Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 30, 2021

  Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 30, 2021

                                            2010

 1) Iconoclast

"One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions."
Examples:

• Because Jared was an iconoclast and dared to question the company's mission, he was fired from his job.
• He was an iconoclast who refused to be bound by tradition.

2) A casting vote

"decisive vote"
Examples:

• The speaker used his casting vote in the favour of proposition.
• The chairman will have a casting vote to be used if necessary.

 3) Out of the woods

"past a critical phase; out of the unknown."
Examples:

• When the patient got out of the woods, everyone relaxed.
• I can give you a better prediction for your future health when you are out of the woods.

4) Look down upon

"think nothing of,be contemptuous of"
Examples:

• Do not look down upon the down and out.
• You should not look down upon the poor.

5) A swan song

"A farewell or final appearance, action, or work."
Examples:
The beautiful legendary song sung only once by a swan in its lifetime, as it is dying.
I'm resigning tomorrow; this project was my swan song.