IDIOM FUNCTIONS AS TO COLORING YOUR STYLE OF WRITING AN ESSAY .........
A hot potato
A hot potato is a controversial issue or topic that a
lot of people are talking about.
A penny for your thoughts
An expression used to suggest that you would like to
hear what somebody is thinking about.
Actions speak louder than words
You can judge people’s intentions by what they do than
by what they say.
Add insult to injury
To add insult to injury is to make a bad situation
worse.
An arm and a leg
If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very
expensive.
At the drop of a hat
If something happens at the drop of a hat, it happens
instantly.
Back to the drawing board
Used to suggest that you have to start all over again
because your attempts have been unsuccessful
Ball is in your court
When the ball is in your court it is up to you to take
the next step.
Barking up the wrong tree
To bark up the wrong tree is to accuse the wrong
person.
Be glad to see the back of
When you are happy to see the back of somebody you are
happy to see them leave.
Beat around the bush
To beat around the bush is to avoid the main topic.
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