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 Idioms and phrases


1. Under someone’s thumb- under control

2. Hold one’s tongue- keep quiet

3. Take the bull by the horns- to face the danger boldly

4. Dog in the manager- in disguise of

5. From the bottom of the heart- sincerely, generously

6. Take heart- have patience

7. Take to heart- to get hurt, be emotional

8. Lay a finger on somebody- to find fault in others

9. Helping hand- support

10. Big hand- applaud

11. Bolt form the blue- to utter the bad news

12. Curry favour- immediate

13. Adam’s ale- pure water

14. At sea- perplex

15. Fall into the hands- to be puppets, captured

16. To be at one’s finger tips- good command, sound knowledge

17. French leave- take leave without permission

18. Chinese tendency- use and throw

19. To keep an eye- pay attention properly

20. To be on high horse- to be very furious


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