QUARTER 1 ENGLISH 6 Idiomatic expressions or idioms are phrases which mean something different from the meanings expressed of the words that are part of it. Its meaning will only be understood when taken as a whole or when used in context. We cannot understand the meaning of the expression by the literal interpretation of its words. DIRECTION: Write good sentences using the following Idiomatic expressions or idioms. Be guided by the rubric below. Write your answer on a sheet of paper. 1. take it or leave it 2. keep an eye 3. look after 4. raining cats and dogs 5. stand out RUBRICS FOR CONSTRUCTING A SENTENCES
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1) I can't grant your request of increasing your allowance for 40%, for some reason. I can only give you a 20% increase, take it or leave it.
2) He once cheated on her, keep an eye on him.
3) She often fell sick, please look after her.
4) It's raining cats and dogs. I didn't expect it would rain this much, the sun is straight this morning.
5) Look at her blue eyes, she really stands out from the crowd.