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942
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- grasp at straws Meaning:- try something with little hope of succeeding, depend on something that is useless in a time of...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 1, 2001
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943
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- dance to a different tune Meaning:- talk or act differently (usually better) because things have changed Sentence:- He has...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 2, 2001
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944
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- take with a grain of salt Meaning:- accept or believe only part of something Sentence:- You should take everything that he...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 3, 2001
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945
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- search one`s heart/soul Meaning:- study one`s reasons and acts, try to discover if one has been fair and honest Sentence:-...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 4, 2001
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946
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- penny-wise and pound-foolish Meaning:- wise or careful in small things to the costly neglect of important things ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 5, 2001
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947
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- put all one`s eggs in one basket Meaning:- place all one`s efforts, interests or hopes in a single person or thing ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 6, 2001
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948
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- horse of a different color Meaning:- something totally separate and different Sentence:- I know that he would like to...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 7, 2001
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949
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- early bird catches the worm Meaning:- a person who gets up early in the morning has the best chance of success Sentence:-...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 8, 2001
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950
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- (keep/have one`s) ear to the ground Meaning:- pay attention to the way things are going or the way people feel and think ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 9, 2001
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951
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- carrot and stick Meaning:- promising to reward or punish someone at the same time Sentence:- The government took a carrot...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 10, 2001
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952
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- let the chips fall where they may Meaning:- don`t worry about the results of your actions Sentence:- I am not going to...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 11, 2001
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953
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- not touch something with a ten-foot pole Meaning:- consider something completely undesirable or uninteresting Sentence:-...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 12, 2001
7:32 pm
954
Someone sent me this sentence this morning and I wonder what it means. I don't exercise because it makes the ice jump right out of my glass. Alie ... Outgoing...
Alie Holscher
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Nov 13, 2001
12:17 pm
955
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- on the bandwagon Meaning:- the newest popular group or activity, joining something because many others are doing it ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 13, 2001
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956
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- pull one`s leg Meaning:- fool someone with a humorous account of something, trick someone Sentence:- The man was pulling...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 14, 2001
7:32 pm
957
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- turn the other cheek Meaning:- let someone do something to one and not do it in return, not hit back when hit Sentence:-...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 15, 2001
7:32 pm
958
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- leave in the lurch Meaning:- desert or leave alone and in trouble, refuse to help or support someone Sentence:- He left me...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 16, 2001
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959
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- play footsie Meaning:- engage in any kind of collaboration or flirtation especially in a political situation Sentence:-...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 17, 2001
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960
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- security blanket Meaning:- something one holds on to for reassurance or comfort (like a child and a blanket) Sentence:- He...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 18, 2001
7:32 pm
961
Hai friends, I am a member of this group for the past five months.But I was a silent spectator.Now I am badly in need of all your help. Where do I get exact...
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Nov 19, 2001
9:35 am
962
Hi Everyone, Just want to know one information about TOEFL expiration date. I heard that TOEFL is valid for 2 years. I have given TOEFL on May'99. I want to...
Selvapandian Gurunathan
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Nov 19, 2001
9:46 am
963
Ur marks won't help to get admission. It's invalid nopw. Again u hav to take the exam to apply coz it's valid only for 2yrs. for more details refer...
moorthi
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Nov 19, 2001
12:55 pm
964
c u can get from www.ets.org www.kaplan.com www.gradschool.com And there r numbe of urls are there search in google hotbot or anyother search engine. U can get...
moorthi
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Nov 19, 2001
12:58 pm
965
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- round robin (letter) Meaning:- a letter written by a group of people with each person writing part of the letter ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 20, 2001
7:32 pm
966
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- blind leading the blind Meaning:- someone who doesn`t understand something trying to explain it to others Sentence:- It is...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 21, 2001
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967
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- good riddance to bad rubbish Meaning:- used to show you are glad that someone or something has been taken or sent away ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 22, 2001
7:32 pm
968
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- not a leg to stand on Meaning:- no good proof or excuse, no good evidence or defence to offer someone Sentence:- The...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 23, 2001
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969
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- scratch one`s back Meaning:- do something nice for someone in the hope that they will do something for you Sentence:- "You...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 24, 2001
7:32 pm
970
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- scratch the surface Meaning:- make only a beginning to do or accomplish something Sentence:- They have been gathering...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 25, 2001
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971
Here is the idiom for today. Idiom:- see the world (things) through rose-colored glasses Meaning:- see only the good things about something, be too optimistic ...
Virad Avasthi
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Nov 26, 2001
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