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Idioms and Phrases

Prepared by :
Mr Wable A.V.
M.A.(English)B.Ed.
M.A.(English)B.Ed

What s idioms and

phrases?
An idiom is a common word or
phrase with a culturally
understood meaning that
differs from what is composite
words denotations would
suggest. For example, heart
of gold means a generous
heart.

More Examples
1) An axe to grind a personal interest in
the
matter
2) Apple of ones eye- a great pet, a
loved one
3) To burn ones fingers- to get oneself
into
trouble
4) To bury the hatchet- to stop the
quarrels and
forget the past

Examples
5) To turn ones boat to run into
difficulties
6) A blessing in disguise- an
apparent
misfortune
ending in an expected good luck
7) Birds of same feather- people with
similar
character
8) To make ones blood run cold- to
horrify
someone

Examples
9) To put all eggs in one basket- to risk
everything in
one venture
10) Castles in the air- dreams about the
future
11) A cake walk a very easy matter
12) To count the chicks before they are
hatchedto make plans on imaginary hopes

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