Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 04, 2021
1983
1) By and by
"After a while, soon"
Examples:
- She'll be along by and by.
- She will be better by and by.
2) The lion's share
"The greater part or most of something"
Examples:
- Whenever they won a doubles match, Ali claimed the lion's share of the credit.
- As usual, Uncle Bob took the lion's share of the cake.
3) To bring to book
"Call to account, investigate"
Examples:
- He was acquitted, but one day soon he'll be brought to book.
- As for your records, the IRS is sure to bring you to book concerning your tax deductions.
4) To stick to one's guns
"Hold fast to a statement, opinion, or course of action"
Examples:
- My parents didn't want me to be an actor, but I stuck to my guns.
- The witness stuck to her guns about the exact time she was there.
5) By fits and starts / in fits and starts
"With irregular intervals of action and inaction, spasmodically"
Examples:
- The campaign is proceeding by fits and starts.
- Military technology advances by fits and starts.
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