3 . write the meaning of the following idioms and use each of them in sentences of your own. I. To beat a retreat 2.to stick to one's guns 3.to steal a March on 4.to pass muster 5.up in arms
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1)withdraw quickly in order to avoid something unpleasant."as the bombs started to go off, they beat a hasty retreat across the field"
2)refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism.
"I sticked to the gun that I'll not give up."
3)gain an advantage over (someone) by acting before they do."stores that open on Sunday are stealing a march on their competitors"
4)be accepted as adequate or satisfactory."this manifesto would not pass muster with the voters"
5)protesting vigorously about something."teachers are up in arms about new school tests"
2)refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism.
"I sticked to the gun that I'll not give up."
3)gain an advantage over (someone) by acting before they do."stores that open on Sunday are stealing a march on their competitors"
4)be accepted as adequate or satisfactory."this manifesto would not pass muster with the voters"
5)protesting vigorously about something."teachers are up in arms about new school tests"
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