A very joyous evening to all IL friends! Why don't we spark up on a few phrases and quotations here. Probably one can include the meaning too! This way we might play and learn new phrases too! "Make hay while the sun shines" The same can be explained as: One must utilize the opportunities when they knock your way! Doing things at the right time in order to reap proper results! Regards Happy learning!
hi A diamond in the rough......someone who is basically good hearted but lacking social graces and respect for the law.
Thank you ma'am for your kind response! I would like to add another! "A picture paints a thousand words" This depicts the powerfulness and simplicity of the art per se.
Hi Ramya , Nice thread ! Here are a few idioms and their meanings and example sentence 1. beat around the bush: evade an issue; avoid giving a direct answer. Example sentence : Quit beating around the bush! If you don't want to go with me, just tell me!" 2. can't make heads or tails of something: can't understand something at all; find something confusing and illogical. Example sentence : I can't make heads or tails of your e-mail. Were you having problems with your computer?" 3. catch one's eye: attract one's attention/interest.Example sentence : "This brochure about Tahiti caught my eye when I was at the travel agency."
Hi Ramya, U ve started a very nice thread..good job done..keep going. Here r a few phrases from my side: WENT OFF means EXPLODED FELL OUT means QUARRELLED BROKE DOWN means FAILED TO WORK MADE OFF means RAN AWAY