With tail between legs-
Meaning: Appearing frightened or cowardly
Example: The frightened dog ran away with its tail between its legs when the bigger dog growled.
By fair or foul means-
Meaning-by anyway right or wrong
Example-he will try to get a job by fare or foul means but will ultimately loss is peace of mind
A fair crack of the whip-
Meaning: an equal chance to do something
Example: In India all the students should be given a fair crack of the whip.
To pay off old scores-
Meaning: have his revenge
Example: from his attitude it is cl, ar that he wants to pay off old scores.
Cutting loose-
Meaning: to behave in an uncontrolled, wild way
Example: Don't be too hard on them - they're just kids and they need to cut loose sometimes.
To talk shop-
Meaning: to talk about work when not working
Example: Two New York Yankee pitchers will be there to sign autographs and talk shop with fans.
By the rule of thumb-
Meaning-according to practical experience
Example-by rule of thumb we must not allow children to take major decisions.
To make the grade-
Meaning: to be satisfactory; to be what is expected.
Example: He wanted to get into medical school but he failed to make the grade.
Brought up-
Meaning: to start discussing a subject
Example: Mr. Sonowal brought up the idea when he called on the president on Saturday.
Call a spade a spade-
Meaning-to be frank
Example-he never hesitated in calling a spade a spade and hence he has few friends
Beat someone down-
Meaning: to defeat or demoralize someone.
Example :Samir Singh got to within 36 km of his goal of running 10000km in 100 days.
Call names-
Meaning- to abuse
Example- he had a bad habit of calling names
Keep your tail up-
Meaning: they are optimistic and expect to be successful.
Example: The Indian team keeps their tail up for the upcoming match.
