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10 Idioms + meaning + 2 examples

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The document provides definitions and examples for several English idioms: 1. Cutting edge refers to the most recent technology. 2. Pulling an all-nighter means studying or working all night without sleep. 3. Feeling blue means feeling sad or depressed.

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Meaning: Using the most recent technology. Example: 1. The university's computer lab is (on the) cutting edge. It has all the latest hardware and software. 2. This technology is right on the cutting edge. It's so new, it's not available to the public yet.
Meaning: Study or work all night without getting any sleep. Example : 1. (A: "You look really tired." B: "I am. I pulled an all-nighter to get ready for the meeting this morning.) 2. I pulled an all-nighter last night because Im too exited to go to Sipadan Island now.
Meaning: Feel sad and depressed. Example : 1. I'm feeling blue because Mummy havent hug me for a long, long time. 2. Im feeling blue because my dog is died.
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Examples: 1. Kassim did the task just like a piece of cake. 2. Chef Wan: Cooking is very easy.
Mean: You cannot change who you are. Example: 1. (Abu: I want to be a girl. Ali: You cant change your gender, just like a leopard cant its spots!) 2. Would you like a cup of coffee? I only like tea. But I like coffee. Couldnt you just try to like coffee? I prefer tea. A leopard cant change its spots. I want a divorce.
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Mean: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. Example: 1. Abu: Im so happy today, because I hit Omar just now. Ali: You must remember, someday you will get a taste of your own medicine. 2.
Hit the very center of a circular target. 1. The archer hit the bull's-eye three times in a row. I didn't hit the bull's-eye even once. 2. Your idea really hit the bull's-eye. Thank you! Jill has a lot of insight. She knows how to hit the bull's-eye.
Lead a drab or boring life. 1. Abu really lead a dogs life, he is works all the time in office, no entertainment and he never went to overseas for travel. 2. He is leading dogs life since he married the woman who everyone told him not to.
Make a major issue out of a minor one; to exaggerate the importance of something. 1. Abu like to make a mountain out of a molehill, he always likes to enlarge the small issue. 2. Kassim! don't make a mountain out of a molehill. It's not that important.Kassim is always making mountains out of molehills.
Silly behavior or dishonest behavior . 1. If children get up to monkey business, they are behaving naughtily or mischievously. This is the same as 'monkeying around'. 2. That's enough monkey business. Now, settle down. Stop the funny business. This is serious!
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To defeat someone by tricking them into making a mistake so that you have an advantage over them. 1. The famous actress spent a large proportion of the week playing cat and mouse with the press because he want to become more famous. 2. Border agents played cat and mouse with people trying to enter the country illegally.

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10 Idioms + meaning + 2 examples

  • 2. Meaning: Using the most recent technology. Example: 1. The university's computer lab is (on the) cutting edge. It has all the latest hardware and software. 2. This technology is right on the cutting edge. It's so new, it's not available to the public yet.
  • 3. Meaning: Study or work all night without getting any sleep. Example : 1. (A: "You look really tired." B: "I am. I pulled an all-nighter to get ready for the meeting this morning.) 2. I pulled an all-nighter last night because Im too exited to go to Sipadan Island now.
  • 4. Meaning: Feel sad and depressed. Example : 1. I'm feeling blue because Mummy havent hug me for a long, long time. 2. Im feeling blue because my dog is died.
  • 6. Examples: 1. Kassim did the task just like a piece of cake. 2. Chef Wan: Cooking is very easy.
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  • 8. Mean: You cannot change who you are. Example: 1. (Abu: I want to be a girl. Ali: You cant change your gender, just like a leopard cant its spots!) 2. Would you like a cup of coffee? I only like tea. But I like coffee. Couldnt you just try to like coffee? I prefer tea. A leopard cant change its spots. I want a divorce.
  • 10. Mean: When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others. Example: 1. Abu: Im so happy today, because I hit Omar just now. Ali: You must remember, someday you will get a taste of your own medicine. 2.
  • 11. Hit the very center of a circular target. 1. The archer hit the bull's-eye three times in a row. I didn't hit the bull's-eye even once. 2. Your idea really hit the bull's-eye. Thank you! Jill has a lot of insight. She knows how to hit the bull's-eye.
  • 12. Lead a drab or boring life. 1. Abu really lead a dogs life, he is works all the time in office, no entertainment and he never went to overseas for travel. 2. He is leading dogs life since he married the woman who everyone told him not to.
  • 13. Make a major issue out of a minor one; to exaggerate the importance of something. 1. Abu like to make a mountain out of a molehill, he always likes to enlarge the small issue. 2. Kassim! don't make a mountain out of a molehill. It's not that important.Kassim is always making mountains out of molehills.
  • 14. Silly behavior or dishonest behavior . 1. If children get up to monkey business, they are behaving naughtily or mischievously. This is the same as 'monkeying around'. 2. That's enough monkey business. Now, settle down. Stop the funny business. This is serious!
  • 16. To defeat someone by tricking them into making a mistake so that you have an advantage over them. 1. The famous actress spent a large proportion of the week playing cat and mouse with the press because he want to become more famous. 2. Border agents played cat and mouse with people trying to enter the country illegally.