IDIOMS
AND PHRASES
1. TO BE LOST IN THE
CLOUDS
Meaning: confused
Example: My psychology teacher
is often lost in the clouds as she sometimes is unable to
explain the questions clearly.
2. TO BE
LOST IN THE CLOUDS
Meaning: Uncomfortable
Example: A student is often ill
at ease when he has to see the Principle after he has done something
wrong.
3. TO BE BORN WITH A SILVER SPOON IN ONE’S MOUTH
Meaning: To be born in a rich
family
Example: My friend does not have
to worry about spending any amount of money as she is born with a
silver spoon in her mouth.
4. TO BE UP AND DOING
Meaning: Active
Example: A labourer should be
up and doing daily if he has to earn his living.
5. TO BE FIT TO HOLD A
CANDLE TO
Meaning: Match for, equal in
quality
Example:
He is the son of a famous writer but he is not fit to hold a candle to his
father.
6. TO BE UNDER A CLOUD
Meaning: To be under suspicion
Example: His secret connections
with the smugglers have brought him under a cloud.
7. TO BE AT DAGGERS DRAWN
Meaning: To have bitter enmity
Example: The quarrel between the
two real brothers has grown more bitter now and they are at daggers
drawn.
8. TO BE AT LARGE
Meaning: Abscond, to keep
unchained
Example: People keep their dogs at
large at night.
9. TO EAT HUMBLE PIE
Meaning: To apologize
Example: In spite of his
constant bragging he lost the match and had to eat humble pie.
10. TO BE NOT WORTH ONE’S
SALT
Meaning: Not deserving
Example: We should not help the
persons who are not worth their salt.
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IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Description : IDIOMS AND PHRASES 1. TO BE LOST IN THE CLOUDS Meaning : confused Example : My psychology teacher is often lost in the c...
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