Table Topics

Mind-stretching brain games and conversation starters. It's the perfect opportunity for sharing stories, building knowledge, strengthening character, and having fun!

Fun With Words - Animal Idioms

Idioms are phrases that have an understood meaning that is very different from the literal meaning. 

• I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

The person who says this does not truly intend to eat a horse.

• You certainly are an eager beaver this morning.

There isn't a beaver in the room, only a person who is very enthusiastic.

How many different idioms can you name that refer to animals?

Is that all you are having? You eat like a bird!

More fun with idioms

Play A Game - Fact Or Opinion

Players take turns making statements.  Other players then decide whether the statement is a fact or an opinion.

• Mashed potatoes are best served with gravy.

Opinion

• Many people find calculators useful.

Fact

Did you encounter any statements that were hard to determine?

EduHound Site Sets :: Critical Analysis: Fact or Opinion?

Mashed potatoes are best served with gravy!

Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy