100 most important idioms and phrases By Anoop Verma Sir
Cry for the moon - Ask for the impossible Be in a tight corner - In a very difficult situation Cock and bull story - Made up story that one should not believe Cat and dog life - Life full of quarrels Like a cat on hot bricks - Very nervous Have a card up one’s sleeve - Have a secret plan in reserve Tell against - To prove adverse to; to go against Run through - to squander or waste Run over - to drive over Alive and kicking - Active and healthy To burn one’s fingers - To lose on account of foolish behaviour At sea - Confused or lost Behind one’s back - In the absence of To call a spade a spade - To be frank and truthful To break the ice - To break the silence To bell the cat - To face the risk A cat and dog life - To lead a life full of quarrels A cold fish - A person devoid of emotions To cross the Rubicon -To take a decisive step Double-dealing - Deceiving To die hard - Change w...