English Expressions

 

                                                        English Expressions

1.    Step up one’s game

-         To work harder or perform better

Example:

-         You need to step up your game if you want a promotion this year.

2.    Run around in circles

-         To put effort into something while making little or no progress

Example:

-         My boss has me running around in circles with unnecessary tasks that aren’t getting us anywhere.

3.    Out of the woods

-         This means the worst part of a difficult situation is over, and the end goal is in sight

Example:

-         The surgery went very well, so he’s officially out of the woods. He just needs to recover now.

4.    Bring home the bacon

-         To bring home the bacon means to make an income or earn a living to support your family

Example:

-         Ever since her father was injured, she’s been working two jobs to bring home the bacon.

 

Author: 

Dr M. Selvam

Assistant Professor of English

Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore – 641 020