Page 6 - Digi-Notes-24-03-2016-English
P. 6
www.mahendraguru.com
36. GIVEN THE DAY THAT’S IN IT
This Irish idiom is used when something is very obvious because of the day that it occurs on.
Well, there are hardly any taxi drivers around, given the day that’s in it is Christmas.
37. GOOD TIME
When someone manages to travel faster than expected and gets to their destination early.
I got to the office in good time, but got lost inside the building trying to find my interview room, and
ended up being late anyway!
38. HAVE ONE’S MOMENTS
Someone who generally exhibits a positive behaviour pattern on an occasional basis, but not generally.
Random bursts of positivity.
He seemed in ever such a good mood earlier today, and offered to cook dinner! I guess he does
have his moments!
39. HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
This could be used to describe some desirable things such as money and happiness. This means to say that
they don’t last very long.
Don’t stress about money so much all the time. It’ll be here today and gone tomorrow anyway!
40. WASTING TIME / A WASTE OF TIME
This refers to anything that is not a useful way to spend your time. Doing something that is pointless or
useless.
Studying that engineering course was a waste of time. I didn’t learn anything new!
You’re wasting your time by sitting here talking to me. Go to the train station before she leaves!
41. HONEST AS THE DAY IS LONG
Used to describe someone who is very trustworthy and honest.
I can’t believe he has been accused of stealing their money. I’ve known him for many years, and he is
as honest as the day is long!
42. HOUR OF NEED
A time when someone really needs something, almost a final chance.
I was there for him in his hour of need, but he hasn’t shown any sign of offering to help me now
that I need his support!
43. IN AN INSTANT / IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
Something that happens very quickly
If he apologised and admitted his mistakes, I would take him back in an instant!
All you have to do is put the porridge in the microwave and it cooks in the blink of an eye!
www.mahendraguru.com
36. GIVEN THE DAY THAT’S IN IT
This Irish idiom is used when something is very obvious because of the day that it occurs on.
Well, there are hardly any taxi drivers around, given the day that’s in it is Christmas.
37. GOOD TIME
When someone manages to travel faster than expected and gets to their destination early.
I got to the office in good time, but got lost inside the building trying to find my interview room, and
ended up being late anyway!
38. HAVE ONE’S MOMENTS
Someone who generally exhibits a positive behaviour pattern on an occasional basis, but not generally.
Random bursts of positivity.
He seemed in ever such a good mood earlier today, and offered to cook dinner! I guess he does
have his moments!
39. HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
This could be used to describe some desirable things such as money and happiness. This means to say that
they don’t last very long.
Don’t stress about money so much all the time. It’ll be here today and gone tomorrow anyway!
40. WASTING TIME / A WASTE OF TIME
This refers to anything that is not a useful way to spend your time. Doing something that is pointless or
useless.
Studying that engineering course was a waste of time. I didn’t learn anything new!
You’re wasting your time by sitting here talking to me. Go to the train station before she leaves!
41. HONEST AS THE DAY IS LONG
Used to describe someone who is very trustworthy and honest.
I can’t believe he has been accused of stealing their money. I’ve known him for many years, and he is
as honest as the day is long!
42. HOUR OF NEED
A time when someone really needs something, almost a final chance.
I was there for him in his hour of need, but he hasn’t shown any sign of offering to help me now
that I need his support!
43. IN AN INSTANT / IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE
Something that happens very quickly
If he apologised and admitted his mistakes, I would take him back in an instant!
All you have to do is put the porridge in the microwave and it cooks in the blink of an eye!
www.mahendraguru.com
