IDIOMS SERIES 1

 

Idioms

The Idiom is a set of words that implies an indirect meaning, with reference to the context, rather than the literal sense of the words. It is a figurative language skill used to emphasize the basic essence of the instance. It can be cultivated on geographical, cultural, religious stances and etc. However, certain idioms have become a part of our everyday conversation that because of the overdosed usage, have become a cliché and lost the significance of emphasis.

 

This post here will give you a handful of idioms that are not common, but unusual.

Enlighten your everyday conversation,

With a fascinating set of verbose!

 

On account of Roller coaster day that falls this month (Aug 16), let’s catch up with some riding idioms!

 

1. Let (something) ride – Continue something without change. Overlook/forgive

Eg:

a. I let the project ride as the review meeting produced many positive comments.

b. Fiona couldn’t stand the fact that she had to let her granny ride her last days in the hospital.

2. Ride herd on – watch closely and control

Eg:

a. I was riding herd on my family’s expenses to avoid financial crises.

b. When I had a ride herd on my student’s work, I found that she was using irrelevant secondary resources.

3. Ride out – Survive or endure

Eg:

a. The patients must ride out the crucial observation period of three days before getting discharged.

b. To ride out during winters, the bear undergo hibernation.

4. Take for a ride – tricked or deceived

Eg:

a. When I realised that I was taken for a ride, it was already too late.

b. I terribly fail when I attempt to take someone for a ride.

5. Ride the gravy train – To lead a luxurious life with less efforts

Eg:

a. Mr. Simpson is riding the gravy train for a long time now and people are wondering how long he will ride out as such, doing nothing.

b. People like to ride the gravy train, without knowing the purpose of life.

6. Ride off in all directions – behave in a confused way, creating chaos.

Eg:

a. The animals in the shelter were riding off in all directions as the lock system broke unexpectedly.

b. The organizers found it hard to be calm as the audience were riding the discussions in all directions.

7. Ride roughshod over – Treat someone with disdain or contempt.

Eg:

a. I rode roughshod over my friend as he didn’t keep his promises.

b. The manager was suspended for riding roughshod over his employees.

 

Hope these idioms will make your roller coaster rides much more interesting!