Has 12 idioms which are amazing!!

1. Idiom 1:
'Bun in the oven'
Explanation:be pregnant
E.g.I don't think Jan will come to the bar because
she has a bun in the oven.

2. Idiom 2:
'Big cheese'
Explanation:very important person (VIP)
E.g. I thought I was just going to interview the
secretary, but they let me talk to the big cheese
himself.

3. Idiom 3:
'Bad egg'
Explanation:a person who is often in trouble
E.g.I don't want my little brother hanging around
with the bad eggs on the street.

4. Idiom 4:
'Bread and butter'
Explanation:necessities, the main thing
E.g. Just explain the bread and butter of your report
you don't have to go into details.

5. Idiom 5:
'Bring home the bacon'
Explanation: earn the income
E.g. My husband has had to bring home the bacon
ever since I broke my leg.

6. Idiom 6:
'Carrot top'
Explanation:person with red or orange hair
E.g.Simon is the first carrot top I've ever gone out
with.

7. Idiom 7:
'Cool as a cucumber'
Explanation:very relaxed
E.g.I thought I was afraid of flying, but I was cool as
a cucumber all the way to England.

8. Idiom 8:
'Cup of tea'
Explanation:something you enjoy (usually used
negatively)
E.g.Opera isn't exactly my cup of tea.

9. Idiom 9:
'Egg someone on'
Explanation:urge someone to do something
E.g.The gang tried to egg us on but we didn't want
to fight.

10. Idiom 10:
'Hard nut to crack'
Explanation:difficult to understand (often a
person)
E.g.Angelo is a hard nut to crack when something is
bothering him like this.

11. Idiom 11:
'Hot potato'
Explanation: a controversial or difficult subject
E.g.Choosing a location for our new store is a hot
potato right now.

12. Idiom 12:
'Use your noodle'
Explanation:use your brain
E.g.You're going to have to really use your noodle
on this crossword puzzle. It's an extra difficult one.

13. Idioms
Made by: Fatima Al-Zahraa Abdullah
Grade: 7-A