Phrases and idioms

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  1. prabhabala

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    Here are a few more :

    1. The apple of one's eye : to be a favourite of someone
    2. A bolt from the Blue : a sudden shock ...............
     
  2. RamyaVaradharajan

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    Hello Prabha ma'am, Thank you for peeping in and leaving your bit of info!

    Hope many more do follow the suit!

    My bit of homework goes as follows:

    "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" : To have an actual advantage of something we possess rather than that we dream for.

    "A fish out of water" : Someone in the trap of an unsuited situation

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  3. RamyaVaradharajan

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    Many thanks Huma ma'am,

    Continue your work and inspire others too!:)

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  4. RamyaVaradharajan

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    Hello Poonam ma'am, Thank you for sharing the same

    Continue posting and inspire others too!

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  5. RamyaVaradharajan

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    Hello Meenakshi :)

    Thanks a lot dear!

    Keep posting and inspire others!

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  6. Huma

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    All that glitters is not gold.....a showy article may not necessarily be valuable.
     
  7. RamyaVaradharajan

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    Hello Prabha ma'am and dear Meenakshi,

    Thank you for your kind response.

    "Rack and ruin" means complete destruction
    "To a T" means properly; often used as "suits to a T"

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  8. Huma

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    green-eyed monster.....................envy
     
  9. RamyaVaradharajan

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    "True Blue" means loyal and unwavering in one's support for a cause.

    "Blue plate meal" means a set meal provided at a reduced price.

    "In the pink" means in perfect condition.

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    "Arty-farty" : Pertaining to; having interest in

    "As busy as a bee" : Very busy


     

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