Idioms and Phrases-I
1. ABC(Alphabet)- Most Elementary Knowledge
He does not know the ABC of business.
2. To Do Something Above Board- To Do Something Openly
He could do the construction above board as he had got the permission from the Municipal Committee.
3. To Settle One’s Account With- To Pay What ones Owes To Someone
I can’t wait for the last day. I will settle my account with him soon.
4. On Account Of-Because Of
The shop remained closed on Saturday on account of the orders of the market committee.
5.To Take Into Account- To Consider
He takes previous experience into account before making any decision.
6. Within An Ace Of- within reach
Good marks are within my ace . If I work hard , I can get merit.
7. Achilles Heel-Any Part That is Vulnerable
He is an intelligent person but indiscipline is his Achilles heel.
8. To Add fuel To Fire-To Say Something That Make People React
Don’t add fuel to fire by increasing misunderstanding between two brothers.
9. To Put On Airs- To Behave in An Unnatural Way in Hope of Impressing People
He puts himself into the airs wherever he goes.
10. Airs And Graces- Foolish
Nobody likes his airs and graces at the party.