Idiom and the example

idiom an the example

An idiom is an expression whose meaning is different from the meaning of its constituent words. Knowledge of idioms is an important part of comprehension of the English language. Below is a list of some commonly used  

1.idioms in English with their meaning and usage.

IDIOM	MEANING
TURN OVER A NEW LEAF	Changing your better for the better

After Ajit was released from prison, he decided to turn over a new leaf and become an honest man.

2)Rajesh got only forty percentage marks in the English mid-term exams. He needs to pull up his socksif he has to score well in his final exams.

IDIOM	MEANING
PULL UP ONE’S SOCKS	To make an effort to improve

3)

IDIOM	MEANING
HIT BELOW THE BELT	To act in an unfair matter

The candidate of the opposition party spread false rumours about the Minister. People felt that it was an act of hitting below the belt.

4)

IDIOM	MEANING
GIFT OF THE GAB	The ability to speak well

Pooja was able to keep the audiences amused with her stories. She surely has the gift of the gab.

5)

IDIOM	MEANING
WILD GOOSE CHASE	Futile search

Searching for hidden gold in the village field is nothing but a wild goose chase.

6)

IDIOM	MEANING
HAVE SECOND THOUGHTS	Reconsideration of a decision

When Rajiv could not answer any question in the Economics assignment, he started having second thoughts about his decision to take Economics as his main subject.

7)

IDIOM	MEANING
BREAK THE ICE	Overcome initial shyness

The teacher asked the students to introduce themselves to each other to break the ice.

IDIOM	MEANING
MAKE A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL	To give great importance to minor things

Manoj stopped talking to Rupa because she did not lend him her notebook. I think he is making a mountain out of a molehill.

8)

IDIOM	MEANING
AT LOGGERHEADS	To differ strongly

The two brothers can never work together. They are always at loggerheads.

9)

IDIOM	MEANING
MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES	Make the best of a good situation while it lasts

Mr. Sharma got the big contract to supply machine parts to a big Japanese company. He should make hay will the sun shines.

10)

IDIOM	MEANING
THROW IN THE TOWEL	To accept defeat

I am unable to solve this question. I am ready to throw in the towel.