Tuesday, 15 September 2020

meaning and usage of idioms and phrases- 5

1)Gym Bunny-someone who spends a lot of time exercising in the gym, and who cares very much about the shape and condition of their body-

There was no way I'd ever be gym bunny enough to be in that good shape again.

2)Shoot The Breeze-to spend time talking about things that are not important- 
We sat out on the porch, just shooting the breeze.

3) Grease Someone's Palm-to bribe one discreetly, as by slipping money into their palm- 

I greased my brother's palm to stop him from telling Mom that I had a party while she was away.

4) Circle The Drain-to be in a state of severe deterioration such that one is approaching inevitable ruin, failure, or death- 

Her political career began to circle the drain after news of her affair came to public light.

5) Take Something As Read-to accept that something is true without making sure that it is-

It's a shame that a lot of people take it as read that video games are no more than idle entertainment.

6)Skin And Bones-extremely thin-

Your brother is just skin and bones - has he been sick?

7) Rolling In The Aisles-laughing uncontrollably, generally used for an audience-
The new comedy series had them rolling in the aisles.
8) Through The Wringer-through some ordeal, difficulty, trial, or punishment; through an unpleasant experience-

Jake wasn't a great fit for the military, and he was constantly being put through the wringer for disobedience.

9) Hunt Where The Ducks Are-to pursue or look for one's objectives, results, or goals in the place where one is most likely to find them-

If you're looking to expand your customer base, you need to identify who would benefit from your business the most and then hunt where the ducks are.

10) At The Outset-at the beginning-

I told him at the outset I wasn't interested, still he keeps pestering me.

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