Bear & Bare Idioms

Directions: An "idiom" is a phrase that says one thing but means another. Research some of the idioms listed below to find out their meanings. Some of them may really surprise you! For fun, draw an illustration of what the phrase "sounds" like it would mean. Then compare the two! Be creative!

 

 

 

Text Box: 1. bear in mind
2. bear your soul
3. bear down
4. bear the brunt
5. bare bones
6. bare-faced lie
7. play the bear
8. take the bear by the tooth
9. catch the bear before you sell his skin
10.  bridled bear
11.  had it been a bear it would have bitten you
12.  a bear garden
13.  a bear with a sore head

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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