Tuesday, 15 September 2020

meaning and usage of idioms and phrases-10

1)See Someone Or Something In A New Light-to perceive, regard, or understand someone or something in a new, typically more positive way-

You really start to see your parents in a new light once you have children of your own.

2)Heavy Lifting-any serious, difficult, or arduous work or activities-

I'm only the assistant manager, but I'm the one who does all the heavy lifting in the company.

3) Heave In Sight Or Into View-come into view-

They held out until a British fleet hove in sight.

4) Read The Fine Print-to make oneself aware of the specific terms, conditions, restrictions, limitations, etc., of an agreement, contract, or other document, which are often printed in very small type and thus easy to miss-

The terms of the loan look pretty good at face value, but be sure to read the fine print or you could find yourself in a heap of trouble down the line.

5) Woe Betide-said when there will be trouble for someone, or someone will be punished, if they do a particular thing-

This is the second time he's been sent home from school this month, so woe betide him if it happens again!

6) Sweet Nothings-romantic and loving talk-

They're the couple in the corner, whispering/murmuring sweet nothings to each other.

7) Off The Beaten Track-in or into an isolated place-

We tried to find locations slightly off the beaten track, to have an adventure.

8) Worried Sick-very concerned or anxious about a person or situation-

The next time you're going to be this late getting home, please call me, because I was worried sick!

9) Accept A Wooden Nickel-to accept something that proves to be fraudulent or deceitful, to be swindled or conned-I'm done accepting wooden nickels - 

capricious women who say they love me, then get bored and decide I'm not worth their time.

10) Have A Part In-to have a specific involvement or participation in something-

Look, we all have a part in making sure this campaign is successful, so we each have to do our best.

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