Idiom Focus: Animal Idioms 24

Every Saturday I’ll give you a couple of idioms to learn. An idiom is a saying or phrase whose meaning cannot be taken from the literal meanings of the words.

piggyback:    sitting or being carried on someone’s back and shoulders

Example:

The toddler became tired due to the long hike, and begged to ride piggyback.

piggy bank:    a small bank (sometimes in the shape of a pig) for saving money

Example:

If you really want that bike, you should put at least half your allowance in your piggy bank.

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