Learn Idioms

Question 1

Under a cloud

Answer 1

under suspicion or generally not trusted n disapproved of

mem : u are standing under the cloud, dunno whether its gonna rain or not ,or pass by ..cannot be trusted

Question 2

flog a dead horse

Answer 2

waste energy on a lost cause or unalterable situation.

mem : flog means whip or beat , dead horse , its pretty direct meaning

Question 3

looked down upon

Answer 3

waste energy on a lost cause or unalterable situation.

Question 4

face the music

Answer 4

be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions.

mem : pidikadha song (consequences) ah irundaalum, keetu (face panni) dan aganum :P

Question 5

token strike

Answer 5

a situation in which a group of workers refuses to work, but only for a short period.

mem : token lasts for a short time only la + strike

Question 6

fell foul of

Answer 6

to get into trouble because of failing to do what is required by (the law, a rule, etc.)

mem : u didnt to the work, so foul pannitaanga (as in game ) n you are in trouble

Question 7

fits and starts

Answer 7

it often stops and then starts again at irregular interval.

Question 8

enough rope

Answer 8

To allow someone to continue behaving badly until he or she reaps the consequences.

mem : they know its wrong, but wont warn you , n lets you go along the bad path. until when u suffer, they most probably back off typesss