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NAFIZUDDIN, y.a., (Md. SOUJANYA )abchS) & ChB 3 Ma, sheds 3. Idioms & Phrases —A— As far as possible (To the extent possible) D5 Nossa Ex. As far as possible we must help the poor. At arms’ length (at a distance) SANS Srvsas* ord Ex. It is better to keep bad people at arms’ length. ABC of anything (Elementary knowledge) [PERE SOGNso Ex. The minister does not know the ABC of the subject. After all (After all that has happened) @8, d08, BT Ex. After all, what does it matter ? Above all (Above everything else) wAyod8 Sood Ex. Tagore is above all a great poet. Abide by (To act upon) SepndHoth Ex. He abides by his promise. Accuse of (blame) Sosiatch Ex. He is accused of theft. Accustom to (Make use) eosin sie Ex. He is accustomed to bad habits.Badd, & (DES 6 Md, 5% 9. 10. ll. 12. 13. 14, 15. 16. 17. At any cost (a: any expense or loss) a DSRS Nh Ex. We must save our country at any cost. Agree to (accept) ays Ex. I agree to your proposal. As soon as (immediately) Bows Ex. As soon as the bell rang the teacher entered th class. Addict to (Person who is given up to bad habit) SgiSswos wor Sar the Ex. He is addicted to smoking. At one’s wit’s end (Completely puzzled) Sok8S tho Ex. The thief was at his wit’s end when he saw tk police. At the height of (utmost degree) GNF RET Ex. India was at the height of its glory whe Gandhi led the nation. At the eleventh hour (at the very last moment) O88 Saxind* Ex. He came to the doctor at the eleventh hour. At a loss (to fail to) dm Toadir SSO 26 Ex. Iam at a loss to answer the question. As well as (and) sda Ex. He knows Hindi as well as English.QbchSy & Ed 1 Md, Sheds 18. A bed of roses (a very agreeable position) 19, 20. 21. 22. 23. 24 26. spo Sas Ex. The position of aruler is no longer a bed of roses. Atwice told tale (a story which is well known to all) wodss8 BON S5-FS Hrasio Ex. The Mahabharatha is a twice told tale. a tight squeeze (over crawded train or bus) (88-588 Ex. Any train appears in a tight squeez. aburning question (a subject that is keenly dis- cussed) 8S 8x83 Ex. The problem of SriLanka is a burning question. a fish out of water(to be an uncomfortable position) Ex. The new student is like a fish out of water in his convent. at stake (at risk) (Siramstse Ex. The reputation of the minister is at stake at random (with out any aim) a8 Shia Show Ex, The mad girl talks at random. Axe to grind (have private interests to serve) Sg SKd reise Ex. Each man has his own axe to grind. At daggers drawn (exemity) 18S gun Ex. Rama and Krishna are always at daggers drawnBAchhay & (HAS 8 Md. Shen 27. At one’s fingers’ ends (70 be thorough in so 28. 29. 30. 31. 32, 33, 34. subject) BS AXA od [SrDeags Dor Ex. Ashe prepared well, the subject is at his fi gers’ ends, A bird's eye-view- (a general study) Sok Sarr SORT Ex. Let us have a brid’s eye view of the new subje A bone of contention (cause for a quarrel!) ENON TSarso Ex. Some part of Kashmir is the bone of contenti: between India and Pakistan. an air of success (to look successful) eSoS wy srs Ex. When a poor student answers all questions air of success is seen in his face) aware of (know) BdaeH Ex. We must be aware of the plans of our enemi: a pretty penny (a lot of amount) wer Sm) Hd yo Ex. The new over-bridge will cost a pretty pen to the Municipality. a sharp tongue-(to use abusive language) S*Schorr Sraseh Ng § Ex. The wife of Socrates was known for her sha tongue. atallorder (a request which is difficult to gra SayoS dada sss Ex. The leaders of the students union have p a tall order before the Principal.[2] adc, & Sab 9 Md, SderdS 35. atall story (an unrealistic Policy) or 555 Ex. We all know that the land reform policy of the Government is a tall story. ——B-— 36. bag of bones (a very thin person) OS Seasa Sg § Ex. After his serious illness Rama has becomea bag of bones. 37. bed of thorns (uneasy situation) Sot PHD Ex. For some poor people life proves to be a bed of thorns. 38. between the devil and the deep sea (in a critical situation) Sx 0% Song - BLS Moxy Ex. Some unemployed youth are trapped by the for= eign agents. Soon they realise that they are between the devil and the deep sea. 39. bear off (carry off) dor 8 Ex. In the debating competition Rama bore off the first prize. 40. beyond the measure (very highly) wer Oy Sr Ex. P. T. Usha was praised beyond measure for her success in the Asiad.BBs) & (SBS 10 Md. Sdert 4 42. 43. 