AS we all know Reading Comprehension is something which forms the basis for the development of our critical reasoning and its application in communication. Our ability to use the tools of literature effectively , contributes to yield a lucid view …
AS we all know Reading Comprehension is something which forms the basis for the development of our critical reasoning and its application in communication. Our ability to use the tools of literature effectively , contributes to yield a lucid view of the given text.
And one of those tools is IDIOMS. I guess ,for many of you, idioms is a devil in the path of reading
and for many it is not.
This thread is dedicated to learning of idioms and to enhance our ability to understand the meaning of highly fabricated by catching theses LITTLE DEVILS HIDDEN IN THE PASSAGES.
IDIOM OF THE DAY - to call 'em as one sees 'em
MEANING: to express an opinion or a viewpoint , candidly and honestly
Idiom : A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush
Meaning : Having something that is certain is much better than taking a risk for more, because chances are you might lose everything.
IDIOM: Call a spade a spade
MEANING: to speak the truth; to say things as they really are
IDIOM: to the hilt
Meaning: as much as possible
Sentence: We are already being taxed to the hilt.
IDIOM : When in Rome , do as Romans.
Meaning: behave as those around do
IDIOM :not hurt a flea
Meaning :not to hurt anyone or anything,even a tiny insect.
Sentence: Roger was taken into custody for brutually killing someone , where the impression he had among his surrounding was like he could not hurt a flea.