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Exercise 4. Use the following idiomatic expressions in sentences of your own in order
to bring out their meaning clearly:
1. to make up one's mind
2. to leave in the lurch
3. in the nick of time
4. to be taken aback
5. to pull one's leg
6. to hold one's tongue
7. to burn the midnight oil
8. in the long run
9. to cut a sorry figure
10. on the contrary
Answers
Answer:
1.SENTENCE-
To decide I can't make up my mind where to take my vacation.
EXPLAINATION-
It's meaning is to make a decision about something.
Like in the sentence he's thinking about going, but he still hasn't made up his mind (about it).
2.SENTENCE-
Jane was angry enough to quit without giving notice, leaving her boss in the lurch.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is abandon or desert someone in difficult straits.
3.SENTENCE-
He arrived at the wedding in the nick of time.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is just at the time.
4.SENTENCE-
Maiskii was taken aback by the violence of public reaction.
EXPLAINATION-
It's meaning is to surprise or shock (someone).
5.SENTENCE-
Don't worry about what he said. He's just pulling your leg.
EXPLAINATION-
It's meaning is to tease someone.
6.SENTENCE-
When she said that she was very hardworking I had to hold my tongue.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is to remain silent.
7.SENTENCE-
It is very very hard assignment, and I had to burn the midnight oil to get it completed on time.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is to work late into the night.
8.SENTENCE-
You will find it beneficial in the long run.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is eventually.
9.SENTENCE-
You'll cut a sorry figure at the job interview if you wear jeans.
EXPLAINATION-
It's meaning is to appear in a way or make an impression that causes oneself to be regarded unfavorably by others.
10.SENTENCE-
On the contrary, he can claim some solid success.
EXPLANATION-
It's meaning is to intensify a denial of what has just been implied or stated by suggesting that the opposite is the case.
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