Idioms.................................................................................................................................., Lecture notes of Oral Biology

Idioms.................................................

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  • IDIOMS

BESIDE THE POINT

  • (^) Not relevant, not important
  • (^) Whether or not I asked the waiter to bring us water is beside the point. Waiters should always bring water to the table.
  • (^) The reason you are late is beside the point.

LAST RESORT

  • (^) If there are no other alternatives left; the last solution of getting out of a difficulty.
  • (^) David was locked out of the house. He knew that as a last resort , he could always break a window.

GIVE (SOMEONE) CREDIT

  • (^) To acknowledge someone contribution, to recognize a positive trait in someone.
  • (^) The scientist gave his assistant credit for the discovery.
  • (^) I cannot believe you asked your boss for a raise when your company is doing so poorly. I must give you credit for your courage.

TALK INTO

  • (^) To persuade, to convince.
  • (^) Chris did not want to jump out of the plane, but Erin talked him into it.
  • (^) Stop trying to talk me into going to the dance club on Saturday night.

SIT TIGHT

  • (^) To wait patiently
  • (^) Sit tight , the doctor will be with you in a few minutes.

A RULE OF THUMB

  • (^) A useful principle.
  • (^) When cooking fish, a good rule of thumb is 10 minutes in the oven for each inch of thickness.