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Rap sheet 8 for Rap point 2
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Double meanings
Bad eggs has many examples of puns and idioms. A few examples are listed below. Complete the table below with your class, or in your group, than choose one example to illustrate.
Example |
Literal meaning |
Metaphorical meaning |
My name is Egg, Hard Boiled Egg. (page 6)
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An egg cooked until the yolk is firm. |
He was tough. |
I’m what you call free range. (page 6) |
Eggs that are laid on the farm and not by caged hens. |
I do what I like because I am the boss. |
She was ready to crack. (page 10) |
Her shell was about to crack. |
She was really upset and about to have a nervous breakdown. |
He spilled the beans. (page 18)
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The chocolate melted. (page 28)
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Has your teacher emailed your illustrated joke, riddle or humorous saying to the Rap Coordinator for inclusion in the picture gallery?
Created by Cath Keane
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