English Expressions

 

                                                 English Expressions

 

1.     As genuine as a three-dollar bill

-         This is an American idiom that is used to say something is fake. The U.S. never made three –dollar bills, so there’s no such things as a genuine three-dollar bill.

Example:

-         Those supposed designer bags they sell on the street are as genuine as a three-dollar bill.

2.     Receive a kickback

-         If you receive a kickback, it means you are receiving money illegally like a bribe.

Example:

-         The police chief was arrested after it was revealed that he was receiving kickback to ignore certain crimes.

3.     Go with the flow

-         To go with the flow is to allow things to happen and accept them as they are, like a leaf floating along on the surface of a river.

Example:

-         Just go with the flow and see what happens!

4.     Midas touch

-         This idiom comes from the story of King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold. It’s used to say that someone is very successful in their business ventures and has an easy time making money.

Example:

-         Selvam really has the Midas touch. Every business she starts becomes very successful.

5.     Shell out money

-         This refers to something that is overly expensive –something that requires more money than you have.

Example:

-         Taking a week- long vacation would break the bank. There’s no way I could afford to do it.  

Author: 

Dr M. Selvam

Assistant Professor of English

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore – 641 020