Idioms: everyday metaphors
Vocabulary · Idioms & fixed expressions · C2 · 45 min. Recognize the conceptual metaphors behind common expressions about argument, time, ideas and understanding, then use them.
About this worksheet
Recognize the conceptual metaphors behind common expressions about argument, time, ideas and understanding, then use them.
- Level
- C2
- Category
- Vocabulary
- Topic
- Idioms & fixed expressions
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Exercises
- Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
- Included
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On the sheet
- Multiple choice: Many expressions grow from an underlying metaphor (e.g. ARGUMENT IS WA
- Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with the expressions in the box.
- Speaking / writing task: Write a paragraph using metaphorical expressions.
- Writing lines: Write your paragraph here.
