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Idioms 13.11.2023
Idioms 13.11.2023
Slump in: sudden or sharp decline or fall in something, such as prices, sales, or a person's mood.
Oomph: Enthusiasm,
Entitle: deserved
Told them off: (chastsise) expressing your disapproval, anger, or frustration using strong language
or a firm tone to make your feelings and opinions clear.
Set eyes: discovery, surprise, or appreciation upon encountering something new or unfamiliar.
reaching for the pie in the sky / when pigs fly: Impossible
sink or swim: must either succeed or fail, survive or perish, without any middle ground or external
support.
strike it rich: suddenly become very wealthy or successful, often through a stroke of good luck or a
successful venture
play things by ear: adapting to circumstances as they unfold, rather than following a predetermined
course of action.
keeping ears to ground: staying alert and attentive to what is happening around you, often in terms
of being aware of current events, trends, or changes.
leaps and bounds: rapid and significant progress or advancement
In sentences:
A bed of roses - "Starting a business isn't always a bed of roses; it requires hard work and
dedication."
Double-edged sword - "Technology is a double-edged sword; it connects us, but it also invades our
privacy."
Limelight 24/7 - "As a politician, being in the limelight 24/7 is part of the job description."
Drive you round the bend - "The constant noise from the construction site next door is enough to
drive anyone round the bend."
Go off the rails - "After the breakup, she started to go off the rails, partying every night."
Burn out in a blaze of glory - "The band burned out in a blaze of glory, leaving behind a legacy of
great music."
Feet on the ground - "Despite her success, she keeps her feet on the ground and remains humble."
No mean feat - "Running a marathon is no mean feat; it requires months of training."
Blowing smoke up your backside - "The manager was clearly blowing smoke up his backside to win
his approval."
Best thing since sliced bread - "He thinks his new phone is the best thing since sliced bread,
praising its features endlessly."
Fall from grace - "After the scandal, the politician had a rapid fall from grace in the public's eyes."
Doom and gloom - "Despite setbacks, she remains optimistic and doesn't dwell in doom and
gloom."
In the public eye - "As a celebrity, living in the public eye comes with constant media attention."
Lead a glamorous lifestyle - "Many actors lead a glamorous lifestyle, attending lavish events and
traveling the world."
Bend over backwards - "The team bent over backwards to meet the tight deadline set by the client."
15 minutes of fame - "His viral video gave him 15 minutes of fame, but he returned to a normal life
afterward."
Rough with the smooth - "Being an entrepreneur means dealing with the rough with the smooth,
facing challenges along with successes."
Time in the sun - "After years of hard work, she finally had her time in the sun when her book
became a bestseller."
Rekindle:
• Meaning: To revive or renew something, such as a feeling or relationship, that has faded or
diminished over time.
• Examples:
• After years apart, they decided to rekindle their friendship.
• The couple took a vacation to rekindle the romance in their relationship.
Rehash:
• Meaning: To rework or present something again, often with little or no change; to discuss or
go over something again without adding new insights.
• Examples:
• The report was just a rehash of the previous year's findings.
• Instead of creating new content, the speaker tended to rehash old ideas in the
presentation.
Redefine:
• Meaning: To change or clarify the meaning of something, often by providing a new or more
precise definition.
• Examples:
• The company decided to redefine its mission statement to better reflect its values.
• As technology evolved, the concept of "privacy" needed to be redefined.
Reunion:
• Meaning: A gathering of people who have been separated, often for a specific purpose, such
as a family or class reunion.
• Examples:
• The high school reunion brought together classmates after many years.
• The family organized a reunion to celebrate their shared history.
Recall:
• Meaning: To remember or bring back into one's mind; to officially request the return of a
product due to defects or safety concerns.
• Examples:
• He struggled to recall the details of the conversation.
• The company issued a recall for the faulty product.
Resurface:
• Meaning: To come back to the surface, either physically or metaphorically; for example, to
resurface a road or to resurface in the public eye.
• Examples:
• The city decided to resurface the old roads to improve driving conditions.
• After years of obscurity, the artist began to resurface in the art world.
Reconnect:
• Meaning: To establish a connection or relationship again, especially after a period of
separation or disconnection.
• Examples:
• They decided to reconnect after losing touch for several years.
• The organization aimed to help veterans reconnect with their communities.
Rebuild:
• Meaning: To construct or reconstruct something that has been damaged or destroyed; to
restore or make improvements.
• Examples:
• After the earthquake, the community came together to rebuild their homes.
• The team had to rebuild the project from scratch after a technical failure.