The Idioms and Phrases 2 category gathers common idiomatic expressions and phrases used in English. It helps learners understand meanings, contexts, and usage through examples and practice questions. Ideal for students preparing for language exams or improving everyday communication.
'On cloud nine' means extremely happy; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Herculean task' means very tough task; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'To read between lines' means to understand the hidden meaning; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'I went to stay' means have very little in common; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Match the idioms in' means a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'It was apparent that' means shedding crocodile tears; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'To take to one's' means to run off; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Kick the can down' means to avoid dealing with a; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Match the idioms in' means (a) - (iv), (b) -; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'Wear your heart on' means to openly display one's emotions.; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'An eye wash' means a pretence; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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'The husband promised the' means promised an impossible thing; idiom figurative, not literal meaning.
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