Important Idioms and Phrases for Upcoming SBI PO Exam – Part 8

211. Hand in glove – In close relationship

212. To make a mountain of a molehill – To give great importance to little things

213. To speak one’s mind – To be frank and honest

214. Maiden speech – First speech

215. At the eleventh hour – At the very last moment

216. Cope with – compromise

217. Go a long way – help considerably

218. Gift of the gab – talent of speaking

219. Standstill – Complete halt

220. Cross swords – Disagree

221. Pore over – Go through

222. Make both ends meet – To earn and spend equal amounts of money

223. Run down – Criticise

224. Grease anybody’s palm – To give bribe

225. Leave in the lurch – Abandon in the midway/difficult situation

226. Caught red handed – At the time of committing crime

227. On the brink of – On the point of

228. Face the music – Face the unpleasant consequences

229. Gift of the gab – Ability to speak impressively

230. Go down the drain – Lose forever

231. A close shave – Narrow escape from danger

232. Cool as cucumber – Not nervous or emotional

233. In high spirits – Cheerful

234. Scapegoats – A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings with arrogant reactions

235. A red letter day – A day memorable for joyful event

236. Wears heart on sleeves – Express feelings openly

237. To pay off old scores – To refund old dues

238. Man of letters – Proficient in literary arts

239. Turn down – Refuse

240. On good terms – Agree with someone

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