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             An idiom is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative or sometimes

             literal meaning.





                                                                    Nancy,
                    Hey Ricky!
                  Ask your dog to                                 He doesn’t
                   seal his lips.                                 understand
                                                                    idioms.





























             List of a Few of The Commonly Used Idioms

                                   Idioms                                            Meaning

                  1.  Ended in smoke                                 came to nothing

                  2.  To keep an eye on                              keep a watch
                  3.  Face to face                                   to confront with or discuss openly

                  4.  To fall into the hands                         to be caught by someone

                  5.  To hold one’s tongue                           to keep quiet
                  6.  Over head and ears                             deeply involved

                  7.  To be at arm’s length                          not to be too friendly with someone

                  8.  To fight tooth and nail                        to fight with one’s all strength


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