Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 13, 2021

 

 Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 13, 2021

                                            1992

1) With open arms

"Enthusiastically, warmly"

Examples:

• They received their new daughter-in-law with open arms.
•  His family welcomed me with open arms.

2) Wash one's hand of (To)

"Refuse to accept responsibility for; abandon or renounce"

Examples:

• I've done all I can for him, and now I'm washing my hands of him.
• Washing one's hands before a meal is of great importance. 

3) Count one's chickens (To)

"Make plans based on events that may or may not happen"

Examples:

• You might not win the prize and you've already spent the money? Don't count your chickens before they hatch!
• I know you have big plans for your consulting business, but don't count your chickens.

4) Burn midnight oil (To)

"Stay up late working or studying"

Examples:

• The semester is almost over and we're all burning the midnight oil before exams.
•  Chris is asleep after burning the midnight oil trying to finish his article.

5) Bear out

"Back up or confirm"

Examples:

• The results bear out what he predicted.
• His story bears me out exactly.