Most Important Idioms And Phrases

We have selected these Idioms and Phrases for maximum usefulness. All these have appeared in recent years in different exams. it can be helpful in upcoming exams

 1.       An eye for an eye

Meaning: Punishment as severe as the crime or injury

Example: In some countries punishment still follows the principle of an eye for an eye.

2.       In the eyes of law

Meaning: From the legal viewpoint

Example: In the eyes of law your second marriage is illegal.

3.       See eye to eye

Meaning: To agree

Example: I can’t see eye to eye with you on this issue.

4.       In the mind’s eye

Meaning: In imagination

Example: The poet sees even distant things clearly in the mind’s eye.

5.       Pull a long face

Meaning: To look sad

Example: He pulled a long face at not being taken to the cinema.

6.       Face the music

Meaning: To be ready to face the consequences

Example: If I have committed the mistake, I must face the music.

7.       Take a fancy to

Meaning: Like someone

Example: He has taken a strong fancy to his new pet dog.

8.       Come into fashion

Meaning: become fashionable

Example: High heels have come into fashion again.

9.       Play fast and loose

Meaning: To change one’s attitude towards someone often

Example: He played fast and loose with his girl friend.

10.   A feather in one’s cap

Meaning: An achievement to be proud of

Example: The successful launching of a father and you can find them at the races every day.