English Vocabulary : Idioms and Phrases-9
1) Within a stone's throw = Very close
Teja is very lucky; his college is within a stone's throw of his house.
2) Greenhorn = An inexperienced person, A novice.
You cannot expect perfect work from a greenhorn.
3) Leave no stone unturned = Do one's best, Take all possible effort.
I will leave no stone unturned to prove myself worthy of your expectations.
4) A hard nut to crack = A problem hard to solve.
Her pregnant issue is really a hard nut to crack for her father.
5) Kith and kin = Friends and relations.
All my kith and kin left me in the lurch in my predicament.
6) An iota of = Doubt, Little of truth.
Your statement does not have even an iota of truth.
7) Keep abreast of = Be in touch with.
Read the newspapers if you want to keep abreast of the times.
8) To iron out = To smooth out differences.
Lets us iron out our differences and be friendly again.
9) Keep the wolf from the door = Keep away hunger and starvation.
He has five children. He work overtime to keep the wolf from the door.
10) An iron will = Strong determination.
Trust in God and an iron will are essential for success.