Idioms And Phrases with Examples

11. Worth your salt :- This phrase is used when something is worth the amount it costs.

Ex :-  Buy this car; it's worth your salt.

10. As gentle as lamb :- Lambs are known to be among the gentleman animals and this idiom is based on the same.

Ex :- He looks big but he is as gentle as a lamb. 

9. Break the ice :- Overcome initial shyness.

Ex :- The teacher asked the student to introduce themselves to each other to break the ice. 

8. At Loggerheads :- To differ strongly.

Ex :- The two brothers can never work together. They are always at loggerheads.

7. Burn one's finger :- Suffer for something that one has done.

Ex :- I will never bet again. I burnt my fingers betting at the race course today.

6.  Throw in the towel :- To accept defeat.

Ex :- I am unable to solve this question. I am ready to throw in the towel. 

5. Push your luck :- To expect continued good fortune.

Ex :- A: Dad, can I have another ice cream cone?
         B: Don't push your luck, kid.

4. Get cold feet :- To become nervous/frightened right before something you had planned to.

Ex :- It is normal to get cold feet before your wedding day.

3. Slip your mind :- Used to say you forgot to do something.

Ex :- I was going to return the library books today after work, but the thought slipped my mind.

2. In a bind :- In a difficult situation/stuck in a difficult situation

Ex :-  Amit is really in a bind. He has two essays due tomorrow and he hasn't started either of them.

1. At Home with  :- Comfortable with someone or something 

Ex :- 1. Ram is is very much at Home with my parents. 

         2. Ajay seems to be at home with his job.

Vocab

In this Page we will discuss about a new word daily....this will not only improve your vocab but it also help you to share a new word with your friend circle ... read this section daily to update yourself.... 


Today's Word:-

12. Pilfer :-

To steal secretly in small amounts and often again and again.

Synonyms :- Steal, thieve, nab, loot, rob, lift, snatch, filch, purloin.

Example :- The bad guy pilfer your trash.

11. Pragmatic :-

The definition of pragmatic is practical or logical.

Synonyms :-  Realistic, unidealistic, hardheaded, down-to-earth, practical, sober, unfantastic. 

Example :- 1. He's less a social critic than a pragmatic businessman.
                   2. Which university made the better set of pragmatic choice?

10. Vociferous :- 

The definition of vociferous is constantly or noisily crying out or making a statement.

Synonyms :- Outspoken, cheeky, talkative, garrulous, loquacious, yowling, blatant, noisy, blatant.

Example :- The crowd made vociferous protest against the speaker's statement.

9. Inducted :- 

Admit(Someone) formally to a position or organisation.

Synonyms :- Admit to, allow to, introduce to, initiated into, install in, appoint to.

Example :- Amit was inducted as a president of the college.

8. Suave :- 

The definition of suave is someone smooth, confident and charming, usually describing a man.

Synonyms :- smooth, polished, polite, urbane, well-mannered, civil, poised, sophisticated, dignified.  

Example :-A successful manager has first of all got to be suave.

7. Scathe :- 

Scathe is a harm or injury.

Synonyms :- loss, impairment , harm, detriment, spoilage, boner, lesion, blow, injury

Example :- A scratch on a car is an example of a scathe.

6. Construe :- 

The definition of construe is to explain or give the meaning of or to analyze or figure out.

Synonyms :- Explain, explicate, expound, interpret, spell out.

Example :-  1. The applicable retirement statutes, regulations, and decided cases that construe them are the governing law.

5. Lucid :- 

Easily understood or clear thinking or clear to the mind.

Synonyms :- Bright, beaming, brilliant, effulgent, incandescent, luminous

Example :- 1. An example of lucid is the explanation of 2+2 equals 4.
                   2. It was a lucid dream; half awake, half asleep.

4. Sabotage :-

Synonyms :- Vandalize , Subversion , undermining, wreckage, wrecking.

Example :-  1. An example of sabotage is the ruining of another student's science fair project so they cannot win.
                    2. An example of sabotage is to ruin a relationship by falsely telling the girl that her boyfriend is cheating.

3. Grief :-

Synonyms :- Sadness , Anguish , Heartache , Woe , Misery , Moroseness , Agony , Sorrow

Example :- 1. An example of grief is what you feel after your spouse dies.
                   2. An example of grief is when you constantly tease your friend about his new haircut.

2. Yell :-

Synonyms :- Scream , Shout , Loud Cry

Example :- I will be the first person to yell at you.


1. Ample : -

Synonyms :- Sufficient , Spacious ,Abundant , Bountiful , Galore, Plentiful 

Example :- They had ample money for the Trip. 

Easy Ways To Improve Your Vocabulary

> Ask your self every week : What do I want to learn this Week ?

Asking yourself this question every week will help you stop and think about what is most important to you.It is easy to focus only on the current alphabet ,exercise, etc. If you take a moment to stop and set a goal for yourself every week, you will notice the progress you are making and , in turn , become more inspired by how quickly you are learning English! You will be surprised at how this feeling of success will motivate you to learn more and more.

> Breakup the Task into small and manageable pieces 

Do not try to cram words. Instead , tackle about 20 to 30 words at a time.

> Learn words in the context of story 

This is a very beautiful way of learning. You learn with reference to the context.Try and write short paragraphs with respect to some specific words. Also use 10 to 15 newly learnt words in this paragraph.

> Discuss words with your friends

Form a small group of friends interested in vocabulary building. you and your friends should be excited to discover and discuss new words.Use new words while talking to your friends. You should make it a way of your life.

> Quickly review important new words shortly before going to bed

Research has shown that our brains process information that is fresh in our mind while we sleep. By going over some exercise, or by reading before you go to bed , your brain will work away on this information while you sleep! sounds interesting?

>While doing exercise and when alone at home or in your room, speak English aloud

Connect the muscle of your face to the information in your head. Just as understanding the basic of cricket does not make you a great cricket player, understanding grammar rules does not mean you can automatically speak English well. You need to practice the act of speaking often. Speaking by yourself at home and reading the exercise will help connect your brain to your facial muscles, improve pronunciation and make your knowledge active.