IDIOMS
CLASS- VII TERM-2
CLASS VII
TERM 2
Hard and fast
Meaning :
♢a strict rule that cannot be
altered under any
circumstances.
Sentence :
♢ These regulations are not hard
and fast. They can be changed
by general consent.
♢ There are no hard-and-fast
rules about this.
In the guise of
In the long run
To keep at arm’s length
To leave no stone unturned
To go through
Meaning :
to inspect; to examine
Sentence :
● I watched my son go through
the same treatment last year.
● Make sure you go through
every line item carefully.
Pros and cons
A red letter day
Rhyme or reason
Storm in a tea cup
To smell a rat
To turn a deaf ear
Through thick and thin
To turn the tables
Ups and downs
Wear and tear
Meaning:
●
the damage that comes from ordinary use.
Sentences:
●
Most tires will last for four years with
normal wear and tear.
●
The car belongs to you and you can wear
and tear it up as much as you like.
●
Unfortunately, sometimes products break
after the warranty expires, or the break is
caused by wear-and-tear or use negligence.
To take after
MATCH THE IDIOMS WITH THEIR MEANINGS :
COLUMN A
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
To smell a rat
To go through
To take after
Wear and tear
In the guise of
To keep at an arm’s
length
Storm in a tea cup
Ups and downs
Pros and cons
Through thick and thin
COLUMN B
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
To resemble.
Arguments in favour and against.
In the dress of.
To keep at a distance.
Success and failures.
To detect something wrong.
A small quarrel.
Through good as well as bad
times.
I. Damage resulting to the constant
use.
J. To examine.
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