Learn Idioms #4 Flashcards
an axe to grind
to have private reasons for being involved in something or for arguing for particular cause
an open book
person or thing that is easy to understand or about which everything is known.
reading between the line
look for or discover a meaning that is implied rather than explicitly stated.
mem: english teachers always read between the lines, the carpet was red, it indicates that the author for in anger…no mrs. koshy ..it was simply red.. thats it
to give the devil his due
To acknowledge the positive qualities of a person who is unpleasant or disliked.
mem : giving devil his due(appreciation for his good deeds)
to eat humble pie
make a humble apology and accept humiliation.
mem: you decided to be humble and accept it ..u ate humble pie
hobson’s choice
a choice of taking what is available or nothing at all.
mem :bargainers , anna rendhu tops 500rs illaina vendam
take with a grain of salt
to hear/listen/believe with some doubt
put up with
tolerate; endure.
talking through his hat
to speak without knowing the facts; make unsupported or incorrect statements.
mem : his hat is stopped the facts from reaching his brain :P
go through fire and water
to experience many difficulties