44, 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. body and soul together (complete self) x or Ex. Owing to high prices poor people find it difi cult to keep body and soul together. beast of burden (an animal to carry loads) wo yen Bray accep Ex. An ass is the beast of burden. born with a silver spoon in one’s mouth (Lorn i a rich family) Ses oss SOAS Ex. Nehru was born with a silver spoon inhi mouth, Beck and call (subject to one’s will) DSydr GO ASsrow Ex. I am not at your beck and call. black and white (in writing) [PI OrSST Ex. Rama gave his report in black and white. black sheep (disreputed person) Bae Se § Ex. In every party we find some black sheep. bird of passage (one wh» stays for a temporary period) a8 38 QSinrm H.sdwe Ex. Some government officials are birds of passage. by and by (soon) [gsr Ex. you will know about life by and by. bed of roses (a comfortable position) Spot ms Ex. Life is not a bed of roses.adc) & SES “it Md. SSeS5 50. break the ice (to get through the initial difficul- ties) Dads» SSe Ex. The new actor broke the ice and acted well. 31. by all means (by all methods) ASyoF dowry Ex. We have to help the poor by all means. 52. bury the hatchest (make peace) (¥8y e550 Sse) Ex. The war has ended, but some nations have not yet buried the hatchest. 53. bad blood (ill feeling) FSS gio Ex. Let there areno bad blood between India and China. 34. back up (support) modes Sacto Ex, Rama is backed up by all his friends, 55. bring to book (to punish) SQSeSSn 85g RLS Ex. The thief was brought to book by the police. 36. broke out (begin) Er gvoBs Ex. Cholera broke out in all places, 57. break into (make a forcible entry) aeSossurm (SsV0Be Ex. Thieves broke in to the house. 58. bring in (yield) WeSosory ges, Ex, His books bring in but a small income,Rach & Sas 12 Md, x& 59. bring up (rear) Dos mes Ex. He is brought up by his uncle. 60. black and blue (severe punishment) SaNmnm Pho Ex. The boy was beaten black and blue for misbehaviour. 61. beyond measure (excessively) BSySSodrP (9%) Srr) Ex. Our Prime Minister criticised the press bey measure, 62. burning question (important topic) BS Soy HS THOS) OM abso Ex. Terrorism is the burning question of the da 63. bore away (won) ROBS Ex Rama bore away many prizes. 64. back out (with draw) BOs Ex. The partner backed out of the deal. 65. bring out (publish) (Sabo Ex. Our college brought out a magazine 66. broke down (Stop because of some (fault) aro 68 Shay Sod BATH Ex. The car had broken down before we reac home by the by (by stages) [SSnrr Ex. by the by I have to tell you that you must w yery hard, 67aSchhy & (SBS 18 Md. xde8S —_— 68. 69. 70. 7. 72. 73. 14, 75. Body and soul (complete self) ore Ex. We must work with body and soul for the pro- gress of the nation. by the hook or crook (by fair means or by foul- means) 95° 23Sn7r° Ex. He decided to earn money either by hook or by crook. by leaps and bounds (quickly) SeoSSnrr Ex. Corruption has been increasing by leaps and bounds. bag and baggage (with all the belongings) are sod Ex. The officer left the town with his bag and baggage. bank on (depend on) eDssa Ex, Gopi always banks on his friends. Clear off (settle) 88%). 600 Ex. He sold away his land to clear off all his debts. Carry on (to continue) Tamara Ex. Inspite of his troubles he carried on his studies. Celebrated for (very famous for) (Sarg8 Tow Ex. Dr. C. V. Raman is celebrated for his great wisdom.nbchy & [SBS 14 Md, sderd 6. 71, 78. 719. 80. 81, 82, 83. 84. Call off (step) D6H Ex. The strike was called off. Call upon (appeal) DS) Siw dato Ex, The Prime Minister called upon the people: maintain peace, Call on (make a short visit) Sb Ex. I called on my sick friend yesterday. Call in [to invite] Sead Sen Ex. Call in a doctor immediately. Come about /happen] SoBdow Ex. How did this come about ? Come across [find] SOT Ex. I came across my old friend in Madras. Come off [succeed] dud So Toes Ex. The launching of the rocket did not come off. call in question /cha'lenge] etdravow Ex. The honesty of some greatmen cantiot be calle: in question. Carry the day (to win) Dachin Pow Ex, In the recent Olympics Russia carried the dayg eS) & a5 15 Md. Ex. The cashier has to make good of the compapY 7 money which he has stolen. 375. make light of (treat as unimportant) Smagis sStn Ex. We must not make light of the bad propaganda of our enemies. 376. To make much ado about nothing (to mak@ a great fuss) Sosa Todos Ba Ex. The opposition party isinterested in maki ns much ado about nothing. 377. to call names (abuse) Bi = Ex. Do not call anybody names. 378. Null and void (cancelled) Saoseas Ex. The date of this agreement has expired soit iS now null and void. 379. nip in the bud (remove in the early state) ExKHS Syot daw Ex. The strike was nipped in the bud by the Mana- ger. 380. Nail up (close) SwASSS Ex. The agreement between the two countries was nailed up.