Saturday, April 6, 2019

Idioms and Phrases 31-60

Rich Idioms and Phrases

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Idioms and Phrases
Meanings
31
ad hoc
something formed for a particular purpose;
32
ad verbum
word for word
33
add fuel to the fire
to aggravate an already bad problem
34
add insult to injury
to add more pain to a problem, like 33 above
35
adhere to
to conform to a provision, to follow
36
afar
 from distance
37
affair of honour
to question one's self-respect
38
affiliate with
to associate with; to connect with some bigger organisation
39
against a rainy day
to be ready for the hard days in future; preparedness
40
age of consent
not minor
41
agree to differ
to have a difference  of opinion
42
agreeably
pleasantly
43
airy-fairy
impractical
44
all and sundry
everyone ;not just a few people
45
all the corners of the earth
everywhere; every nook and corner of something
46
all the same/just the same
despite this; nevertheless; whatever be the reason
47
all-out
total; complete; a full-fledged; using every possible effort
48
animal spirit
cheerful/full of life
49
answer back
to speak to sb in authority or senior  rudely when advised
50
apostle of peace
the custodian of peace; one who vehemently supports peace
51
apple of discord
the cause of the discord; a bone of content
52
apple of one’s eye
the most loving person/thing
53
arresting smile
alluring smile
54
as a matter of fact
in reality
55
as bold as brass
very rude/without shame
56
as easy as winking
very simple and easy
57
as long as your arm
very long
58
as sure as gun/death
 absolutely certain, something unalterable
59
asking price
the usual price
60
at a standstill
at a complete halt; stuck at a time/place, not progressing

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