Do you believe in the magic of words? Are you looking for ways to notch up your writing game and stand out of the crowd? Want to sound more native than a new writer? Have a look at a few idioms which can help you express yourself profoundly –
i. A hot potato – It is used to refer to any issue which usually is a topic of dispute.
Example – A discussion with parents on flaws of arranged marriages turn into a hot potato.
ii. Barking up the wrong tree – Looking in the wrong place.
Example – Upon John’s intervention, Sherlock realized he was barking up the wrong tree all this while in search of evidence.
iii. Cut corners – something was done badly to save money.
Example – The couple cut corners in stage decoration while planning their wedding.
iv. Drastic times call for drastic measures – Extremely desperate to do something and hence take drastic action.
Example – On being hungry for two days, the beggar decided to steal some bread from the grocery store. For drastic times call for drastic measures.
v. Jump on the bandwagon – Join popular trend or activity.
Example – Today’s millennial generation does not think twice before jumping on the bandwagon of fashion.
vi. Twist someone’s arm – Convince someone to do something they initially denied to.
Example – Despite Mary being hydrophobic, John twisted her arm to join him for scuba diving.
vii. Go cold turkey – Quit something addictive or dangerous suddenly.
Example – After his father’s sudden heart attack, he went cold turkey on smoking.
viii. Face the music – Face consequences of one’s actions.
Example – Rachael had been procrastinating her work the full day. When the manager asked for sudden submission, she had to face the music.
ix. Look like a million dollar – Look absolutely fabulous and attractive.
Example – When he saw her entering the room, he quietly mouthed “You look like a million dollar” to her.
x. Keep your chin up – Stay strong.
On losing her unborn child, her parents advised her to chin up.
I hope these idioms come handy while you plan to pen down your views next.
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4 comments
Nice one
Definitely helpful.. thanks for sharing!
Each point has a deeper meaning, on broader perspective. Great post, Trusha!
Quite helpful!
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