His friends failed to see why he should ride the high horse just because he had won an election.
become abnormal
appear arrogant
indulge in dreams
indulge in dreams
To blaze a trail:
To set on fire
To blow the trumpet
To initiate work in a movement
To initiate work in a movement
Mrs. Hashmi has been in the blues for the last several weeks.
abroad
unwell
depressed
depressed
Mr. Gupta, who is one of the trustees of a big charity, is suspected of feathering his own nest.
being lazy in doing his work
being too generous
neglecting his job
neglecting his job
A fair weather friend:
A fair weather friend:
A friend who deserts us in difficulties
A friend whom we love the most
A friend whom we love the most
A snake in the grass:
A secret or hidden enemy
An unreliable person
Unforeseen happening
Unforeseen happening
Have too many irons in the fire:
Engaged in too many enterprises at the same time
Facing too many problems at the same time
Said or done too many things at the same time
Said or done too many things at the same time
A Panacea:
An injection that serves as a life line
A lecture full of precepts
A strong drug that induces sleep
A strong drug that induces sleep
For the first week, the apprentice felt like a fish out of water.
frustrated
homeless
disappointed
disappointed
He burnt his fingers by interfering in his neighbour’s affair.
got himself into trouble
burnt himself
got himself insulted
got himself insulted
