English Vocabulary: Idioms and Phrases-5
1) Let the cat out of the bag = Accidentally reveal a secret.
Sameera let the cat out of the bag when she revealed that they were planned a party for him.
2) Cut no ice = Have a little or no effect.
His arguments cut no ice before the Judge.
3) Bell the cat = Face the risk.
Every student is against the teacher but no one is prepared to bell the cat and complain about him to the Principal.
4) A cold fish = A person devoid of emotions.
It is no use making a sentimental appeal to her because she is a cold fish.
5) Rain cats and dogs = Rain very heavily.
She could not go out because it was raining cats and dogs.
6) Carry weight = To be significant or important.
He is only a clerk; his idea will not carry any weight with the chairman.
7) A cat on hot bricks = To be very nervous.
Many students feel like a cat on hot bricks before their Principal.
8) A cat and dog life = Lead a life full of quarrels.
In this generation couples have been leading a cat and dog life ever since their marriage.
9) Curry favour = Seek or to win favour .
Clever people know how to curry favour with their officers.
10) Cross the Rubicon = Take a decisive step.
I have submitted my resignation; i have crossed the Rubicon, there is no going back.