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Idioms are a group of words that are established by usage and are unique to the language. It usually has a different meaning than what it reads. It is a set expression or a phrase, and it does not hold the same meaning when read separately. Idioms do not have literal meanings.
Example:
1. A snake in the grass.
In general terms, it has its usual meaning. But when used as an idiom, the meaning refers to a disloyal person who pretends to be good.
2. To come off with flying colours.
It means to emerge out with brilliant success, but not the literal meaning of coming out with a colourful display!
In general terms, it has its usual meaning. But when used as an idiom, the meaning refers to a disloyal person who pretends to be good.
2. To come off with flying colours.
It means to emerge out with brilliant success, but not the literal meaning of coming out with a colourful display!
Next, let us look at some more idioms with meanings:
Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| Boil down to | Amount to | The facts of the case boiled down to a mere fraudulent act. |
| Get into hot water | Get into difficulty | James got into hot water because of his laziness. |
| Shed crocodile tears | Pretend to cry | He shed crocodile tears when his boss scolded him. |
| Peas in a pod | Stay together always | Sheela and her sisters are like peas in a pod |
| Green with envy | Extremely jealous | He was green with envy when his neighbour secured the first rank. |
Idioms related to water:
No. | Idiom | Meaning |
1 | Water under the bridge | Something that happened in the past and cannot be changed but is no longer a source of concern |
2 | As dull as dishwater | Too boring |
3 | Dead in the water | Unable to function in the usual way |
4 | Get into hot water | Get into difficulty |
5 | In deep waters | In trouble |
6 | Like a fish out of water | In an uncomfortable, out of place situation |
7 | Mouth-watering | Delicious |
8 | Keep (one’s) head above water | To barely keep up one's position to stay ahead |
9 | Still waters run deep | A quiet manner that conceals a passionate nature |
10 | Pour cold water on something | Feel or say something negative about a situation |
11 | To throw the baby out with the bath water | To accidentally discard something useful, while disposing waste |
12 | Tread water | Fail to make progress. |
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