Learn Idioms #3

Question 1

to give him piece of my mind

Answer 1

rebuke someone, expressing anger or frustration

mem: when she messed her car, he gave her piece of mind (angry) to express her emotion

Question 2

to stave off

Answer 2

to stop something bad from happening. to prevent it from affecting you for a period of time

Question 3

take after

Answer 3

resemble (a parent or ancestor).

mem : Mosu takes after her mother

Question 4

made no bones abound

Answer 4

to be very sure and definite about , to be honest and open about it

mem: she made no bones abound loosing the Olympics

Question 5

heads will roll

Answer 5

people will be dismissed or forced to resign, punished because of something that has happened

mem: kaivaithal, vetta vendiyadhu thalai allavaaaaa!!!! verraassaaaaaaa rudraaaaasaaaa….chills..literal chills

Question 6

made a clear breast of

Answer 6

to speak openly and honestly about

Question 7

to keep up

Answer 7

to persist or persevere in; also : maintain, sustain

Question 8

sowing wild oats

Answer 8

to have many sexual relationships particularly when one is young

Question 9

stand-offish

Answer 9

distant and cold in manner; unfriendly.

mem: standing away :P

Question 10

blowing your own trumpet

Answer 10

to praise your own abilities and achievement