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Idioms For Englis Essay
Idioms For Englis Essay
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Get an "A" on a test, homework assignment, project, etc.
I heard that Susie aced the test yesterday
2 As easy as a pie
very easy
The test was as easy as a pie.
3 at the eleventh hour
at the last minute; almost too late.
He finished the project at the eleventh hour and he nearly lost his
job.
4 all ears
eager to hear what someone has to say.
Tell me about your latest trip overseas. I’m all ears.
5 be broke
be without money.
I need to borrow some money. I am broke.
7 beat
exhausted; very tired
I need a break after this. I'm beat!"
12 call it a day
stop work for the day.
The labourers call it a day after working for five hours on the field.
24 get it
understand something (often negative).
I don’t get it. Could you please explain it to me again?
25 get on one's nerves
irritate someone; make someone upset.
His constant chatter is getting on my nerves. Please tell him to keep
quiet.
26 get out of hand:
become out of control; become badly managed.
The situation is getting out of hand. The relief centre can only hold
forty people but we have one hundred people to care for.
28 Hard-headed
have one's hands full stubborn; inflexible; unwilling to change.
41 Rain or shine
no matter what the weather
"We're leaving for Cameron Highlands, rain or shine."