Thursday, May 23, 2013

ENGLISH VOCAB ( IDIOMS AND PHRASES)

1.    A mare’s nest
–( a false invention)
Example: the involvement of teachers in the scheme proved to be a mare’s nest.


2.    At odds
– ( in dispute)
Example: The members of the group were at odds over the selection procedure.

3.    No love lost
– ( intense dislike)
Example: There is no love lost between the two neighbours.

4.    Rub one the wrong way
– (annoy)
Example: If you rub him the wrong way, he is bound to react.

5.    Turn the corner
– ( pass the crisis)
Example:- The doctor says that the patient has turned the corner.

6.    Sow wild oats
 – (irresponsible pleasure seeking)
Example: After sowing his wild oats Ram has decided to stick to the straight and narrow path in future.

7.    With a high hand
 – ( oppressively)
Example: He was a king who ruled his subjects with a high hand.

8.    A good turn
– ( an act of kindness)
Example: He did me a good turn by recommending me for the post of Vice – president.

9.    A moot point
 – ( undecided)
Example: The question of abolition of property is still a moot point.

10.  Hole and corner
– (secret )
Example: I have come to know of your hole and corner method of dealing with people.

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