Friday, September 20, 2013

SSC Exam: Idioms and Phrases Part-1



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An Arm And A Leg:

Very expensive. A large amount of money.

Beat A Dead Horse:

To force an issue that has already ended.

Blood Is Thicker Than Water:

The family bond is closer than anything else.

Break A Leg:

A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

Can't Cut The Mustard :

Someone who isn't adequate enough to compete or participate

Close but no Cigar:

To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.

Cry Wolf:

Intentionally raise a false alarm.

Cut to the Chase:

Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.

Dead Ringer:

100% identical. A duplicate.

Dog Days of Summer:

The hottest days of the summer season.

Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth:

When someone gives you a gift, don't be ungrateful.

Doozy:

Something outstanding.

Down To The Wire:
Something that ends at the last minute or last few seconds.

Dry Run:
Rehearsal.

Eighty Six:
A certain item is no longer available.

Everything But The Kitchen Sink:
Almost everything and anything has been included.

Feeding Frenzy:
An aggressive attack on someone by a group.

Field Day:
An enjoyable day or circumstance.

Finding Your Feet:
To become more comfortable in whatever you are doing.

Flash In The Pan:
Something that shows potential or looks promising in the beginning but fails to deliver anything in the end.

Foam at the Mouth:
To be enraged and show it.

Fuddy-duddy:
An old-fashioned and foolish type of person       

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