English, asked by karkarthik03, 1 year ago

pls send me idoms and in which situation they are used​

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Answered by SanyaBhasin
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when pigs fly'. Now, it's got nothing to do with pigs and their flight, we all know, pigs can't fly. But this idiom means 'never'.

Sentence usage: I'll increase your pocket money when the pigs fly. This means, the person speaking to you will never increase your pocket money

1. At the drop of a hat: Without hesitation

2. Beat around the bush: To avoid the point/topic

3. Devil's advocate: To present a counter argument

4. Let the cat out of the bag: To reveal a secret

5. Miss the boat: To miss the chance

6. Sit on the fence: To avoid making a choice/decision

7. Straight from the horse's mouth: Something directly said by the main source

8. Taste of your own medicine: To get the same treatment that you have given to others

9. Steal someone's thunder: To steal the limelight

10. The ball is in your court: It is up to you to make the next move

Answered by prabhudevmathpatiTP
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A dime a dozenSomething commonBeat around the bushAvoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortableBetter late than neverBetter to arrive late than not to come at all
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