Idiomatic Expressions

Idiomatic expressions are phrases whose meanings are not deducible from the individual words. They have a figurative meaning that is different from the literal interpretation of the words.

Look after: To take care of or be responsible for someone or something.

Swallow: To accept or believe something without questioning it, or to endure something without protest.

Make it up: To invent a story or lie, or to reconcile with someone after an argument.

Keep mum: To remain silent or not reveal something.

Go into: To begin discussing or describing something in detail, or to enter a particular field or area.

Ease one’s conscience: To do something to alleviate feelings of guilt or remorse.

As ill luck would have it: By unfortunate chance or bad luck.

A tight spot: A difficult or challenging situation.

Take chances: To risk or take a gamble, often with uncertain outcomes.

My heart sank: To feel a sudden sense of disappointment or sadness.

At/from close quarters: very close to something or someone.

Break into a smile: To suddenly start smiling.

Carry on: To continue doing something.

Have a clean record: To have no history of wrongdoing or criminal activity.

Beat about the bush: To avoid discussing a topic directly and instead speak about it in a roundabout or indirect way.