Idioms & Phrases

1.
At sixes and sevens Home ruler, who were all at sixes and sevens among themselves agreed only upon the one thing and that was the freedom of India.

2.
All in all
The Head clerk is all in all in this office.

3.
All the same
It is all the same to me whether the pull over is home-made or bazaar-made.

4.
At large
The culprits are still at large.

5.
By fits and starts
He works by fits and starts and does not apply him steadily.

6.
Black sheep
We should be aware of the black sheep in our society.

7.
A bone of contention
This property is a bone of contention between the two brothers.

8.
To break the ice
We all wanted to talk on this subject by no one willing to break the ice.

9.
A burning question
Kashmir is a burning question of the day.

10.
To back out
He promised to help me but backed out at the eleventh hour.

11.
To beat about the bush
Stop beating about the bush; say exactly what you mean.

12.
Bed of roses
A military life is not bed of roses.

13.
In cold blood
He murdered the merchant in cold blood.

14.
To fall to the ground
The theory has fallen to the ground.

15.
Go hand in hand
Diligence and prosperity go hand in hand.

16.
Leave no stone unturned
Shah Faisal left no stone unturned to bring about unity in the Islamic world.

17.
Live from hand to mouth
Our middle class people live generally from hand to mouth.

18.
Look down upon
He is so proud of his promotion that he looks down upon all his former friends.

19.
At a loss
He is never at a loss for an appropriate word.

20.
To pay back in the same coin
If a person rude towards you, it does not mean that you should pay him in the same coin.

21.
To keep pace with
Agriculture in the states has kept pace with manufacture, but it has far out stepped commerce.

22.
Red tape
Flourence Nightingale was a sworn enemy of red tape.

23.
To speak volumes
The murders spoke volumes about political conditions before Indian elections.

24.
Up to the mark
You don’t look quite up to the mark today.

25.
To get into hot water
Do not quarrel with your officers or you will soon get into hot water.

26.
Time and again
Time and again proverbs come to be true.

27.
Cut off
The supplies were cut off from the soldier due to snow fall.

28.
Run against
Zuhair Akram Nadeem was running against Dr. Farooq Sattar in the elections 89.

29.
To turn over a new leaf
The teacher pardoned the boy on the condition that he promised to turn over a new leaf in future.

30.
To nip in the bud
The plot to overthrow the Government was detected and nipped in the bud.

31.
To feel like a fish out of water
Being the only educated person in that village, I felt like a fish out of water.

32.
To shed crocodile terars
Don’t be deceived by the beggar’s crying. They are only crocodile’s tears.

33.
Lion share
The stronger person generally gets the lions share of the property.

34.
To cry over spilt milk
The damage has been done but instead of crying over spilt milk do something to repair it.

35.
It is high time
The exams begin next month so it is high time to study seriously.

36.
To save something for the rainy day
He wasted his savings and has kept nothing for the rainy day.

37.
With a high hand
He is the most unpopular because he decides matters with a high hand.

38.
Day in and day out
I have been warning you day in and day out.

39.
To make the most of
He let me use his bicycle for a week and I am going to make the most of it.

40.
To make the fun of
We should not make fun of handicaps.

41.
To make room for
They made room for more guests as all seats were full.

42.
To go through
He went through the whole book within a week.

43.
In all
He got 782 marks in all.

44.
All alone
Yesterday night she was all alone in her house.

45.
To put into practice
The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) put into practice what he preaches.

46.
A wild goose chase
The robbers fled away and the police gave them a wild goose chase.

47.
To end in smoke
All his efforts ended in smoke because they were not made sincerely.

48.
With flying colours
If you work hard you will pass your examination with flying colours.

49.
Odds and ends
The shopkeeper does not sell any particular article, but deals in odds and ends.

50.
Under one’s nose
The police were on the look out for the culprit who was hiding under their nose.

51.
To poke one’s nose into
One should not poke one’s nose into others affairs.

52.
To kick up a row
It is useless kicking up a row when the matters can be decided peacefully.

53.
To wind up
He is winding up his business in the city, as he going abroad.

54.
In black and white
I want your statement in black and white.

55.
A red letter day
14th August is a red letter day in the history of Pakistan.

56.
To run into
Last night my friend ran into a cheat who deprived him of his brief case by changing it with an empty one.

