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Idioms and Phrases

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Mar 16, 2025

 1) As above , so below – as in heaven so on earth

 Certain universal laws prevail as above, so below

 2) Above the earth – alive

 A man has to do something as long as he is above the earth.

 3) Above board – honest and fair

 The actions of successful politician are seldom above board.

 4) Above Suspicion – should not only honest but should also seems honest

 Successful politician always look above suspicion.

 5) Abreast – to be fully informed , to be up to the mark

 If you do not keep abreast of developments, you will loose out in your career.

 6) To eat one’s cake and have it – to want to have the advantage of both the alternatives

 You can not eat the cake and have it too.

 7) To hold the baby – to bear responsibility

 Nobody wants to hold the baby when an important decision is to be taken on a vital matter.

 8) To dance attendance on – to pamper and flatter

 Many men dance attendance on ministers and powerful men.

 9) Big bad wolf – the fear on unknown

 She was not afraid of the big bad wolf. 

 10)  Aye or nay – yes or no

 Whether you can help me or not say aye or nay.

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