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Message: <blockquote data-quote="thanush000" data-source="post: 25138495" data-attributes="member: 568473">ඔන්න බොලාට මන් ගානේ idioms සෙට් එකක් අරන් අවා (මාත් ඉතින් නෙට් එකෙන් තමා අහුලා ගත්තේ )අවශ්‍ය එවුන් අර ගනිල්ලා  වැඩක් වෙනවනම් රෙපක් දිගෙනම යමල්ල ..<img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/yes.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":yes:" title="Yes    :yes:" data-shortname=":yes:" /><img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/default/yes.gif"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":yes:" title="Yes    :yes:" data-shortname=":yes:" />.මෙතන A to Z  තියනවා A idiomsA big cheese- an important or a powerful person in a group or familyA bird’s eye view- a view from a very high place which allows you to see a large areaA bone of contention- something that people argue for a long timeA cock and a bull story- a story or an explanation which is obviously not true.At the crack of the dawn- very early in morningA cuckoo in the nest- someone in a group of people but not liked by them.A litmus test- a method which clearly proves somethingAs the crow flies- measuring distance between two places in a straight line.A dead letter- an argument or law not followed by anyone.At the drop of the hat- u do something easily and without any preparationAn early bird- someone who gets early in the morningAn educated guess- a guess which was likely to get correctedAt the eleventh hour- be too late.A queer fish- a strange personA wakeup call- an event done to warn someoneA worm’s eye view- having very little knowledge about somethingA witch hunt- an attempt to find and punish those who have options that are believed to bedangerousAt the heels of- to follow someoneA dish fit for Gods- something of very high qualityA game of two equal halves- a sudden change in circumstancesAfraid of one’s own shadow- to become easily frightenedAgainst the clock- to be in a hurry to do something before a particular timeAir one’s dirty laundry- to make public something embarrassing that should be kept secret.All systems go- everything is ready.An arm and a leg- a large amount of moneyAppear out of now here- to appear suddenly without warning.Apple of someone’s eye- someone loved very much.Ask for the moon- to ask for too much.Asleep at the switch- not to be alert on opportunityAt sixes and sevens- to be lost and bewilderedAt someone’s beck and call- to be always ready to serveAt the bottom of the ladder- at the lowest levelA house of cards- a poor planAt an arm’s length- to keep at a distanceAt sixes and sevens- in disorderA boon in disguise- a benefit in lossA bull in a China shop- an awkward personA red letter day- an important dayA nine days wonder- pleasure for a short timeA bit under the weather- falling illB idiomsBad blood- feelings of hate between two familiesBend your ears- to talk to someone for a very long time about something boringBite your tongue- to stop yourself from saying something because it would be better not toBlack and blue- full of bruisesBlue blood- belonging to high social classBe above board- to be honest and legalBe bouncing off the walls- excited and full of nervous energyBow and scrap- try too hard to please someone in a position of authorityBrass monkey weather- extremely cold weatherBe tailor made- to be completely suitable for someone.Break the ice- to make more comfort or relaxed with a person whom you have not met earlier, tobreak the silenceBe as clear as mud- to be impossible to understandBe on cloud nine- be very happyBetween the devil and deep blue sea- a type of situation where u must choose between two equallyunpleasant situationsBe in the doldrums- not very successful or nothing new is taking placeBeat the drum- to speak eagerly about something you supportBe on the edge- to be nervous or worried about somethingBe in seventh heaven- extremely happyBe at each other’s throat- two persons arguing angrilyBatten down the hatches- to prepare for troubleBack the wrong horse- to support someone weakBack to square one- to reach again to the starting pointBack to the salt mines- back to something that you don’t want to doBall of fire- active and energeticBeat one’s head against the wall- to try to do something that is hopelessBark up the wrong tree- to make a wrong assumptionBatten down the hatches- prepare for difficult timesBeat one’s brain out- to work hardBegin to see the light- to begin to understandBehind closed doors- done in secretBet on the wrong horse- to misread the futureBent on doing- to be determined to do somethingBite off more than one can chew- to do more than one’s abilityBite the bullet- to face a difficult situation bravelyBitter