Welcome to Online English Section with explanation in AffairsCloud.com. Here we are providing here some important idioms and phrases, which is BASED ON Bank EXAMS 2018 !!!
1. Acid Test
Meaning : Acid test proves the effectiveness of something.
Example :
I practiced hard at the dance sessions but the acid test will come when the master will assess our solo performances.
2. Cut the ground from under feet
Meaning : When you cut the ground from under someone’s feet, you do something which weakens their position.
Example :
When team India hit more than 350 runs in the ODI, they cut the ground from under the opponent’s feet.
3. Chase your tail
Meaning : Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.
Example :
He’s been chasing his tail all week collecting data but the report is still not ready.
4. Whole bag of tricks
Meaning : Means trying all the clever means to achieve something.
Example :
It was really difficult to find the information even after applying the whole bag of tricks.
5. Deliver the goods
Meaning : Do what is expected or promised.
Example :
I have given my car to a new mechanic for repair, hope he delivers the goods.
6. Explore all avenues
Meaning : Trying out every possibility to get a result
Example :
It is a difficult thing to do but if we really want it done, we must explore all avenues
7. Fast Track Something
Meaning : Rating something higher on your priority list to achieve the desired result
Example :
In view of the seriousness of the crime, the civil society is pressing up on a fast track decision from the court
8. Get the show on the road
Meaning : Putting up a plan or idea into action
Example :
Now that we have completed all the legal formalities, let’s get the show on the road.
9. To hit the nail on the head
Meaning : to describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.
Example :
He hit the nail on the head when he said this company needs more HR support.
10. Get ducks in a row
Meaning : Getting your things well organized
Example : To ensure a successful product launch, we must get our ducks in a row.
