go for the part in the play,

but my aunt said, __Go for broke__.
2. We had hoped Nana would get cable TV but she is
___Lixed in her ways___.
3. The dish washer who became an overnight singing
sensation is a ___rags to riches___ story.
4. I am going to __go out on a limb___ and say that I
think it may rain today.
5. I had a __gut feeling_ it was a surprise party.
6. I was pretty upset that my brother took my barbie doll,
but my mom told me to just __get over it___.
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