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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