January 31, 2018

COME TO SOMEONE’S RESCUE

Example: -I went through some severe financial crisis and my brothers came to my rescue. – The load was too heavy to carry that’s why my […]
January 28, 2018

BREAKING POINT

Example: – I can’t stand the situation anymore. I feel at breaking point. – Don’t try to talk to him now. He is very angry and […]
January 27, 2018

THE STREET SWEEPER

Whenever I leave home, I see him sweeping the street with the same steady effort and vivacity. I used to greet him first and he replied […]
January 19, 2018

HARD LUCK

Example: Person A: They didn’t select my application for the vacant position. Person B: Oh, I see. Hard luck. Meaning: Person B used the expression “hard […]
January 18, 2018

ON THE SPOT

Examples: The instructions were carried out on the sopt. Be quiet and bring me your notebook on the spot! Meaning: Immediately
January 15, 2018

CRYSTAL CLEAR

Examples : He made it crystal clear that he won’t have any deal with them. His speech was crystal clear. Meaning : Very easy to understand, […]
January 14, 2018

BE ALL EARS

Example: – Can I explain my view? – Go ahead. I am all ears. Meaning: To be / feel enthusiastic about listening to someone.  
January 13, 2018

BE ON (OFF) DUTY

Examples : -There is a long queue and only one clerk is on duty. – I don’t answer the phone when I am on duty. Meaning: To […]