Important Idioms
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Meaning: someone's take on something is their opinion on a matter
Example: I don't agree with your take on the matter, but I will respect your choice. Read more ➺
Meaning: to laugh so hard that you are not able to control yourself
Example: The movie had everyone in the theatre in stitches. Read more ➺
Meaning: when there is little or no chance of something happening
Example: Did you really think that he would show up to work the day after a long weekend? Fat chance! Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to have a try at something
Example: I have never eaten sushi, but I will give it a shot. Read more ➺
Meaning: to alternate doing something
Example: I understand that everybody wants to try driving, but you will have to take turns. Read more ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: to be good enough
Example: Your exam results this term were not up to the mark. Read more ➺
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 ➺
