are these idioms british?
pig in a poke, back to basics, back to square one, to sling one's hook, a baker's dozen, gone for a burton and break one's duck
i also have to make some tasks about them..can anyone give my an idea?should i make a quiz or something else what could be interesting and not boring
I would make a test...
All of these idioms are of British origin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_in_a_poke
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/53200.html
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/back%20to%20square%20one.html
http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:zh75RBteqTUJ:users.tinyonline.co.uk/gswithenbank/sayingss.htm+sling+one%27s+hook+origin&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1&ie=UTF-8
http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/Bakers%20dozen.html
http://www.word-detective.com/041899.html
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-bre2.htm
Following BobPursley's suggestion, you might want to make a multiple choice test over these phrases. Some of your possible answers could be pretty humorous.
Correction. After reading the second site, it looks as though back to basics may have an American origin. I couldn't find anything definitive about this idiom.
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT THAT MEANING SOME PHRASES. 1-BURY THE HATCHET.
HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!
The phrase "bury the hatchet" means to end a conflict or reconcile with someone. It comes from a Native American practice where tribes would bury a hatchet or war club to symbolize the end of aggression and the desire for peace.
If you're looking for more meanings of the phrases you mentioned in your previous question, here they are:
- "Pig in a poke" refers to buying something without seeing or inspecting it first. It warns against making a purchase blindly, as you may end up with something undesirable or of poor quality.
- "Back to basics" means going back to fundamental principles or core concepts. It often refers to simplifying or focusing on essential elements to find success or resolve problems.
- "Back to square one" means starting over or returning to the initial stage of a process or situation. It implies that previous efforts or progress have been rendered ineffective or irrelevant.
- "To sling one's hook" means to leave or depart. It's a British idiom that suggests someone is moving on or getting away from a particular place or situation.
- "A baker's dozen" refers to thirteen items instead of the usual twelve. It originated from the tradition of bakers adding an extra item to a dozen, often to avoid penalties for selling underweight goods or to show goodwill to customers.
- "Gone for a burton" is a British slang phrase that means something is ruined, broken, or lost. It is often used to describe situations when plans, objects, or opportunities have gone awry or become unattainable.
- "Break one's duck" is a British sporting term that means achieving a first success or victory in a particular activity or competition. It often refers to breaking a streak of failures or bad luck.
As for making tasks related to these idioms, you can consider creating a matching activity where students or participants match the idioms with their meanings. You can also create fill-in-the-blank sentences where participants choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence. Another idea could be to provide scenarios or stories where participants have to identify which idiom is most appropriate to use. These interactive activities can make learning about idioms engaging and enjoyable while reinforcing understanding.