UNIT 3 PROSE IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Idioms and Phrases
An idiom is a phrase, saying or a group of words that has a metaphorical (not literal) meaning, which has become accepted in common usage. An idiom's symbolic sense is quite different from the literal meaning or definition of the words of which it is made. ... Idioms bring a spectacular illustration to everyday speech
ஒரு IDIOM என்பது ஒரு சொற்றொடர், சொல் அல்லது ஒரு உருவக (சொற்பொருள் அல்ல) பொருளைக் கொண்ட சொற்களின் குழு, இது பொதுவான பயன்பாட்டில் ஏற்றுக்கொள்ளப்பட்டுள்ளது. ஒரு IDIOM குறியீட்டு உணர்வு, அது உருவாக்கப்பட்ட சொற்களின் நேரடி அர்த்தம் அல்லது வரையறையிலிருந்து முற்றிலும் மாறுபட்டது. ... அன்றாட பேச்சுக்கு இடியம்ஸ் ஒரு அற்புதமான விளக்கத்தை கொண்டு வருகிறது
Pick out the idioms and phrases from the box and write them in the blanks equivalent to their meanings. One is done for you.
bring it on, find one’s voice, lend an ear, come across, on the ball, get along, hang on, over the moon, work out, sharp as a tack
IDIOMS PHRASES
1. Competent - on the ball 1. To meet or find by chance - come across
2. Become more confident in expressing oneself
- find one’s voice 2. To exercise - work out
3. Extremely happy - over the moon 3. To accept a challenge with confidence -
hang on
4. Mentally agile - sharp as a tack 4. To have a friendly relationship - get along
5. Listen - lend an ear 5. To keep something - bring it on
Read the given sentences carefully and fill in with appropriate phrasal verbs. Choose
them from the help box.
get along with, take off, shut down, look after, warm up
1. The air hostess instructed the passengers to wear the seat belts during the take off.
2. Venkat felt happy to get along with the neighbours in the new locality.
3. There will be a shut down next week in the office.
4. Doing warm up every day in the morning keeps one healthy.
5. The mother instructed the maid to look after the child carefully.
Read the given passage carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs
from the help box.
burn off keep up build up tire out
warms up put on work out stretch out
Riya is a young dancer who feels contented and satisfied with herself. Let’s hear from her.
Hi, everyone! I am Riya. I suppose I’m really lucky because I don’t put on weight easily. I never
work out in the gym and the only time I stretch out is when I need something from the top shelf. I tried
aerobics several times but I couldn’t keep up with the others. I take my pet for a walk thrice a day and
that helps to burn off the calories. I usually watch what I eat but I sometimes binge on icecream.
My sister Diya, is a real fitness fanatic. Before she works out she warms up every day with push
ups, sit ups, stretches and a jog around the park. She says it’s important to build up good levels of
strength and stamina. I don’t want to overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would tire out me!