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Match the following idioms with their meanings:
Under a cloud = Under suspicion Get the sack = Be dismissed Feather in one's cap = A new and additional distinction Donkey's years = A long time Leave no stone unturned = To try every possible way A man of letters = Scholar Bear in mind = Remember To nip in the bud = To stop something in the starting To put a spoke in one's wheel = To hinder
Match the following proverbs with their meanings:
To Clip One's Wings = To Deprive One of Power Straw In The Wind = An Indication Of What Might Happen Face The Music = Be Punished Curry Favours = Seek Favourable Attention Weal And Woe = Good Times And Bad Times Call In Question = Challenge Make Both Ends Mean = Live Within Means Put Up The Shutters = Go Out of Business A Drop In A Bucket = A Very Small Amount
Study Notes
Idioms and Their Meanings
- Under a cloud: to be under suspicion, often due to a questionable action or situation, which can lead to doubts about one's integrity or reputation
- Get the sack: to be dismissed or fired from a job, often unexpectedly or without warning
- Feather in one's cap: to achieve a new and additional distinction, recognition or accomplishment, which adds to one's prestige or reputation
- Donkey's year: to describe a long period of time, often used to emphasize the duration of an event or situation
- Leave no stone unturned: to try every possible way or method to achieve a goal or solve a problem, leaving no opportunity unexplored
- A man of letters: a person who is highly educated, knowledgeable, and skilled in literature and language, often a scholar or academic
- Bear in mind: to remember or keep in mind a particular fact, idea, or instruction, especially when making decisions or taking actions
- To nip in the bud: to stop or prevent a problem, situation, or activity from developing or growing, often in its early stages
- To put a spoke in one's wheel: to hinder, block, or impede someone's progress, plans, or actions, often intentionally or maliciously
Proverbs with Meanings
- To Clip One's Wings: Deprive someone of power or prevent them from doing something.
Idioms Related to Actions and Decisions
- Straw In The Wind: An indication or sign of what might happen in the future.
- Face The Music: Accept punishment or consequences of one's actions.
- Curry Favours: Seek favourable attention by flattering or trying to impress someone in order to gain an advantage.
Idioms Related to Situations and Conditions
- Weal And Woe: Good times and bad times, implying that life is full of ups and downs.
- Call In Question: Challenge or raise a question about something, often implying doubt or uncertainty.
Idioms Related to Business and Finances
- Make Both Ends Meet: Live within one's means, meaning to manage finances effectively to avoid debt or financial difficulties.
- Put Up The Shutters: Go out of business, either temporarily or permanently, often due to financial difficulties.
- A Drop In A Bucket: A very small amount that has little impact or significance.
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Test your knowledge of English idioms and their meanings. Learn idioms used in everyday conversations and improve your language skills.