57.
To bring to light
A number of facts were brought to light by the Prime Minister in the recent Press Conference.

58.
At the eleventh hour
The president postponed his meeting with the journalists due to visit of the French delegation at the eleventh hour.

59.
To come across
In the wedding party, she come across he two very close friends of the University life.

60.
To give up
The doctor has strictly advised him to give up drinking and smoking for the sake of his life.

61.
To call a spade, a spade
Islam teaches us to call a spade, a spade even before a cruel ruler.

62.
To look after
All the parents have to look after their children during the early period of the school life.

63.
To break up
The two partners have decided to break up the partnership and divide the assets equally.

64.
To get rid of
Pakistan must get rid of that type of foreign aid, which puts on her, undue political pressure.

65.
At a stretch
Saeed Anwer played an aggressive inning and continued to score runs at a stretch.

66.
To give in
Imran Khan and Miandad were real fighters and they would never give in till the last ball.

67.
To let down
The rich feel proud of their wealth and usually let down the poor.

68.
Once in a blue moon
I am not so fond of movies and watch some fine art movie once in a blue moon.

69.
To fall out
A short tempered football player fell out with his opponents and got wounded.

70.
To call on
The winners of 1994 World Cup called on the President, with their captain.

71.
To call off
The University students finally decided to call off the strike as their demands were accepted.

72.
To bring home to
Rizwan brought home to her all the important aspects of the matter.

73.
To get over
The Indian Government made all possible efforts to get over the epidemic of plague.

74.
To get across
The news of Mr. Eddhi’s self-exile got across the country within no time.

75.
To make up for
The Government and people of Iraq are working day and night to make up the loss caused by the Gulf war.

76.
To make off
The robbers made off through the back door just as the security guard started firing into air.

77.
To bring out
The telephone Corporation has brought a decent Directory in three volumes.

78.
To bring up
Abraham Lincoln was brought up by his parents in a state of very limited financial resources.

79.
To take off
The Hajj flight will take off every morning during the next couple of weeks.

80.
To take place
The wedding of my cousin will take place in the first week of November, next.

81.
To keep up
Our cricket team must go through an extensive training and practice session to keep up their position in the next world cup.

82.
To stir up
The statement given by Mr. Abdul Sattar Eddhi caused great stir up in the political circles.

83.
To go off
While the police man was cleaning his rifle, it suddenly went off because it was loaded.

84.
To let off
Finally, the defaulter was let off by the civil authorities in view of his undertaking to abide by the rules in future.

85.
To beg for
The Quaid-e-Azam begged for peace and friendship with his former enemies, the Congress leaders.

86.
To furnish with
The chief justice was furnished with all the documentary proofs against the accused.

87.
To look for
After the panic had subsided, people started looking for their misplaced baggage.

88.
To run after
According to Einstein, ordinary people run after ordinary objects such as property and luxury.

89.
To turn down
The secretary was taking down the main points to prepare a summary of the Seminar on pollution.

90.
To watch over
Sensible parents make it a point to watch over the outdoor activities of their growing up children.

91.
To bank on
Never bank on a fair weather friend because he will certainly cheat you.

92.
To blow hot and cold
It is part of his nature to blow hot and cold as he favours this political party today the other party tomorrow.

93.
To break the news
It was really very hard to break the shocking news of her husband’s accidental death to her.

94.
To call names
He is such loose tempered man that he often begins to call names to his neighbours.

95.
To turn the tables
The pace attack by Wasim Akram and Waqar turned the tables against India and our cricket team got victory.

