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Idioms and Phrases

Online Class by Satyadhar Joshi shivgan3@yahoo.com http://www.wiziq.com/shivgan_joshi http://www.freegregmatclass.com/. Idioms and Phrases . Content. List of Idioms and Phrases Idiomatic Phrasal Verbs Idioms with comparison Comparison with like Verbs

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Idioms and Phrases

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  1. Online Class by Satyadhar Joshi shivgan3@yahoo.com http://www.wiziq.com/shivgan_joshi http://www.freegregmatclass.com/ Idioms and Phrases

  2. Content • List of Idioms and Phrases • Idiomatic Phrasal Verbs • Idioms with comparison • Comparison with like • Verbs • Applications in various areas of AWA and RCs • Conclusion • References

  3. Introduction • This class is important for essay writing • Also important for the new GRE which will use them more than the current GRE • And MBA entrance exams where you application of these idioms • Furthermore in the reading comprehension these are used to conclude or start the paragraphs • Thus very important part of the exam preparations

  4. List of Idioms: Part A • All sixes and sevens • Between scylla and charybdis (between devil and deep sea) • Cat’s paw = A person used a tool by another person • To catch a tartar = To attack one who turns out to be stranger than expected • Dutch courage = Courage or bravado brought about the wine • Hosbon’s choice = The pretence of a choice, a choice which is actually not a choice • Far cry = remote from • Jaundiced mind = A prejudiced mind • The last straw = A single event when combined by others caused a big loss • Keep abreast of = to keep oneself informed • To look before on leaps= To consider all circumstances before taking action

  5. List of Idioms: Part B • The last straw • To look before one leaps • To mince matters = to state bluntly • Penny wise and pound foolish = • A rainy day = A period of financial distress • To rest on one’s laurels = To bask ones past glory • To sow one’s wild oats = To lead a dissipated life in one's youth • Storm in teacup = great excitement for a trivial matter • A swan song = The last performance of a great man • To throw down the gauntlet = To challenge someone

  6. Meaning of some the Idioms • At six or seven = in the state of confusion • Back stair influence = Improper Influence • Beat a retreat = to withdraw quickly • To bid one’s time= wait patiently • A bold from the blue= An unexpected calamitous blow • To burry the hatchet= To forget the past

  7. Idioms with comparison • As cool as cucumber = calm and controlled • As bald as coot = completely bald • As blind as bat • As bold as brass • As clear as mud • As fit as fiddle = in good physical condition • As near as dammit • As pleased as punched = delighted • As tough as old boots • As true as steel

  8. Comparison with Like • Like a bear = bad tempered • Like a bull in china shop = clumsy and rough mannered • Like a cat on hot bricks = restless and nervous • Like a clapper = with great energy and speed • But out like a light = fall quickly into deep sleep • Drink like fish = drink large quantities of alcohol • Like a shot = immediately • Get on like a house on fire = friendly and compatible • Work like a Trojan = work very hard

  9. Verbs • Throw one over = get rid of • Hang upon = to depend upon

  10. Examples • E-rater • MBA exams

  11. Applications • In essays • Makes Reading comprehension easy

  12. Conclusion • A brief introduction to idioms • Quick revision • For any doubts email me at shivgan3@yahoo.com • For more details check out http://onlineclasses.nanotechbiz.org

  13. References • ChandreshAgrawal CAT Hardcover Indore

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