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76. Hobson’s choice – No real choice at all (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

77. To eat a humble pie – To apologize (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

78. To give the devil his due – to give encouragement even to the enemy (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

79. Reading between the lines – looking for meanings that are not actually expressed (TA(IT & CE),

2004)

80. An open book – One that hold no secrets (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

81. An axe to grind – A private interest to serve (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

82. To blow one’s own trumpet – Praise one’s own abilities and achievements (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

83. Stand-offish – Indifferent (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

84. Sowing wild oats – Irresponsible pleasure seeking in young age (TA(IT & CE), 2004)

85. A bolt from the blue – Something unexpected and unpleasant (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

86. By leaps and bounds – Rapidly (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

87. Of no avail – Useless (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

88. On the verge of – On the brink of (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

89. A sore point – Something which hurts (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

90. Like a phoenix – With a new life/rebirth/reincarnation (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

91. To keep under wraps – Secret (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

92. Die in harness – To die at one’s work (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

93. Fair- weather friend – A friend that deserts in difficulties (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

94. Emerge out of thin air – Appear Suddenly (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

95. Cut no ice – Had no influence (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

96. Brought up – Introduce for discussion (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

97. Cannot hold a candle to – Cannot be compared to (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

98. Burn one’s boat – Leave no means of return (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

99. Make one’s flesh creep – Horrify (TA(IT & CE), 2006)

100. Pros and cons – For and against/ analysis of all the given facts (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

101. To take into account – To consider (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

102. Blow over – Pass off (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

103. Run into – Incurred/to experience difficulties (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

104. Blue-eyed boys – Favorites (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

105. Dropping names – Hinting at high connections/To mention famous people you know

or have met in order to impress others. (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

106. A Red letter day – An important day (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

107. Bone to pick – Cause of quarrel/ Bone of contention (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

108. At stone’s throw – Very near (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

109. Struck a chill to the heart – Arouse fear/to make somebody afraid (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

110. End in a fiasco –A Total/Utter failure (TA(IT & CE), 2007)

111. Fall back – To turn or move back (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

112. Turn up one’s nose at – To reject/despises (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

113. Turn one’s head – To feel proud in a way that other people find it annoying (TA(IT & CE),

2008)

114. High and dry – Neglected/ To leave someone helpless (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

115. Take for granted – To accept readily/ To pre-suppose as certainly true (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

116. Mince matters – To confuse issues/ to mix facts (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

117. Currying favour with – Ingratiating / trying too hard to get please somebody (TA(IT & CE),

2008)

118. Set one’s face against – Oppose strongly (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

119. Strom in a tea cup – Commotion (angry/worry) over a trivial matter (TA(IT & CE), 2008)

120. Putting one’s foot down – Asserting one’s authority/ take a firm stand (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

121. The man in the street – An ordinary man (common man) (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

122. To catch up with – To compete with (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

123. Fight to the bitter end – To fight a losing battle (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

124. Throw down a glove – To accept defeat (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

125. Read between the lines – Understanding the hidden meaning (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

126. Let the cat out of the bag – To utter a secret carelessly or by mistake (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

127. To have Too many iron in the fire – To get engage in too many enterprises at the

same time (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

128. Fall through – To fail (TA(IT & CE), 2009)

129. Cut one off, without a shilling – Disinheriting / To expel from fraternal property (TA(IT &

CE), 2009)

130. To smell a rat – To suspect a trick (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

131. Turn a deaf ear – Disobey (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

132. Have the last laugh – To be victorious at the end of an argument (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

133. Red letter day – Happy and significant day (Gala day) (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

134. To blaze a trail – To lead the way as a pioneer (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

135. To beat a retreat – To run away in fear (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

136. To steer clear of – Avoid (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

137. To get one’s own back –To get one’s revenge (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

138. To run across – To meet by chance (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

139. A dark horse – An unforeseen competitor (Statistical Investigator, 2005)

140. Put up with – Endure (Statistical Investigator, 2006)

141. Got the sack – Dismissed from (Statistical Investigator, 2006)

142. Herculean task –A work requiring very great effort (Statistical Investigator, 2006)

143. By leaps and bounds – Rapidly (Statistical Investigator, 2006)

144. Helter-Skelter – In disorderly haste (Statistical Investigator, 2006)

145. Go to the winds - Disappear (SO(CA), 2005)

146. Make ducks and drakes of – Squander (SO(CA), 2005)

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