IDIOMS AND PHRASES-2

 IDIOMS AND PHRASES

[FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS]

ü  Go to the winds – disappear

ü  Done for – ruined

ü  To end in smoke – to come to nothing, no outcome

ü  To face the music – to bear the consequences

ü  At one’s wit – puzzled

ü  At stake – in danger

ü  Sitting on the fence – hesitating which side to take

ü  A man in the street – an ordinary person/ common man

ü  Blood running cold – become very frightened

ü  Bear with – support

ü  Stands on own feet – to be independent

ü  To call it a day – to conclude proceedings

ü  To put up with – to tolerate

ü  Cope with – compromise

ü  To speak one’s mind – to be frank and honest

ü  Hand in glove – in close relationship

ü  Soft option – easy and agreeable option

ü  To take to hearts – to grieve over

ü  To be all at sea – lost and confused

ü  To die in harness – to die while in service

ü  Cold comfort – slight satisfaction

ü  A bolt from the blue – an unexpected and unpleasant event

ü  Wear and tear - damage

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