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2. SUBJECT: Catch-words TOPIC:Twoidiomaticexpressionsusedtoindicateembarrassment. LESSONOBJECTIVES: Learnerswillunderstandwhattwocommonidiomaticexpressions in English mean. Learnerswillcreate a recording in whichthey describe anembarrassingsituationtheyhavelivedorwitnessed and share itwiththeothermembers of theforums.
3. BACKGROUND Whatis a “catch-word”? Accordingtowww.dictionary.com, a CATCH-WORD (or “catch-phrase”) is “a memorable or effective word or phrase that is repeated so often that it becomes a slogan, as in a political campaign or in advertising a product.”
6. First: Listen toHarp and Maura Talkingaboutthesetwoexpressions in thenextslide. N.B. Do notclickontheslide, itmovesautomatically.
7. stick her foot in her mouth Open mouth, insertfoot! he has his foot in his mouth make a fool of yourself to put your foot in your mouth to put your foot in your mouth to put your foot in it catch word make a fool of yourself
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