As promised here I am with the new set of Idiom and phrases.For Set 1(Click Me)
Get Down to Brass Tacks:
To become serious about something.
Go Down Like A Lead Balloon:
To be received badly by an audience.
Go Out On A Limb:
Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something.
Head Over Heels:
Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love.
Icing On The Cake:
When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have.
In The Heat Of The Moment:
Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
In Your Face:
An aggressive and bold confrontation
Keep body and soul together:
To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive .
Keep your chin up:
To remain joyful in a tough situation.
Kick The Bucket:
Die.
Know the Ropes:
To understand the details.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:
To avoid restarting a conflict.
Loose Cannon:
Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.
Make No Bones About:
To state a fact so there are no doubts or objections.
Nest Egg:
Savings set aside for future use.
No Room to Swing a Cat:
An unsually small or confined space.
Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something
Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
Pig In A Poke:
A deal that is made without first examining it.
Put a sock in it:
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
Queer the pitch:
Destroy or ruin a plan.
Ring Fencing:
Seperated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds
Sitting Shotgun:
Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.
Up a blind alley:
Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome.
Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
Stay tuned for more updates....
Get Down to Brass Tacks:
To become serious about something.
Go Down Like A Lead Balloon:
To be received badly by an audience.
Go Out On A Limb:
Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something.
Head Over Heels:
Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love.
Icing On The Cake:
When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have.
In The Heat Of The Moment:
Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
In Your Face:
An aggressive and bold confrontation
Keep body and soul together:
To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive .
Keep your chin up:
To remain joyful in a tough situation.
Kick The Bucket:
Die.
Know the Ropes:
To understand the details.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie:
To avoid restarting a conflict.
Loose Cannon:
Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.
Make No Bones About:
To state a fact so there are no doubts or objections.
Nest Egg:
Savings set aside for future use.
No Room to Swing a Cat:
An unsually small or confined space.
Off The Hook:
No longer have to deal with a tough situation.
On Pins And Needles:
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something
Out On A Limb:
When someone puts themself in a risky situation.
Pig In A Poke:
A deal that is made without first examining it.
Put a sock in it:
To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.
Queer the pitch:
Destroy or ruin a plan.
Ring Fencing:
Seperated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds
Sitting Shotgun:
Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.
Up a blind alley:
Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome.
Wag the Dog:
A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge:
Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.
Wild and Woolly:
Uncultured and without laws.
Stay tuned for more updates....
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