pill to swallow- an unpleasant fact that must be acceptedBlack sheep of the family- worst memberBlessing in disguise- something that turns out to be good which earlier appeared to be wrongBlind leading the blind- someone who does not understand something but tries to explain it to otherBlow one’s own horn- to praise oneBlow someone’s mind- excite someoneBone of contention- subject matter of the fightBring home the bacon- to earn money to liveBlue in the face- exhausted and speechlessBreak the back of- reduce the power of somethingBurn a hole in one’s pocket- to spend money quicklyBurn the midnight oil- to study till late of nightBushman’s holiday- a holiday where you spend doing same thing as you did at working daysButton’s one lip- to keep quiteBreak a leg- to wish good luckC idiomsCarrot and sticks- You use both awards as well as punishments to make someone do something.Cloak and dragger- when people behave in a very secret mannerCards are stacked against- luck is against youCrack a book- to open book to studyCross a bridge before one comes to it- worry about the future in advanceCarry coals to new castle- to take something to a place or a person that has a lot of that thingalreadyCast in the same mould- to be very similarChange horses in midstream- to change plansCap it all- to finishCried with eyes out- cried a lotCarry the can- If you carry the can, you take the blame for something, even though you didn't do it orare only partly at fault.Cast a long shadow- Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerableinfluence on other people or events.Cat and dog life- If people lead a cat and dog life, they are always arguing.D idiomsDrive a wedge between- to break relationship between the twoDances to the tune- to always do what someone tells you to doDressed up to the nines- wearing fancy clothesDragging its feet- delaying in decision, not showing enthusiasmDavey Jones' locker- Davey Jones' locker is the bottom of the sea or resting place of drownedsailors. ('Davy Jones' locker' is an alternative spelling.)Dancing on someone's grave- If you will dance on someone's grave, you will outlive orOutlast them and will celebrate their demiseDog in the manger- If someone acts like a dog in the manger, they don't want other people to haveor enjoy things that are useless to themDon't cry over spilt milk- When something bad happens and nothing can be done to help it peoplesay, 'Don't cry over spilt milk'Don't wash your dirty laundry in public- People, especially couples, who argue in front of others orinvolve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry inpublic; making public things that are best left private.Donkey work- Donkey work is any hard, boring work or task.Don't throw bricks when you live in a glass house- Don't call others out on actions that you,yourself do. Don't be a hypocrite.E idiomsEntering the 80th orbit- celebrating the 80th birthdayEleventh hour decision- decision that is made at the last possible minuteEnd in smoke- to bear no resultEarth shattering- not at all surprisingEat humble pie- to apologize humblyElephant in the room- An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but noone talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc.Egg on your face- If someone has egg on their face; they are made to look foolish or embarrassedEye for an eye- This is an expression for retributive justice, where the punishment equals the crime.Eyes are bigger than one's stomach- If someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach, they aregreedy and take on more than they can consume or manage.F idiomsFrom cradle to grave- during the whole span of your life.Face the music-to accept punishment for something you have done.Feel the pinch- to have problems with money.Fall on your own sword- to be cheated by someone you trust.Feather in one’s cap- something that you achieve and proud of.Firing on all cylinders- work every possible way to succeed.French leave- absent without permission, to take French leave is to leave a gathering without sayinggoodbye or without permission.Fall on our feet- If you fall on your feet, you succeed in doing something where there was a risk offailure.Fall on your sword- If someone falls on their sword, they resign or accept the consequences of whatthey have done wrong.Fingers and thumbs- If you are all fingers and thumbs, you are being clumsy and not very skilledwith your hands.Finger in the pie- If you have a finger in the pie, you have an interest in something.Flash in the pan- If something is a flash in the pan; it is very noticeable but doesn't last long, likemost singers, who are very successful for a while, then forgotten.Follow your nose- When giving directions, telling