ESL Summer Idiom Matching Worksheet (teacher made) - Twinkl - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task involves matching summer-related idioms with their correct definitions. The goal is to pair each idiom on the left side with its corresponding definition on the right side.

Solution:

#### Step 1: Understand the Idioms and Definitions
We need to match each idiom from the left column with its correct definition from the right column. Here are the idioms and their meanings:

1. A drop in the ocean
- Definition: An amount that is so small that it does not make an important difference.

2. A fish out of water
- Definition: A person who feels awkward or unhappy because they are in a situation that is not familiar or because they are different from the people around them.

3. The dog days of summer
- Definition: The hottest time of the year.

4. Come rain or shine
- Definition: No matter what the circumstances may be.

5. Full of hot air
- Definition: Full of empty, boastful talk; exaggerations, nonsense.

6. Under the sun
- Definition: Everything; anything at all.

7. A ray of sunshine
- Definition: A happy person who makes others feel happy.

8. Sooner or later
- Definition: Eventually; at some point in the future.

#### Step 2: Match the Idioms with Their Definitions
Now, let's match each idiom with its correct definition:

1. A drop in the ocean → "An amount that is so small that it does not make an important difference."
2. A fish out of water → "A person who feels awkward or unhappy because they are in a situation that is not familiar or because they are different from the people around them."
3. The dog days of summer → "The hottest time of the year."
4. Come rain or shine → "No matter what the circumstances may be."
5. Full of hot air → "Full of empty, boastful talk; exaggerations, nonsense."
6. Under the sun → "Everything; anything at all."
7. A ray of sunshine → "A happy person who makes others feel happy."
8. Sooner or later → "Eventually; at some point in the future."

#### Step 3: Verify the Matches
Double-check each match to ensure accuracy:
- Each idiom has a clear and logical connection to its definition.
- All definitions are used exactly once.

#### Final Answer:
The matched pairs are as follows:

1. A drop in the ocean → "An amount that is so small that it does not make an important difference."
2. A fish out of water → "A person who feels awkward or unhappy because they are in a situation that is not familiar or because they are different from the people around them."
3. The dog days of summer → "The hottest time of the year."
4. Come rain or shine → "No matter what the circumstances may be."
5. Full of hot air → "Full of empty, boastful talk; exaggerations, nonsense."
6. Under the sun → "Everything; anything at all."
7. A ray of sunshine → "A happy person who makes others feel happy."
8. Sooner or later → "Eventually; at some point in the future."

Final Answer Box:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{ll}
\text{A drop in the ocean} & \rightarrow \text{An amount that is so small that it does not make an important difference.} \\
\text{A fish out of water} & \rightarrow \text{A person who feels awkward or unhappy because they are in a situation that is not familiar or because they are different from the people around them.} \\
\text{The dog days of summer} & \rightarrow \text{The hottest time of the year.} \\
\text{Come rain or shine} & \rightarrow \text{No matter what the circumstances may be.} \\
\text{Full of hot air} & \rightarrow \text{Full of empty, boastful talk; exaggerations, nonsense.} \\
\text{Under the sun} & \rightarrow \text{Everything; anything at all.} \\
\text{A ray of sunshine} & \rightarrow \text{A happy person who makes others feel happy.} \\
\text{Sooner or later} & \rightarrow \text{Eventually; at some point in the future.} \\
\end{array}
}
\]