96.
To hold water
The judge will give a favourable verdict only when you lawyer’s arguments hold water.

97.
To face the music
Those who are responsible for terrorism in the city must face the music and be dealt with.

98.
To be under the cloud
These days, the opposition leaders are under a cloud and being tortured by the Government.

99.
By hook or by crook
The corrupt politicians try to win in every general election by hook or by crook.

100.
To run short of
These days most areas in Karachi are running short of water supply.

LETTERS 1. Letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on frequent power breakdown in the city. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 The Editor, The Daily DAWN, Karachi. Dear Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities, through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, towards an extremely vital and tormenting problems of the city. For the last several months, the people of Karachi, in spite of paying all types of taxes and utility bills, are encountering problems due to frequent power failures. Frequent breakdowns have become a headache for the residents particularly for students who have to prepare for their examinations. I regret to point out that it seems as if there is nobody to take care of the citizens and solve their problems. The authorities have not paid any attention or given a positive response to the repeated requests of the residents of Karachi. The situation has now reached at an alarming stage, which may result in the form of protests and caustic damages of the government buildings. The concerned authorities are therefore requested to look into this matter without further delay and take suitable steps to solve the problem. Thanking you for your cooperation. Yours truly, X. Y. Z A Citizen of Karachi. 2. Letter to the Health Officer complaining of the unsanitary conditions in your locality. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 The Health Officer, District East, Karachi. Dear Sir, I wish to draw your attention towards an extremely vital and tormenting problems of our locality. For a long time, the people of our neighborhood, in spite of paying all types of taxes and utility bills, are encountering problems caused by the unsanitary conditions. Unclean and dirty lanes with overflowing drains are causing great trouble and tension among the residents. I regret to point out as if there is if there is nobody to take care of the citizens and solve their problems. We have been facing the torture of messy conditions and improper drainage system and the authorities pay no heed to our complaints. The situation has now reached at an alarming stage, which may result in the form of protests and caustic damages of the government buildings. I hope you would look into this matter without further delay and take suitable steps to solve the problems. Yours truly, X. Y. Z Resident of P. Q. R. Area, Karachi. 3. Letter to the editor of a newspaper expressing your views on water shortage in your area. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 The Editor, The Daily DAWN, Karachi. Dear Sir, I wish to draw the attention of the concerned authorities, through the columns of your esteemed newspaper, towards an extremely vital and tormenting problems of our neighbourhood. For the last several months, the people of this residency, in spite of paying all types of taxes and utility bills, are encountering problems due to water shortage. Most of the time, pressure of the water is low and it takes quite a lot of time to fill a bucket. We are facing the torture of hot summer without proper water supply. I regret to point out that it seems as if there is nobody to take care of the citizens and solve their problems. The authorities have not paid any attention or given a positive response to the repeated requests of the residents. The situation has now reached at an alarming stage, which may result in the form of protests and caustic damages of the government buildings. The concerned authorities are therefore requested to look into this matter without further delay and take suitable steps to solve the problem. Thanking you for your cooperation. Yours truly, X. Y. Z Resident of P. Q. R. Area, Karachi 4. A letter to the editor of a newspaper making an appeal to the readers to help the victims of flood. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 The Editor, The Daily DAWN, Karachi. Dear Sir, The recent floods have rendered thousands of people homeless. They have lost all they had. Most of them had no other source of income except the land they cultivated. They are now lying in camps in a miserable condition. They have no place to go and no means of livelihood. Through the columns of you esteemed paper, I request the readers to contribute as much as they can towards the Relief Fund started by the Government. We must thank God that we are safe. So we should be helpful to them. If we do not help them in their misery, who would? Every one of us should send at least a day’s income to the Relief Fund. Let them not think for a moment that they are being neglected in their hour of need. They are brethren and let as give the proof of our brotherhood by helping them. It is passing phase and they will look after themselves when rehabilitated. Thanking you for your cooperation. Yours truly, X. Y. Z Resident of P. Q. R. Area, Karachi 5. A letter to a leading newspaper, about the problem of beggary in your town. