Learn Idioms #9

Question 1

to fight tooth and nail

Answer 1

to try very hard to get something you want

Question 2

turned a deaf ear

Answer 2

refuse to listen or respond to a statement or request.

Question 3

to be always at his beck and call

Answer 3

ready to do something for someone any time you are asked

adhu naaaneee:P

Question 4

in the long run

Answer 4

over or after a long period of time; eventually.

Question 5

in the good books

Answer 5

be in somebody’s favor or good opinion.

Question 6

at stake

Answer 6

at risk

Question 7

the pros and cons

Answer 7

advantages and disadvantages

Question 8

got the sack

Answer 8

to be dismissed suddenly from a job

mem: mootta(sack) mudichu ellam yedhuthutu kelambu

Question 9

sitting on the fence

Answer 9

avoid making a decision or choice

mem: adhu oru mellisaaana koodu :P

Question 10

to play to the gallery

Answer 10

After 7 & 8, try Qs till 115 from that book

act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste.

mem: gallery is display or sale of art..so relatable