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English Idioms from R to Z

December 8, 2017
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ENGLISH IDIOMS FROM ALPHABET R TO Z

English Idioms R to Z
 Idioms in fact, evolve the language and they are the building blocks of a language and civilization as well they have great intensity to make a language interesting and dynamic. Idioms bring the spectacular illustration to the speech. They provide interesting insights into Essay Writing, languages and thought processes of their speakers. Idioms can be useful for Essay writing for the competitive exams including CSS/ PMS, one paper exam conducted by PPSC, FPSC posts etc.

ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET R

 
1.        Raincheck:  An offer or deal that is declined right now but willing to accept later.
2.               Raining Cats and Dogs:  A very loud and noisy rain storm.
3.               Ring Fencing:  Seperated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds.
4.               Rise and Shine:  Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.
5.               Rome Was Not Built In One Day:  If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.
6.               Rule Of Thumb:  A rough estimate.
7.               Run out of steam:  To be completely out of energy.
           
         ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET S
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8.               Saved By The Bell:  Saved at the last possible moment.
9.               Scapegoat:  Someone else who takes the blame.
10.           Scot-free:  To escape and not have to pay.
11.           Sick As A Dog: To be very sick (with the flu or a cold).
12.           Sitting Shotgun: Riding in the front passenger seat of a car.
13.           Sixth Sense:  A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead.
14.           Skid Row:  The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live.
15.           Smell A Rat:  To detect somone in the group is betraying the others.
16.           Smell Something Fishy:  Detecting that something isn’t right and there might be a reason for it.
17.           Son of a Gun:  A scamp.
18.           Southpaw:  Someone who is left-handed.
19.           Spitting Image:  The exact likeness or kind.
20.           Start From Scratch:  To do it all over again from the beginning.
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           ENGLISH IDIOMS ALPHABET T
21.           The Ball Is In Your Court:  It is your decision this time.
22.           The Best Of Both Worlds:  There are two choices and you have them both.
23.           The Bigger They Are The Harder They Fall:  While the bigger and stronger opponent might be alot more difficult to beat, when you do they suffer a much bigger loss.
24.           The Last Straw:  When one small burden after another creates an unbearable situation, the last straw is the last small burden that one can take.
25.           The Whole Nine Yards: Everything. All of it.
26.           Third times a charm:  After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one.
27.           Tie the knot:  To get married.
28.           Til the cows come home:  A long time.
29.           To Make A Long Story Short:  Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn’t shortened.
30.           To Steal Someone’s Thunder:  To take the credit for something someone else did.
31.           Tongue And Cheek:  humor, not to be taken serious.
32.           Turn A Blind Eye:  Refuse to acknowledge something you know is real or legit.
33.           Twenty three skidoo:  To be turned away.

ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET U

     
 
34.           Under the weather:  Feeling ill or sick.
35.           Up a blind alley:  Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome.
36.           Use Your Loaf:  Use your head. Think smart.

ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET V

         
37.           Van Gogh’s ear for music:  Tone deaf.
38.           Variety Is The Spice Of Life:  The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be.
         ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET W
39.           Wag the Dog:  A diversion away from something of greater importance.
40.           Water Under The Bridge:  Anything from the past that isn’t significant or important anymore.
41.           Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve:  To openly and freely express your emotions.
42.           When It Rains, It Pours:  Since it rarely rains, when it does it will be a huge storm.
43.           When Pigs Fly:  Something that will never ever happen.
44.           Wild and Woolly: Uncultured and without laws.
45.           Wine and Dine:  When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
46.           Without A Doubt: For certain.

ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET X

 
47.           X marks the spot:  A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for.
 
         ENGLISH IDIOM  ALPHABET Y
48.           You Are What You Eat:  In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
49.           You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover:  Decisions shouldn’t be made primarily on appearance.
50.           You Can’t Take it With You:  Enjoy what you have and not what you don’t have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you.
51.           Your Guess Is As Good As Mine:  I have no idea.
ENGLISH IDIOMS  ALPHABET Z
 
           
52.           Zero Tolerance:  No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.
 
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