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 8 of the Useful Idioms for Better Communication Series that you can learn to improve your speaking and writing.
Daily Use Idioms #8
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. about to (do sth)
– be on the point of doing sth
– कारण बताना
The tree was about to fall.
2. according to (sb or sth)
– as said or told by sb, in agreement with sth
– के अनुसार
Answer a fool according to his folly.
3. account for (sth)
– provide an explanation or answer for sth
– कारण बताना
Low pay accounts for the high turnover.
4. all of a sudden
– suddenly, without advance warning
– अचानक
All of a sudden he turned about and saw me.
5. as a matter of fact
– actually
– किसी के चरित्र की आलोचना करना
I don’t permit to cast aspersions on my friend.
6. as far as
– to the extent or degree of sth
– जहाँ तक
As far as I recollect, you came late.
7. as for
– with regard to, concerning
– से सम्बंधित
As for the money, don’t give it a second thought.
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