Important Idioms

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point out

Meaning: to identify something within a group

Example: I have to go to the office to point out the person that keeps jamming the printer. Read more ➺


the best is yet to come

Meaning: whatever is happening now will be surpassed by something better in the future

Example: I am glad that you are enjoying your holiday,the best is yet to come. Read more ➺


give a shot

Meaning: to have a try at something

Example: I have never eaten sushi, but I will give it a shot. Read more ➺


take turns

Meaning: to alternate doing something

Example: I understand that everybody wants to try driving, but you will have to take turns. Read more ➺


cut the crap

Meaning: a very crude way of telling someone to stop doing something that you do not like

Example: Please cut the crap and tell us what really happened at his birthday party. Read more ➺


up to the mark

Meaning: to be good enough

Example: Your exam results this term were not up to the mark. Read more ➺


hang up

Meaning: to disconnect a phone call. It is often used when someone does not want to continue a conversation

Example: If you do not stop complaining then I will hang up on you. Read more ➺


in a row

Meaning: to happen a couple of consecutive times without break

Example: He has been sick for three days in a row. Read more ➺


and so on

Meaning: and related stuff

Example: I enjoy outdoor sports like swimming, surfing, hiking and so on. Read more ➺


of course

Meaning: with absolute certainty

Example: Of course, I will help you to move. That's what friends are for. Read more ➺


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