Упр.1 Модуль 9 Culture Corner ГДЗ Spotlight 7 класс

1. a) Read the dictionary entries. What’s the difference between an idiom and a saying?

   b) Look at the cartoons. Which show idioms and which show sayings? What do they mean?

   1. Too many cooks spoil the broth
   2. Crying over spilt milk
   3. As cool as a cucumber
   4. A couch potato

idiom — a group of words that have a different meaning when used together from the one they have when used separately

saying — a sentence that people often say and that gives advice or information about human life and experience

Idioms: as cool as a cucumber, a couch potato

Sayings: too many cooks spoil the broth, crying over spilt milk

Meanings:

1. Too many people trying to do the same job can make it worse.
2. There is no point in being upset about something that has already happened.
3. Very calm and relaxed.
4. A person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV.