Idioms & Phrases
S.No. Idioms & Phrases Meaning 1. Rank and File Ordinary People 2. By fits and starts In short periods, not regularly 3. A wee bit A little 4. Out of the wood Free from difficulties and dangers 5. Under his thumb Under his control 6. At one’s wits end In a state where one does not know what to do 7. Between the devil and the deep sea Between two dangers 8. Burn the midnight oil Work or study hard 9. Call a spade a spade Speak frankly and directly 10. Come off with flying colors Be highly successful 11. Hoping against hope Without hope 12. Hit the nail on the head Do or say the exact thing