Idiom Campaign - I

Competition exams judge a candidates communication aptitude. We at expert masterji are starting an Idiom campaign wherein we will provide all the commonly asked idioms in competition exams.

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1. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link :-

This means that processes, organisations, etc are vulnerable because the weakest person or part can always break them or damage them.

2. A fool and his money are soon parted :-

This means that people who aren't careful with their money spend it quickly. 

3.A fool at 40 is always a fool :-

If someone has not matured enough according to his/her age.

4.A hitch in your giddy-up :-

Use this if you are not feeling well.

5.A little bird told me :-

If you don't want to disclose the source of your information than use this idiom.

6.A lick and a promise :-

If you give something a lick and a promise than you do it hurriedly and most often leave it incomplete , thinking that you will get back to it later.

7.A little learning is a dangerous thing :-

A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think that they are experts but in reality they are not.

8.A long row to hoe :-

Something that is a long row to hoe is a difficult task and takes long time.

9.A lost ball in high weeds :-

Used when people dont know what they are doing, how are they doing. Generally used for unambitious people.

10.A penny for your thoughts:-

Another way of asking someone what they are thinking about.

11.A penny saved is a penny earned :-

Used to advice someone not to waste money.

12. A picture is worth a thousand words :-

Used to say that a visual description can get message more clear than any verbal description.

13.A pretty penny :-

If I say that this watch costed me a pretty penny than I mean that it is very expensive.

14. A problem shared is problem halved :-

Used to say that talking about your problems will make you feel better.

15.A rolling stone gathers no moss :-

People who are always moving, with no roots in one place, avoid responsibilities and cares. As such, the proverb is often interpreted as referring to figurative nomads who avoid taking on responsibilities or cultivating or advancing their own knowledge, experience, or culture. 

16.A slice off a cut loaf is never missed :-

Describe having sexual intercourse with someone who is not a virgin, especially when they are in a relationship.

17.A still tongue keeps a wise head:-

Used to advise that wise people dont talk much.

18.A rising tide lifts all boats:-

A favorable event benefits all people.

19.A watched pot never boils:-

Things take their own time so be solved, so being impatient and constantly checking will just make things seem longer.

20. Abide by decision :-

If you abide by decision, you accept it and comply with it,even though you might disagree with it.

21. Abject lesson:-

An abject warning serves as warning to others.

22. About as useful as chocolate pot :-

Used for something that is completely useless.

23. Above par:-

Better than average or normal.

24. Absence makes the heart grows fonder:-

When people are apart, their love grows .

25.Achilles' heel :-

A person's weak spot is their Achilles' heel