Understanding Idioms: Tip of the Iceberg

This lesson explains the meaning of idioms, focusing on 'on the fence' and 'tip of the iceberg'. An idiom is a phrase that cannot be taken literally. 'On the fence' means being undecided, while 'tip of the iceberg' refers to a small part of a larger problem. Examples are provided to illustrate these idioms.

What is an idiom?

• A type of poem

• A literal phrase

• A phrase with a non-literal meaning

• A scientific term

What does the idiom 'on the fence' mean?

• Sitting on a fence

• Being undecided

• Building a fence

• Jumping over a fence

In the context of idioms, what does 'tip of the iceberg' signify?

• A large iceberg

• A floating iceberg

• A small part of a bigger problem

• A melting iceberg

What was the bigger problem for James beyond his homework detention?

• He lost his books

• He missed a class

• He was grounded

• He failed a test

What was the main focus of the lesson?

• Learning about icebergs

• Understanding idioms

• Discussing cartoons

• Exploring literal meanings