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 The Editor, The Daily DAWN, Karachi. Dear Sir, Through the columns of your esteemed paper, I want to invite the attention of the district authorities to the problem of beggary in our town. Recently, the number of beggars in our town has increased manifold you. They pursue you like a shadow. Even hale and hearty people have taken to begging. Small boys and children have caught the infection. Perhaps they are made to beg by their guardians. The beggars gather at places frequented by the people. The bus stands, market places, post offices, railway station and mosques are their favourite haunts. It is impossible to move about these places peacefully. If you sho generosity and open you purse, you are surrounded by a host of them. Some child-lifters, in the guise of beggars, are on the look out for abducting children. Two or three cases of this kind have occurred recently, and the culprits have been caught red-handed. The female beggars enter the houses quietly without calling out for alms at the door. If they are not noticed by the inmates, they run away with whatever they can lay hands on. They act as informers to the burglars who break into houses at night. A prompt action on the part of Government is required to check this social evil. Yours truly, X. Y. Z Resident of P. Q. R. Area, Karachi 6. Letter to a friend requesting him/her for a loan of Rs.500 which will be returned a your earliest. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 My Dear Friend, Hope this letter finds you in the best of health and satisfaction. As you know that we have been living in Karachi only for the last four years. We do not have many relatives or friends in the city. You are the only friend nearest to our city, so you were the first I thought of. The problem I am facing is that my parents have gone to Islamabad, being notified about my grand father’s death and the last date for the submission of examination forms is near. We have to pay an amount of Rs. 330 along with the admission forms. I would be very thankful to you if you could deliver me a sum of Rs. 500 by money order, which would be returned at my earliest. Pay regards to your parents and love to you brothers. Please try to respond as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, X. Y. Z 7. A letter to your father, requesting an increase in you montly allowance. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 My Dear Father, I hope you are fine. I am also fine here. I would like to inform you that my exams have just ended and you will be glad to know that I have done all the papers to my satisfaction. I hope to get good marks. For the last few months I have been finding it difficult to meet my expenses out of the amount you send me very month. After paying my tuition fee and hostel dues, I am left hardly with any money. I have to cut down my expenses on necessary things. I have borne this hardship, but now I feel that I can bear it no longer. I, therefore, request an increase of sixty 200 rupees in my monthly allowance. Pay regards to Mother and love to youngsters. Please try to respond as soon as possible. Your affectionate son, X. Y. Z 8. Letter to a friend, inviting him to join you on a visit to a hill station. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 My Dear Friend, Hope this letter finds you in the best of health and satisfaction. Perhaps you remember your promise of accompanying me to Murree in the summer vacation. I am sending this letter to remind you of the same. Our college is closing on the 15th of this month. We may start our journey soon after that. I leave it entirely to you to fix the date and time of our departure. To me, any date and time will be most welcome. You can well imagine the pleasure and enjoyment we will have in the cool and health-giving climate of Murree. It will be a pleasant change for you from the sweltering heat of Multan to the refreshing atmosphere of Murree. You need not bother about accommodation. My maternal uncle owns a large house there. We can put up with him for as long as we wish. Pay regards to your parents and love to you brothers. I am waiting for your reply anxiously. Please try to respond as soon as possible. The whole program depends on your letter. Yours sincerely, X. Y. Z 9. A letter to your friend, inviting him to attend the marriage ceremony of your elder brother. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 My Dear Friend, Hope this letter finds you in the best of health and satisfaction. As you know about the proposed marriage of my elder brother. The date has now been fixed. It is the 28th of this month. It iss expected that a large number of friends and relatives will participate in the ceremony. It will indeed be a memorable occasion for all of us. I should hope that you will join us a couple of days before the marriage day. You will find many of our old friends here, and we shall have a good time. I am not sending you any formal invitation, because I think we are above all formalities. Pay regards to your parents and love to you brothers. Please try to participate in the ceremony. Yours sincerely, X. Y. Z 10. A letter of condolence to your friend on the death of his mother. Examination Hall, A.B.C Road, Karachi 9th February 2000 My Dear Friend, I am much grieved to learn from your letter about the sad demise of your dear mother. May her soul rest in eternal peace! It is indeed an irreparable loss. You have suffered much at so tender an age. But none can avert the decree of Fate. Therefore, my dear friend, have patience and learn to bear quietly your misfortunes. How bitterly you father must be grieving over the loss! I pay to the Almighty that he may give all of you the strength and patience to bear the loss. I deeply condole with you upon this loss and bereavement. Kindly convey my deepest sympathies to your father and other members of your family. I shall come to see you in a day or two. Yours sincerely, X. Y. Z
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