Chapter: English
Idioms and their Meanings - Using Idioms in Sentences
Idioms and their Meanings - Using Idioms in
Sentences
An idiom
is a set of expression which has a meaning different from the literal meanings
of its components. Idioms present a great variety of structures and
combinations that are mostly unchangeable and often not logical and may not
follow basic rules of grammar.
Idioms
can be quite clear (in general; come out; at first; the root of all evil) or
pretty unclear (on end; pack it in; high and low; hard cash). Some idioms have
proper names in them (a Jack of all trades; Uncle Sam); some other idioms are
comparisons (as clear as a bell; as the crow flies). Proverbs and sayings may
also have idiomatic character (every cloud has a silver lining; still waters
run deep). The following is a list of idioms and their usage in sentences.
I knew it! After all, I was right! He returned to his hometown after all.
3. All along - all the time
I knew about his little secret all along.
4. All ears - eager to listen
I am all ears.
5. All of a sudden – suddenly
All of a sudden, he refused to pay.
6. All thumbs – clumsy
He can't fix anything, he's all thumbs.
7. As a rule - generally, usually
As a rule, we offer a 5% discount.
8. Big shot - important person
He is a big shot around here.
9. Blow it - lose the chance
He understood that he blew it.
10. Bottom line - main result; main factor
The bottom line is, I don't have enough money.
11. By all means - definitely, certainly
Do you need my help? By all means.
12. Carry weight - be important
His advice always carries weight here.
13. Catch someone's eye - attract attention
This picture caught my eye.
14. Come true - become reality
His dream came true when he met Kate.
15. Down to earth – practical
He's quiet, sensible, and down to earth.
16. Every now and then - occasionally
Every now and then I visit my old aunt.
17. Fall out of love - stop loving
They soon fell out of love and divorced.
18. For good – forever
After her death he left town for good.
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