Author: Manjusha

Body idioms

A large number of idioms are formed with the names of body parts. Here is a list of them. Best foot forward To put your best foot forward is to do your very best...

Idioms you must know

This lesson deals with the most common idioms in English. Each idiom is followed by its definition or meaning and example sentences. I couldn’t agree with you more = I entirely agree with you...

Animal idioms

Here are some animal idioms. Each expression is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. To be a chicken / to be chicken livered If you are a chicken you...

Money idioms

Here is a list of common money idioms. Put your money where your mouth is This expression is used to suggest that one should practice what one preaches. All those billionaires who talk about...

Colour Idioms

Here is a list of colour idioms. Each idiom is followed by its meaning/definition and example sentences. Black out: loss of electricity; complete darkening of a room when lights are put out; sudden loss...

Food related idioms

Here is a list of food-related idioms. Each idiom is followed by its meaning or definition. Example sentences are also given. Eat dirt To eat dirt is to accept bad treatment without complaining. My...

Entertainment idioms

Here is a list of some entertainment idioms. To make a clown of yourself You make a clown of yourself when your actions or words make you appear silly or foolish. He made a...

Like and alike | Grammar exercise

Complete the following sentences using like or alike. 1. The two girls are —————— in looks but they have very different personalities. a) like b) alike 2. He is ——————- his father. a) like...

Degrees of comparison | Grammar exercise

Complete the following sentences using an adjective or adverb in the appropriate degree of comparison. 1. She is —————— than her sister. a) shorter b) more short c) shortest 2. Fact is —————– than...