Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 18, 2021
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1) The last ditch
"A desperate final attempt"Examples:
- They met in a last-ditch attempt to resolve their differences.
- We're making a last-ditch effort to finish on time.
2) A square meal
"A substantial or complete meal"Examples:
- These airlines never feed you; I haven't had a square meal on one yet.
- They haven't had a square meal for four or five days.
3) Run riot (wild)
"Behave in a frenzied, out-of-control, or unrestrained manner"Examples:
- I was afraid that if I left the toddler alone she would run amok and have a hard time calming down.
- The weeds are running riot in the lawn
- The children were running wild in the playground.
4) Set the pace
"Establish a standard for others to follow"Examples:
- The new saleswoman blew away everyone else's weekly averages, setting the pace for the entire team.
- Jim has set the pace for the department, exceeding the monthly quota every time.
5) At times
"Occasionally, sometimes"Examples:
- Away from home for the first time, Mary was homesick at times.
- The screenplay is at times too muddled to entertain or educate.
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