make a list of 20 idioms and write their meanings. also use it in a sentence
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Idioms with their meanings and sentences are as follows :
1. Blessing in disguise
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'blessing in disguise' as 'something that seems bad or unlucky at first, but results in something good happening later.'
Sentence :
Missing the train proved to be a blessing in disguise for me.
2. The best of both worlds
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'the best of both worlds' as 'a situation in which you can enjoy the advantages of two very different things at the same time.'
Sentence :
He stays alone but visits his family on weekends, so he gets the best of both worlds.
3. Birds of a feather flock together
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'birds of a feather flock together' as 'said about people who have similar characters or interests, especially ones of which you disapprove, and who often spend time with each other .'
Sentence :
I saw the struggling artists together last night. Birds of a feather flock together.
4. Give someone the cold shoulder
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'give someone the cold shoulder' as 'to intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way.'
Sentence :
She's been giving me the cold shoulder since morning.
5. Let the cat out of the bag
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'let the cat out of the bag' as 'to allow a secret to be known, usually without intending to.'
Sentence :
I wanted to keep my new job a secret but my mother let the cat out of the bag.
6. Once in a blue moon
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'once in a blue moon' as 'not very often.'
Sentence :
I work in a foreign country. So, I only see my parents once in a blue moon.
7. On cloud nine
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'be on cloud nine' as 'to be extremely happy and excited.'
Sentence :
I am on cloud nine since I discovered that I have topped my semester-end exams.
8. Through thick and thin
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'through thick and thin ' as 'If you support or stay with someone through thick and thin, you always support or stay with them, even if there are problems or difficulties.'
Sentence :
My best friend has stayed with me through thick and thin .
9. Pull someone's leg
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'pull someone's leg' as 'to tell someone something that is not true as a way of joking with the person.'
Sentence :
Don't be upset. I was just pulling your leg.
10. Under the weather
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'under the weather' as 'If someone is or feels under the weather, they feel ill.'
Sentence :
I missed school as I was feeling a bit under the weather.
11. Miss the boat
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'miss the boat' as 'to lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act.'
Sentence :
He didn't book the flight tickets while they were still available and missed the boat.
12. Actions speak louder than words
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'actions speak louder than words' as 'said to emphasize that what you do is more important and shows your intentions and feelings more clearly than what you say.'
Sentence :
He always speaks about buying her presents but never gets down to it. Actions speak louder than words.
13. Bite off more than you can chew
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'bite off more than you can chew' as 'to try to do something that is too difficult for you.'
Sentence :
I think she has bitten off more than she can chew by signing up so many new projects.
14. Break the ice
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'break the ice' as 'to make people who have not met before feel more relaxed with each other.'
Sentence :
Word games are great to break the ice with new students.
15. Costs an arm and a leg
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'costs an arm and a leg' as 'to be extremely expensive.'
Sentence :
Hermes bags cost an arm and a leg. I simply can't afford them.
16. It's a piece of cake
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'it's a piece of cake' as 'something that is easy to do.'
Sentence :
The holiday homework was a piece of cake.
17. As right as rain
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'as right as rain' as 'to feel healthy or well again.'
Sentence :
I feel as right as rain after my short holiday.
18. Bolt from the blue
Cambridge English Dictionary defines 'bolt from the blue' as 'something important or unusual that happens suddenly or unexpectedly.'
Sentence :
The news of my brother's promotion came like a bolt from the blue.
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don't judge a book by its cover.
better late than never.
break a leg.
get out of hand.
no pain,no gain
so far so good.
to makeatter worse.
you can say that again.
a dime a dozen.
cutting corners.
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