Idiomatic Expressions

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An idiomatic expression is a group of words with a special meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. For example, to break down means to go out of order or go wrong.

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To break down means to go out of order or to go wrong. Example: Our car broke down on way to the school. It can also mean health failing, as in She worked so hard that her health broke down.

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To break into means to enter forcibly. Example: The robbers broke into his house and looted cash and jewellery.

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To break out means to begin suddenly or to spread. Example: Cholera broke out in the city.

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To break up means to come to an end. Example: The meeting broke up at 4 p.m.

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To call at means to visit a place. To call on means to visit a person. Example of call at: I called at your house but you were not there. Example of call on: If I get time, I may call on you in the ev…

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To get at means to suggest. Example: I do not understand what you are trying to get at.

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To get on means to fare or progress. Example: How are you getting on in your new flat? This expression asks how someone is managing or doing in a situation.