Friday, December 21, 2012

Idiom


Idiom refers to a word, phrase or an expression whose collective meaning differs from their individual (words) meaning.

No stone unturned
Meaning: Make every possible effort, try all options.
Ex.: The cops left no stone unturned to catch hold of the crooks.

By hook or by crook
Meaning: By any means, using any way: right or wrong.
Ex.: Harry wanted that contract by hook or by crook.

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