Idiomatic Expressions : Idiomatic expression. Examples: In few of the following these sentences the idioms are colored blue and their meanings are given in the bracket. • The present disturbances will soon blow over . (Pass off) • The police produced the evidences to bear out the charge of murder. (Substantiate) • You must not build your hopes upon his promises. (Rely upon) • The matter has been cleared up . (Explained) • I readily closed with his offer. (Accepted) • He is ready to dispose off his car. (Sell) • Rust has eaten away the plate. (Corroded) • They fixed upon him to do the work. (Chose) • My good behavior so far gained on my father. (Won the favor of) • Please hear me out . (Hear me to the end)
Posted on: Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:00:54 +0000
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