[7] adc) & (das 49 Md abods 381. Names (important people) Hong bs SpsQe Ex. Tilak, Gandhi and Nehruare great names in the history of India. 382, Narrow circumstances (poverty) Bdssmp 205 Ex. Hehas been suffering from narrow circum= stances. 383. Near by (Near at hand) Seo Ex. Our college is very near by. 384. Neat handed (skilful in using hands or clever) BDIKo, tHISKO Ex, Rama is a neat handed artist. 385. Neck or nothing (desperately) etdd, ATYS TSS Ex. One cannot get success if one does not follow the maxim, Neck or nothing. 386. Neck to neck (side by side) Perddr Ex. Some players are running neck to neck to make the goal. 387. New woman (a woman who rejects the convention) Ko Srcsiom 85%, 8088 Ex. None of the educated women are new woman. 388. Next to nothing (absolutely) Sem Ex. In my box I have next to nothing. 389. Next of kin (nearest relative) SDS n0oy Ex. Gopal is my next of kin.shoiSy & bas 50 Md. xbodS 3 390. Night out (festive evening) SotoXer TS Sow Athy Ex. As our examinations are over we like to have the night out. 391. Night and day (always) Sobys Ex. Some young men like to watch T.V. Programmes night and day. 392. Naked eye (without the usual covering to the eye) Sv Siren 8 ¥ 95" Ex. A germ cannot be seen with a naked eye 393 Now and then (Sometimes) wByadya Ex. I go to Cinema now and then. 394 Number is up (the time for death has come or suf Fering has come) &ya saw wi, a rirario SSS SHosdn Ex. The number of the old is up. 395. Nurse a grievance (to remember) (some insult or injury done) 4x ie dSyS* BBAS edar Sdn ROT Aodse ty Ex. Germans have nursed a grievance against the Allied countries. 396. Nail one (capiure one in the act of doing wrong) Say BxGs5-7 Sars. Ex. The police nailed the thief while he was escap- ing from the prision. 397. Nail a lie (expose a falsehoud) BN5 poy Ocho Ben Ex. The teacher nailed the lie when boy tried to tell tall tales. some unruly“bas Rt Md Sd=85, 398. In the name of (hy the authority of) ev bos Ex, Inthe name of cus:oms we should not follow the out-dated rules. 399. Narrow down (to reduce to a minimum) om s Anes Ex. The differences between the two parties were narrowed down. —_-O-—— 400. Out and out (shorongh!y) or Ex. He is out and out a socialist. 401. Obliged to (hind by promise) ahs dios Ex. Iam obliged to you for your hind help. 402, Object to (that one is not in favour) wks StS Fdy Ex, Nobody objects to a kind act. 403. Off and on (iw and shen SPSS nt Ex. The comediaa appears on the stage off and on to amuse ths eudi nce 404. Out of th: ugk ly) Ex, India is set 2 wood in the field of food production. 405. Over head and ears (Complese!y over whelmed) ap oe Ex. On account of his carelessness, Gopal is over head and ears in deaden) & (S25 52 Md 406. Opposed to (fight against to) SgGE8ors Ex. She is opposed to the idea of self-employment. 407. Open mind (accessibility for new ideas) So pisos ove 8 Pikees exe Ex. He has an open mind. 408. Odd and even (a game of chances) CBKSVMON Rete Ex. Chess is not a game of odd and even. 409. On offer (fur sale) wxySxnwss Ex. This book is on offer, cash down, no credit. 0. Oil or grease one’s palm (bride) cosa Bid Ex. The smuggler greased the paim of the custom’s officer. il. Oil the wheels (make things go smooth by courtesy) arbre Sees Yate Ex. Courtesy in social life oils the wheels of life. 412. Open mouth (frankness) AK, Sos Ex. We admire a man with an open mouth. 413, Open heart (frankness) Sqssaxs a Ex. Aleader is admired when he speaks with an open heart. 4. Order of the day (that which is curreat, in voz) (SHI asroresy Ex. Aping western-culture has become the order of the day.adandy & bad 53 Md, -deS 415. Once in a blue moon (very rarerly) a8" 28a Ex. The mizister visits his village once ina blue moon, 416. On hand (which is available) oc Ex. Many farmers do not have money on hand. 417. On the alert (To be watchful) oS FS Hoes Ex. The security forces must be on the alert. 418. Out of breath (srearhe hard) TyN esos wEse Ex. The runner felt out of breath before he reached his destination. ——Pp—— 419, Pay a deaf ear (Pay no attention) SHowesssy Ex. Youngsters pay a beaf ear to the advice of their elders. 420. To play with fire (to take up a dangerous work) SSPSRS Sad sodE Ex. The terrorists are playing with fire by getting help from our enemies. 421. Pay heed to (listen to) ok goe Ex. Some countries wont pay heed even to the policies of the peace loving countries. 422. Put heads together (shink unitedly) Son vd doth Ex, All the opposition leaders put their heads toge- ther to defeat the ruling party.acs) & be5 5a Md.