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Idiomatic Expressions — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

What Idiomatic Expressions covers in ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 8 English Language: Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Idiomatic Expressions

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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.
3

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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Section I: Phrasal VerbsSection II: Idiomatic ExpressionsSection III: Idiomatic PhrasesMeaning and useCommon confusionsMemory for tests

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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.
How should I revise Idiomatic Expressions for Class 8 exams?
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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