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    BA 2nd Sem (Comp Eng) IDIOMS AND PHRASES

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    This document defines and provides examples for common English idioms and phrases: - "An arm and a leg" means a lot of money, such as an expensive cruise costing an arm and a leg. - "At the drop of a hat" means immediately or without hesitation, like being ready to go shopping without delay. - "Back to the drawing board" refers to starting over from the beginning after a failure, like returning to study after failing an exam.

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    This document defines and provides examples for common English idioms and phrases: - "An arm and a leg" means a lot of money, such as an expensive cruise costing an arm and a leg. - "At the drop of a hat" means immediately or without hesitation, like being ready to go shopping without delay. - "Back to the drawing board" refers to starting over from the beginning after a failure, like returning to study after failing an exam.

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    This document defines and provides examples for common English idioms and phrases: - "An arm and a leg" means a lot of money, such as an expensive cruise costing an arm and a leg. - "At the drop of a hat" means immediately or without hesitation, like being ready to go shopping without delay. - "Back to the drawing board" refers to starting over from the beginning after a failure, like returning to study after failing an exam.

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    IDIOMS AND

    PHRASES
    COMPULSORY ENGLISH
    An arm and a leg
    Meaning: A lot of money.
    Example: It’s the best cruise in the world, but it will
    cost you an arm and a leg.

    At the drop of a hat


    Meaning: Immediately; without any hesitation
    Example: Ellie was always ready to go shopping at the
    drop of a hat.
    Back to the drawing board
    Meaning: When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
    Example: Since you failed in exam, you have to go back to the
    drawing board

    Ball is in your court


    Meaning: It is up to you to make the next decision or step
    Example: I have given enough suggestions; now the
    ball's in your court
    Cut corners
    Meaning: When something is done badly to save money.
    Example: She is too lazy that she keep cutting corners

    Devil's Advocate
    Meaning: To present a counter argument for the sake of
    argument
    Example: He is never satisfied without being devil’s advocate

    Don't count your chickens before the eggs have hatched


    Meaning: "Don't make plans for something that might not
    happen".
    Barking up the wrong tree
    Meaning: Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong
    person.
    Example: The police were barking up the wrong tree

    Beat around the bush


    Meaning: Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about
    the issue.
    Example: The Prime Minister was beating around the bush in the
    interview.
    Bite off more than you can chew
    Meaning: To take on a task that is beyond one’s capacity.
    Example: To show off his ability, he always bites off more than he can
    chew.

    Cross that bridge when you come to it


    Meaning: Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not
    before.
    Example: Do not stress out for exam now, Cross the bridge only when
    you come to it.

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