b.sc ii unit iii idioms
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English Grammar fundamentals-iI
Course: B.Tech Sem. II
Subject: ECLS
Unit: II Idioms 1
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A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush:
Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more,
because chances are you might lose everything.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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A Blessing In Disguise:
Something good that isn't recognized at first.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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A Chip On Your Shoulder:
Being upset for something that happened in the past.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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A Dime A Dozen:
Anything that is common and easy to get.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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A Doubting Thomas:
A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something
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A Drop in the Bucket:
A very small part of something big or whole.
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A Fool And His Money Are Easily Parted:
It's easy for a foolish person to lose his/her money.
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A House Divided Against Itself Cannot Stand:
Everyone involved must unify and function together or it will not work out.
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A Leopard Can't Change His Spots:
You cannot change who you are.
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All Bark and No Bite:
When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.
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All Greek to me:
Meaningless and incomprehensible like someone who cannot read, speak, or
understand any of the Greek language would be.
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All in the Same Boat:
When everyone is facing the same challenges.
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An Arm and A Leg:
Very expensive. A large amount of money.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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Apple of My Eye:
Someone who is cherished above all others.
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As High As A Kite:
Anything that is high up in the sky.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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At The Drop Of A Hat:
Willing to do something immediately.
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Back Seat Driver:
People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted
advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.
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Back To Square One:
Having to start all over again.
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Break A Leg:
A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.
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Buy A Lemon:
To purchase a vehicle that constantly gives problems or stops running after
you drive it away.
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Can't Cut The Mustard:
Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or
participate.
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Charley Horse:
Stiffness in the leg / a leg cramp.
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Chew someone out:
Verbally scold someone.
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Chip on his Shoulder:
Angry today about something that occurred in the past.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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Chow Down:
To eat.
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Crack Someone Up:
To make someone laugh.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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Cross Your Fingers:
To hope that something happens the way you want it to.
Idioms: What Does This Mean?
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References
• http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/idioms/idiomsclassppt.htm
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