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Make head or tail of something: To understand something. — I can’t make head or tail of his explanation. Head over heels: Completely. — He’s head over heals in love with his wife. Hold one’s head high: To take pride in one’s achievements, abilities, etc. — My son’s success had definitely made me hold my head high. Knock their heads together: To force people to stop quarrelling and behave well. — Larry and Ben should have their heads knocked together. A sting in the tail: An unpleasant feature of something which becomes clear at the end. — The increase in salary was a heartening bit of news but the longer working hours announced at the end of the meeting was a sting in the tail. Tail away/off: Become less in strength, quantity or intensity. — I could hear her
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— He must be weak in the head if he’s believed our story. Turn somebody’s head: Make somebody very proud or conceited. — The success of her first film has completely turned her head.
Discover Match words in column A with phrases in column B: 1. Juggler a. plays music in public places 2. Conjurer b. In charge of a circus performance 3. Busker c. a comic character in pantomime 4. Ringmaster d. famous female singer especially in an opera 5. Harlequin e. throws and catches objects 6. Diva f. shows magical tricks
Looking back Mammon, according to the Asyrian mythology, refers to the God of Riches. It now signifies the spirit of avarice.
Ponder Our enemies come nearer the truth in the opinions they form of us than we do in our opinion of ourselves. — Rochefoucauld. Score card
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