someone to follow their nose means that theyshould go straight ahead.Fool's paradise- A fool's paradise is a false sense of happiness or successFoot in mouth- This is used to describe someone who has just said somethingEmbarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupidFor a song- If you buy or sell something for a song, it is very cheapFor donkey's years- If people have done something, usually without much if any change, for anawfully long time, they can be said to have done it for donkey's yearsG idiomsGet off the hook- free from all obligationsGive-up the ghost- to dieGot the slap on the wrist- got light punishmentGive someone a bird- make funGot the wind up- to be scaredGet a raw deal- not treated equallyGift of the gab- talent of speaking, if someone has the gift of the gab, they speak in a persuasive andinteresting wayGives cold shoulder- to ignoreGet your wires crossed- If people get their wires cross, they misunderstand each other, especiallywhen making arrangements.('Get your lines crossed' is also used.)Give me five- If someone says this, they want to hit your open hand against theirs as aWay of congratulation or greetingGive me a hand- If someone gives you a hand, they help youGive someone a piece of your mind- If you give someone a piece of your mind, you criticize themstrongly and angrily.Go bananas- If you go bananas, you are wild with excitement, anxiety, or worryGo tell it to birds- This is used when someone says something that is not credible or is a lieGo under the hammer- If something goes under the hammer, it is sold in an auctionGraveyard shift- If you have to work very late at night, it is the graveyard shiftGrease monkey- A grease monkey is an idiomatic term for a mechanicH idiomsHave ants in your pants- not be able to keep still because you are very excited or worried aboutsomething.Having a whole of a time- to enjoy very muchHold one’s horse- be patientHave a big mouth- one who gossips more or tells secretHimalayan blunder- a serious mistakeHave a one track mind- think only of one thingHave clean hands- be guiltlessHave an egg on the face- be embarrassedHave eyes bigger than stomach- desiring more food than one can eatHeart missed a beat- very excitedHeart in the right place- good naturedHit the nail on the head- done the thing correctlyHand to mouth- Someone who's living from hand to mouth, is very poor and needs the little moneythey have coming in to cover their expensesHave no truck with- If you have no truck with something or someone, you refuse to get involved withit or themHit the bull's-eye- If someone hits the bull's-eye, they are exactly right about something or achievethe best result possible.Hold water- When you say that something does or does not 'hold water', it means that the point ofview or argument put forward is or is not sound, strong or logical. For e.g. 'Saying we should increaseour interest rates because everyone else is doing so will not hold water'Hornets' nest- A hornets' nest is a violent situation or one with a lot of dispute. (If you create theproblem, you 'stir up a hornets' nest'.)I idiomsIn dribs and drabs- in small amounts at a timeIn black and white- to give in writingIn the blues- low spiritedIn cahoots with- in a partnership usually for a dishonest reasonIf the shoe fits, wear it- This is used to suggest that something that has been said might apply to apersonIn droves- When things happen in droves, a lot happen at the same time or very quicklyIn the doghouse- If someone is in the doghouse, they are in disgrace and veryUnpopular at the moment.J idiomsJack Frost - If everything has frozen in winter, then Jack Frost has visited.Jack the Lad - A confident and not very serious young man who behaves as he wants to withoutthinking about other people is a Jack the Lad.Jack-of-all-trades- A jack-of-all-trades is someone that can do many different jobs.Jam on your face - If you say that someone has jam on their face, they appear to be caught,embarrassed or found guilty.Jam tomorrow - This idiom is used when people promise good things for the future that will nevercome.Jane Doe - Jane Doe is a name given to an unidentified female who may be party to legalproceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. John Doe is the male equivalent.Jekyll and Hyde - Someone who has a Jekyll and Hyde personality has a pleasant and a veryunpleasant side to the character.Jersey justice - Jersey justice is very severe justice.Jet set - Very wealthy people who travel around the world to attend parties or functions are the jetset.Jet-black - To emphasise just how black something is, such as someone's hair, we can call it jetblack.Job's comforter - Someone who says they want to comfort, but