Understanding Idioms: Feeling Like a Fish Out of Water

The video tutorial explains the idiom 'to feel like a fish out of water' using context clues. It begins by defining idioms as phrases with meanings not deducible from individual words. The tutorial uses the example of feeling out of place at balloon school to illustrate the idiom. It emphasizes using context clues to understand idioms and suggests visualizing and drawing them to aid comprehension. The tutorial concludes with steps to interpret idioms: visualize, find context clues, and draw.

What is an idiom?

• A phrase that means exactly what it says

• A phrase with a meaning that can be understood by looking at each word

• A phrase that can be translated word for word into any language

• A phrase with a unique meaning not deducible from the individual words

Why might someone feel like a 'fish out of water'?

• They feel out of place and uncomfortable

• They are surrounded by familiar people

• They feel comfortable and confident

• They are in their natural environment

In the example given, why does the speaker feel like a fish out of water at balloon school?

• Because they are the only student in the class

• Because they are teaching the class

• Because they are unable to blow up a balloon

• Because they are an expert at blowing up balloons

What is the first step in understanding an idiom?

• Ignore the context

• Ask someone else for the meaning

• Visualize the idiom in detail

• Translate it word for word

How can drawing help in understanding idioms?

• It is not helpful at all

• It provides a visual representation of the idiom and context clues

• It replaces the need for context clues

• It makes the idiom more confusing