Let's solve the idiom matching exercise from the worksheet step by step.
We are given 11 idioms on the left and 11 meanings on the right. The task is to
draw a line from each idiom to its correct meaning.
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Step-by-step Matching:
1.
Give it a shot
→ This means to try something, often for the first time.
✔ Match:
Try to do something
2.
A piece of cake
→ Something that is very easy to do.
✔ Match:
Simple
3.
Slipped my mind
→ Something I forgot.
✔ Match:
Forget something
4.
In hot water
→ In trouble or facing consequences.
✔ Match:
In trouble
5.
Get a kick out of it
→ To enjoy something very much.
✔ Match:
Enjoy something
6.
Hungry as a horse
→ Extremely hungry (a horse eats a lot).
✔ Match:
Very hungry
7.
Call it a day
→ Stop working or doing something; finish for now.
✔ Match:
Be done for the day
8.
A fish out of water
→ Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place in a situation.
✔ Match:
Out of place
9.
Pig out
→ To eat a large amount of food, usually more than usual.
✔ Match:
Eat a lot
10.
Let the cat out of the bag
→ To reveal a secret unintentionally.
✔ Match:
Tell a secret
11.
Raining cats and dogs
→ Raining very heavily.
✔ Match:
Raining really hard
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Final Answer (Matched Pairs):
| Idiom | Meaning |
|------|--------|
| 1. Give it a shot | Try to do something |
| 2. A piece of cake | Simple |
| 3. Slipped my mind | Forget something |
| 4. In hot water | In trouble |
| 5. Get a kick out of it | Enjoy something |
| 6. Hungry as a horse | Very hungry |
| 7. Call it a day | Be done for the day |
| 8. A fish out of water | Out of place |
| 9. Pig out | Eat a lot |
| 10. Let the cat out of the bag | Tell a secret |
| 11. Raining cats and dogs | Raining really hard |
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✔ All idioms have been correctly matched with their meanings.
This worksheet helps students understand figurative language by connecting common English idioms to their actual meanings. It’s a great way to build vocabulary and comprehension skills!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar worksheets for grade 4.
