(v) Find out the meanings of the following phrases. Use them in your own
sentences.
(a) give and take
(b) a black eye
(c) lower than the angels
(d) knock someone down
Answers
Explanation:
Below is an alphabetical list of widely used and repeated proverbial phrases. Whenever known, the origin of the phrase or proverb is noted.
A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context.
Answer:
- give and take
Solution: give and take: an exchange of ideas, statements, goods and produce.
sentence: In every friendship there has to be some give and take.
- a black eye
Solution: A black eye: skin around the eye that has gone dark because it has been hit.
sentence: He had a fight at school and came home with a black eye.
- Lower than the angels
Solution: Lower than the angels: less than perfect
sentence: The employees in Raj’s firm are lower than angels as they are seldom motivated to perform their duties.
- knock someone down
Solution: knock someone down: to strike someone and cause them to fall to the ground.
sentence: The policeman warned the kids that if they run in the middle of the road, a vehicle might knock someone down.