Idioms are phrases in language that do not make literal sense but have understood meanings. Their origins are varied, with many coming from ancient literature or films and being quotations from writers like Shakespeare. Learning the backgrounds of idioms can help remember them. Idioms should be used appropriately and add richness to speech, though their grammar and vocabulary cannot be altered without losing meaning. Idioms can also be fun to use in writing to describe attitudes, behaviors, or draw attention to important points through imagery.

2. Idioms are phrases which
people use in every day
language which do not make
sense literally but we
understand what they mean

3. Why do we have they?
No one really knows why they exist or
where they all began, but every culture
seems to have their own idioms or
expressions. The English language has so
many of them.

4. The origin of Idioms
Most idioms come from ancient
literature or even classic films. Many
idioms originated as quotations from well-
known writers such as Shakespeare.
Learning the backgrounds of idioms can
help you to remember them.

6. Idioms should be used in proper
situations. They enrich our speech
and increase our vocabulary. The
grammar and the vocabulary of the
idioms are fixed, and if we change
them, we lose the meaning of the
idiom.

13. A little fun and games
Idioms can be quite fun and useful too when
writing. They are a good use of imagery when
trying to describe attitudes, behaviors, and when
you are trying to draw your reader’s attention to a
point you feel is important to your work.
For example, when using the idiom, He was
beating a dead horse, you might be pointing out
the uselessness of a politician’s promises if the
issue is no longer relevant.