actually discomforts people is a Job'scomforter.Jobs for the boys - Where people give jobs, contracts, etc, to their friends and associates, these arejobs for the boys.Jockey for position - If a number of people want the same opportunity and are struggling to emergeas the most likely candidate, they are jockeying for position.Jog my memory- If you jog someone's memory, you say words that will help someone trying toremember a thought, event, word, phrase, experience, etc.John Doe- John Doe is a name given to an unidentified male who may be party to legal proceedings,or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. Jane Doe is the female equivalent.Joe Public - Joe Public is the typical, average person.Johnny on the spot - A person who is always available; ready, willing, and able to do what needs tobe done.('Johnny-on-the-spot' is also used.)Johnny-come-lately - A Johnny-come-lately is someone who has recently joined something orarrived somewhere, especially when they want to make changes that are not welcome.Join the club - Said when someone has expressed a desire or opinion, meaning "That viewpoint isnot unique to you". It can suggest that the speaker should stop complaining since many others are inthe same position. Example: "If this train doesn't come, I'll be late for work!" "Join the club!"Joined at the hip - If people are joined at the hip, they are very closely connected and think the sameway.Judge, jury and executioner - If someone is said to be the judge, jury, and executioner, it meansthey are in charge of every decision made, and they have the power to be rid of whomever theychoose.Juggle frogs - If you are juggling frogs, you are trying to do something very difficult.Jump down someone's throat - If you jump down someone's throat, you criticise or chastise themseverely.Jump on the bandwagon - If people jump on the bandwagon, they get involved in something thathas recently become very popular.Jump ship - If you leave a company or institution for another because it is doing badly, you arejumping ship.Jump the broom - To jump the broom is to marry. (Jump over the broom, jump over the broomstick,jump the broomstick are also used.)Jump the gun - If you jump the gun, you start doing something before the appropriate time.Jump the track - Jumping the track is suddenly changing from one plan, activity, idea, etc, toanother.Jump through hoops - If you are prepared to jump through hoops for someone, you are prepared tomake great efforts and sacrifices for them.Jump to a conclusion - If someone jumps to a conclusion, they evaluate or judge something withouta sufficient examination of the facts.Jumping Judas! - An expression of surprise or shock.Jungle out there - If someone says that it is a jungle out there, they mean that the situation isdangerous and there are no rules.Jury's out - If the jury's out on an issue, then there is no general agreement or consensus on it.Just around the corner- If something is just around the corner, then it is expected to happen verysoon.Just coming up to - If the time is just coming up to nine o'clock, it means that it will be nine o'clock ina very few seconds. You'll hear them say it on the radio in the morning.Just deserts - If a bad or evil person gets their just deserts, they get the punishment or suffer themisfortune that it is felt they deserve.Just for the heck of it - When someone does something just for the heck of it, they do it without agood reason.Just for the record - If something is said to be just for the record, the person is saying it so thatpeople know but does not necessarily agree with or support it.Just in the nick of time - If you do something in the nick of time, you just manage to do it just in time,with seconds to spare.Just off the boat - If someone is just off the boat, they are naive and inexperienced.Just what the doctor ordered - If something's just what the doctor ordered, it is precisely what isneeded.Justice is blind - Justice is blind means that justice is impartial and objective.K idiomsKick up a row- to start a fight, to create disturbanceKeep ones eye on the ball- be ready for somethingKangaroo court- When people take the law into their own hands and form courts that are not legal,these are known as kangaroo courtKeep body and soul together- If you earn enough to cover your basic expenses, but nothing morethan that, you earn enough to keep body and soul together.Keep your eye on the ball- If you keep your eye on the ball, you stay alert and payClose attention to what is happeningKnow which way the wind blows- This means that you should know how things areDeveloping and be prepared for the future.</blockquote>

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