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Phrases/Idioms for greater command over language

edited December 2012 in Essay
As we all know that greater command over language expression is like adding gems in our bucket.

We all will post here some good phrases as well as idioms. This will enhance our command over language. It will be helpful in mains/essays / interview and also after becoming IAS too.

It is desirable that every idiom/phrase we post is accompanied by atleast one example so that the meaning gets easily understood.

Regards.
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  • at odds
    If one person is at odds with another,
    they disagree with each other.

    Example:
    Sam is at odds with his father over the
    purchase of a new tractor.
  • edited December 2012
    skating on thin ice
    If you are skating on thin ice, you are
    doing or saying something that could
    cause disagreement or trouble.

    Example:
    If you don't choose your optionals according to your interest then you may be skating on thin ice.
  • As we all know that greater command over language expression is like adding gems in our bucket.

    We all will post here some good phrases as well as idioms. This will enhance our command over language. It will be helpful in mains/essays / interview and also after becoming IAS too.

    It is desirable that every idiom/phrase we post is accompanied by atleast one example so that the meaning gets easily understood.

    Regards.
    Nice initiative @sheen

  • @Abhijeet357
    Thanks sir for your motivation. :-)

  • @Abhijeet357
    Thanks sir for your motivation. :-)
    Please dont call me Sir. I think im very junior to you.
  • @Abhijeet357

    Junior to me?

    We both are unaware about each other's age.

    And when I use the word 'sir' , it's not about juniority or seniority. But it is ,as a result of the respect in my heart for the respective person.
  • Chill !!

    Nice initiative though ;)

    Start adding latin words. Let me add some:

    per se- with respect to its inherent nature.
    de rigueur-required be etiquette or fashion.
  • edited March 2013
    I found this essay a bit amusing, and unusual, so felt like sharing.
    Hope you guys like it.

    http://comedy.rajiv.com/cow.htm
  • @abhinrao24 that one is by upsc aspirant! <:-P

    =)) =))
  • edited March 2013
    @abhinrao24 that one is by upsc aspirant! <:-P

    =)) =)) </blockquote>

    Ex UPSC aspirant, an officer now (If he joined).

    Makes a lot of difference.
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