Phrases
Phrases :
Beck and call = command
He is always at your beck and call.
By hook or by crook = by some means or other
We must do this by hook or by crook.
Hue and cry = loud clamour or outcry
They raised a hue and cry over the issue.
In vogue = fashion
This dress is much in vogue.
Kith and kin = acquaintance and kinsfolk
He is far from all his kith and kin
Learn by rote = by merely repeating the words and neglecting the sense
Do not learn anything by rote.
Lie in wait = ambush
He lay in wait for the enemy.
Nick of time = just at the right moment
He came in the nick of time.
Odds and ends = stray miscellaneous articles
Pick up the odds and ends.
Of no avail = no effect
Your excuses are of no avail.
To no avail = no effect
I tried every possible method, but to no avail.
Rhyme or reason = without any valid reason
He did that without rhyme or reason.
Stand in good stead = of great service
His recommendation stood me in good stead.
Tit for tat = take revenge
The phrase means BLOW FOR BLOW and TIKE FOR LIKE.
Toil and moil = labour like a drudge
He was always toiling and moiling.
Watch and ward = guard
The watch and ward people maintained a careful vigil through the night.
Phrases
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