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10 idioms and 10 phrasal words from a standard dictionary with their meanings and usages​

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Idioms:

  • A penny for your thoughts-A way of asking what someone is thinking
  • Actions speak louder than words-  People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
  • Add insult to injury- To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
  • At the drop of a hat- Meaning: without any hesitation; instantly.
  • Back to the drawing board- When an attempt FAILS and it's time to start all over.
  • Ball is in your court- It is up to you to make the next decision or step
  • Barking up the wrong tree- Looking in the wrong place. ACCUSING the wrong person
  • Be glad to see the back of- Be happy when a person leaves.
  • Beat around the bush- Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
  • Best of both worlds- Meaning: All the advantages.

Phrasal verbs:

  • Turn around- stop being unsuccessful, get to be successful.  
  • Break off-  end a relationship, association, etc.
  • Cut out- shape or form by cutting.
  • TUCK in-  make somebody feel comfortable in bed, put a child to bed.
  • Give away- give something as a gift.
  • Take back-  retract something that you said.
  • Act on- To take action because of something like information RECEIVED.
  • Act out- Perform something with actions and gestures.
  • Act up- Behave badly or STRANGELY.
  • Add on- Include in a calculation.


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