write the meaning of the following idioms and usr each of them in sentences of your own. 1. to beat a retreat 2.to stick to one one's guns 3.to pass muster 4.up in arms
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(1) beat a retreat- (meaning)to withdraw from a place very quickly.
Sentence--We went out into the cold weather, but beat a retreat to the warmth of our fire.
(2) stick to one's guns- (meaning)to remain firm in one's convictions; to stand up for one's rights.
Sentence--I'll stick to my guns on this matter.
(3) to pass muster- (meaning)to measure up to the required standards.
Sentence--If you don't wear a jacket and tie, you won't pass muster at that fancy restaurant.
(4)up in arms- (meaning)very angry
Sentence-- Local businessmen are up in arms over the new parking regulations which will make shopping very inconvenient for customers.
Sentence--We went out into the cold weather, but beat a retreat to the warmth of our fire.
(2) stick to one's guns- (meaning)to remain firm in one's convictions; to stand up for one's rights.
Sentence--I'll stick to my guns on this matter.
(3) to pass muster- (meaning)to measure up to the required standards.
Sentence--If you don't wear a jacket and tie, you won't pass muster at that fancy restaurant.
(4)up in arms- (meaning)very angry
Sentence-- Local businessmen are up in arms over the new parking regulations which will make shopping very inconvenient for customers.
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