Idioms are so useful when it comes to expressing something in a better way, especially in the speaking section. There are some situations when you have to state something in a short period of time but it takes so much time to deliver. Then comes the role of idioms that makes your sentences look more precise and effective. Here is lesson 113 of the Useful Idioms for Better Communication Series that you can learn to improve your speaking and writing.
Daily Use Idioms #113
Here is the list of 7 Idioms in this lesson. Learn, Use, and Improve.
Note: sth means something while sb means somebody. One’s is replaced with a possessive pronoun such as your, my, his, her, etc.
1. On the horizon
-The analysts see a huge rise in the stock market on the horizon
-आने ही वाला
She trained her binoculars on the horizon.
2. On the horns of a dilemma
-I’m on the horns of a dilemma: if I sell the house now I have no place to live, but if wait I may not get good price.
-इक और कुआँ दूसरी और खाई , दुवहीदह की सिथत
I was on the horns of a dilemma when I was offered another job.
3. Horses for courses
-Ah well, horses for courses. Just because a plumber can repair your washing machine, id doesn’t mean he can fix your car as well.
-अलग-अलग लोगो का अलग-अलग कयूं के लिए ाचा होना
It does suggest horses for courses, Men with the metal for matchplay golf.
4. In hot water
-He found himself in hot water over his speech on immigration.
-मुसीबत में होना
He soaked his stained shirt in hot water.
5. A house of cards
-The organization that looked so solid and dependable turned out to be a house of cards
-कमजोर ढांचा
I tried to build a house of cards but is soon toppled down.
6. Eat humble pie
-Those who had predicted landslide victory for the ruling party in the general elections had to eat humble pie and apologise publicly.
-मुँह की खाना
Eat humble pie and get used to it mate.
7. An old hand
-The problem with this machine is tricky and not for beginners-leave it to an old hand to sort out the mess.
-कुशल होना , अनभुवी होना
An old hand at photography, Tim has been shooting wildlife as a hobby for the last 13 years.
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