Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 03, 2021
1982
1- To come to a dead end
"A passage that has no exit"
Examples:
- This street's a dead end, so turn back.
- She opened the only door in the dead-end hallway with a wave of her armband.
2- Every dark cloud has a silver lining
"An element of hope or a redeeming quality in an otherwise bad situation"
Examples:
- The rally had a disappointing turnout, but the silver lining was that those who came pledged a great deal of money.
- When I'm going through a hard time, I try to remind myself that every dark cloud has a silver lining.
3- Blowing hot and cold together
"Change one's mind, vacillate"
Examples:
- Jean's been blowing hot and cold about taking a winter vacation.
- She keeps blowing hot and cold about the wedding.
4- To let the cat out of the bag
"If you accidentally reveal a secret, you let the cat out of the bag, Give away a secret"
Examples:
- Tim let the cat out of the bag about my surprise birthday party.
- Mom let the cat out of the bag and told us Karen was engaged.
5- To put the cart before the horse
"Reverse the proper order of things or events"
Examples:
- Don't put the cart before the horse and give away the punch line.
- I think you are putting the cart before the horse by leaving your permanent job before getting new one.
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