Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 07, 2021

 

Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers January 07, 2021

1986

1) To burn midnight oil

"Stay up late working or studying"

Examples:

• The semester is almost over and we're all burning the midnight oil before exams.
• My brother has a big exam next week so he is already burning the midnight oil.

2) By leaps and bounds

"Rapidly, or in fast progress"

Examples:

• The corn is growing by leaps and bounds
• School enrollment is increasing by leaps and bounds.

3) To be taken aback

"Surprise, shock"

Examples:

• He was taken aback by her caustic remark.
• I was taken aback by the news of his death. 

4) Account for

"Be the determining factor in; cause"

Examples:

• The heat wave accounts for all this food spoilage, or Icy roads account for the increase in accidents.
• I cannot account for the cash that he spent

5) Like two peas in a pod

"Things that are like two peas in a pod are very similar or identical."

Examples:

• Those boys could be twins, they are like two peas in a pod. 
• Lisa and her best friend could be sisters, they are as alike as two peas in a pod.

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Daily Idioms From CSS Past Papers 

January 07, 2021