English Idioms

when hell freezes all over "
Meaning : never

"cut it out"
Meaning : stop it

"that makes my blood boil "
Meaning : it makes me angry
Example : rudeness to a lady that makes my blood boil .

"to make use of someone"
Meaning : to accept one's service.
Example : i shall be very glad to make use of you today .if you are free.

"to have a go "
Meaning : to try
Example : it's not difficult .why not have a go ?

" look out "
Meaning : be careful.

" mark my words "
Meaning : remember what I say

"a man of his word "
Meaning : a trustworthy man .

"to pop the question "
Meaning : to ask somebody to marry you

"every thing in the garden is lovely "
Meaning : every thing is ok .
" you're pulling my leg "
Meaning : you must be joking .

"too many chiefs , not enough Indians3
Meaning : there are too many bosses and not enough workers.


By: Ms.Sonia Hebbat