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Idiomatic Expressions — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition
Idiomatic Expressions revision notes for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition: 3 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Section I: Phrasal Verbs
- Back out means to withdraw from a promise or contract.
- Back up means to support or sustain.
- Bear out means to support or confirm.
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Section II: Other Idiomatic Expressions
- To add fuel to fire means to give another cause for anger.
- To cut a sorry figure means to create a bad impression.
- To cut no ice means to fail to impress.
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Section III: Idiomatic Phrases
- Above board means honest and frank.
- Cut and dried means already prepared.
- A dog in the manger policy means the policy of a selfish man who refuses to allow his neighbour what he himself cannot use.
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A phrasal verb is made fromBack out means to withdraw fromLook at means to examine carefullyFall out means to quarrelRun out means to come
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Idiomatic Expressions for ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Idiomatic Expressions include Section I: Phrasal Verbs, Section II: Other Idiomatic Expressions, Section III: Idiomatic Phrases. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 101 practice questions on Idiomatic Expressions. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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