Wednesday, June 5, 2024

#idioms

1. Achilles' Heels:*

(Weak Spot in circumstances or character)
The Fall of Singapore to the Japanese Proved the Achilles' heel of the British Power.

*2. Keep Abreast of:*
(At an Equal Pace With)
You should read this journal if you want to keep abreast of the latest literary trends

*3. Within an Ace of:*
(Escaping by Hair's Breath)
He was within an ace of death.

*4. Have a Nodding Acquaintance with:*
(Have a Slight acquaintance with)
I have only a nodding acquaintance with him.

*5. Adamant to:*
(Hard substances can't break)
At this point i am adamant no one can change my decision.

*6. Address oneself of:*
(Apply oneself to)
It is time we addressed ourselves to the business in hand.

*7. In the Air:*
(Spreading about)
The Questions are in the air.

*8. On the Air:*
(Broadcast)
The Prime Minister will be on the air soon.

*9. Establish an Alibi:*
(Prove that one was at another place at the time of the alleged act)
The accused was able to establish an alibi.

*10. All in All:*
(All-Powerful)
The Head clerk is all in all in this office.

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