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Idioms and phrases 25th October

Niyati chaudhry , Published On:25-Oct-2017

 

To Keep one’s body and soul together - to earn that much money which is necessary to live a normal life

He can’t even keep his body and soul together.

 

To Jump on the bandwagon - to follow a particular style or trend

She jumped on the bandwagon and bought a roughed jeans.

 

Kicked the bucket - to die

Last week, she kicked the bucket.

 

Nuts and Bolts - essential thing or person

Sauce is nuts and bolts of pasta.

 

Nothing to sneeze at - something which is bearable

The taste was not good but also it’s nothing to sneeze at.

 

John Hancock - someone’s signature

Put your John Hancock in the end of the application and submit it at the reception.  

 

To not to give a damn - to not to care at all

I don't give a damn about her proposal.

 

Knee Jerk reaction -  without thinking quick reaction on something which is generally disappointing

I was shocked to see his knee jerk reaction.

 

Nineteen to the dozen - to speak very quickly

She mostly speaks in nineteen to dozen manner.







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