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Call a spade a spade — to be outspoken and frank about one’s opinion. — He doesn’t like to mince words, he simply calls a spade a spade. In spades — in large amounts or to a great extent. — She possesses a variety of skills and that too in spades. The sands are running out — times is running out, not much time left. — The sands are running out and we must hurry with the preparations for the play. Shifting sands — a situation that keeps changing. — The shifting sands of the political affairs has greatly harmed our country. To build upon sand — to base plans on an insecure foundation. — Their plans were
bound to fail and they had been warned that they were building upon
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— The theatre classes have really helped her to come out of her shell. Make waves — to create a significant impression — Even before she has entered the film industry, critics were sure that she would make waves. Come hell or high waters — inspite of any difficulties that may occur. — Come hell or high water, I am determined to achieve my aim. Discover A B 1. Banshee a. a small friendly fairy. 2. Brownie b. a ghost 3. Angel c. a female spirit that cries loudly. 4. Sprite
d. a demon or
spirit in the shape of an animal which is a close 5. Phantom e. a fairy, an elf or a goblin. 6. Familiar f. a messenger of God. Looking back Meet one’s Waterloo means to lose an important contest or come to a situation which is to one’s severe disadvantage. Napoleon faced a crushing defeat in the Battle of Waterloo which was fought on June 18, 1815. Ponder The worth of a state, in the long run, is the worth of the individuals composing it. — J.S. Mills. Score card 1c, 2a, 3f, 4e, 5b, 6d. — Illa Vij |
