Idioms and...........( 1 )
To make our language more interesting we use phrases and idioms. Idioms are actually phrases with special meaning. We do not get the proper meaning from the word-meaning. English language is rich in phrases and idioms. I propose to discuss some important and commonly used idioms here. It is hoped that it will kindle interest in the mind of my students and friends and they will find a good book on idioms and and phrases and enrich their language. Let us begin our journey into the world of phrases and idioms.
- A to Z ( very thoroughly and completely )= Ranjit has studied the Bhagbat Gita from A to Z.
- A1 ( very best )= Hotel Sikkim Aurora is an A1 hotel at Pelling.
- ABC ( primary knowledge ) =Mr SPK does not know the ABC of Hindu Religion.
- Of one's own accord.( willingly, without being influenced by others )= Apratim decided to leave the old job on his own accord.
- Bring to account ( punish /making sure that somebody who did something wrong must pay for his wrongdoing )=The terrorists must be brought to account for the crimes they have committed.
- By all accounts ( in the opinion of all )= By all accounts Mamoni is a very sober girl and a good human being.
- Give a good account of oneself ( doing well )= I am sure Debnath will give a good account of himself in the interview.
- A backhanded compliment. ( praising reluctantly ) = Apratim gave me a backhanded compliment by praising my photo publicly.
- The back of beyond ( a very remote place ) = I was born at back and beyond, at a remote place in Bangladesh.
- Backpedal ( forced to change one's opinion )= Faced with a strong public criticism the Govt. was forced to backpedal and withdraw the new law.
- Bag and baggage ( with all the belongings )= Soumyakanti left Burdwan bag and baggage and said he would never come back.
- A bad egg ( an evil person )= Don't mix with Nirmal for he is a bad egg.
- Go from bad to worse ( deteriorate/ worsen ) = Hiru's financial condition has gone from bad to worse; he is unable to run his business.
Study the above mentioned examples and use the idioms in your own sentences. You will feel good. A little bit of ornamentation is necessary to make your language sound better. Use them in your conversation with your friends. In course of time you will be able to create your own idioms.
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