Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- give it to {Informal}. Meaning:- To punish or reprimand severely: Sentence:- My parents really gave it to me for coming in...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 1, 2000 7:31 pm
577
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- give or take Meaning; - Plus or minus a small specified amount: Sentence; - The chalet is close to the road, give or take...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 2, 2000 7:30 pm
578
Hello, I am forming a 2001 GMAT Study Group in Dallas, TX. If interested, check out http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/txgmat2001. Send me a mail if you live around...
tx_gmat_mutt@...
Dec 3, 2000 1:32 am
579
The sender, I'm not a native speaker,though, if I can explain what I've learned from class..... 1. in a nutshell - to make a long story short, in a word ex.In...
Youngran Cho
cho_youngran@...
Dec 3, 2000 3:29 pm
580
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- give way Meaning - 1. a. To retreat or withdraw. b. To yield the right of way: Sentence; - He gave way to an oncoming car....
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 3, 2000 7:30 pm
581
Hi Cho, I don't know if this is your true name! I have been receiving these IDIOMs for the last 6 months and have enjoyed them. Today I see your note and felt...
g.v. nagabhushana
gvnaga@...
Dec 4, 2000 12:57 am
582
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- ace to face Meaning:- In each other's presence; in direct communication: Sentence:- The two world leaders at last spoke...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 4, 2000 7:30 pm
583
Mr/Ms. Nagabhushana, Thank you for the reply. I asked 3rd idiom to my teacher today. She said, "'The end is beginning' is used, for example, when someone is...
Youngran Cho
cho_youngran@...
Dec 6, 2000 2:55 am
584
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- On The face of it Meaning:- From appearances alone; apparently: Sentence:- On the face of it, the problem seems minor. ...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 6, 2000 7:30 pm
585
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- show (one's) face Meaning:- To make an appearance: Sentence:- Don't show your face on my property again. Best Regards, ...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 7, 2000 7:30 pm
586
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- to (one's) face Meaning:- In the view or hearing of: Sentence:- He criticised the supervisor to her face. Best Regards, ...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 8, 2000 7:35 pm
587
... Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- to (one's) face Meaning:- In the view or hearing of: Sentence:- He criticised the supervisor to her face. Best...
Santosh Varughese
santosh.cv@...
Dec 9, 2000 12:21 pm
588
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take down Meaning:- To take apart; dismantle: Sentence:- take down the Christmas tree. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 9, 2000 9:07 pm
589
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take for Meaning:- To regard as: Sentence:- Do you take me for a fool? Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 10, 2000 7:30 pm
590
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take in Meaning:- To reduce in size; make smaller or shorter: Sentence:- took in the waist on the pair of pants. Best...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 11, 2000 7:30 pm
591
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take off Meaning:- To remove, as clothing: Sentence:- take one's coat off; take off one's galoshes. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 12, 2000 7:31 pm
592
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take on Meaning:- To undertake or begin to handle: Sentence:- He took on extra responsibilities. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 13, 2000 7:30 pm
593
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take out Meaning:- To extract; remove: Sentence:- I took the splinter out. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 14, 2000 7:30 pm
594
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take to Meaning:- To have recourse to; go to, as for safety: Sentence:- took to the woods. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 15, 2000 7:30 pm
595
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take up Meaning:- - To reduce in size; shorten or tighten: Sentence:- I take up a gown. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 16, 2000 7:30 pm
596
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- - on the take {Informal}. Meaning:- Taking or seeking to take bribes or illegal income: Sentence:- "There were policemen...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 17, 2000 7:30 pm
597
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- Take a bath {Informal.} Meaning:- To experience serious financial loss: Sentence:- "Small investors who latched on to hot...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 18, 2000 7:30 pm
598
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take away from Meaning:- To detract: Sentence:- Her stringy hair takes away from her lovely face. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 19, 2000 7:30 pm
599
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take care Meaning:- To be careful: Sentence:- Take care or you will slip on the ice. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 20, 2000 7:31 pm
600
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take effect Meaning:- To become operative, as under law or regulation: Sentence:- The curfew takes effect at midnight. ...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 21, 2000 7:30 pm
601
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take exception Meaning:- To express opposition by argument; object to: Sentence:- She took exception to the prosecutor's...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 22, 2000 7:31 pm
602
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take for granted Meaning:- To underestimate the value of: Sentence:- publisher who took the editors for granted. Best...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 23, 2000 7:30 pm
603
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take hold Meaning:- To become established: Sentence:- The newly planted vines quickly took hold. Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 24, 2000 7:30 pm
604
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take it Meaning:- To understand; assume: Sentence:- As I take it, they won't accept the proposal. . Best Regards, Virad...
Virad Avasthi
vavasthi@...
Dec 25, 2000 7:41 pm
605
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take lying down {Informal. } Meaning:- To submit to harsh treatment with no resistance: Sentence:- refused to take the...