Tom is studying for his final exams the next day, while Sachin is practicing sports. Tom needs to focus on his books to prepare, while Sachin practices hitting balls. Arun found it difficult to adjust to his new college, while Anna adapted more easily. God helps those who work hard to achieve their goals rather than just waiting for good things to happen. Hard times are temporary, and there is optimism even in difficult periods.

1. Lets go for
our usual
4’o’Clock
smoke?
Sorry guys,
I’m not
coming. I quit
smoking
1. To Go Cold Turkey – To quit something suddenly

2. Poor Tom is hitting his books in his study while Sachin is hitting the ball in the grounds. Tom has his final
exams tomorrow
Tom Sachin
2. Hit the books – To go for studying (American Usage)

3. Nita, tell me
how many
states are
there in India?
India is a large
country with
many different
cultures, states
and….
Cut to the chase,
come to the
point. Direct
answer please!!
3. Cut to the Chase – Come to the point

4. It was a booty that I
stole! Bloody luck!!
Hehehehe…no one
will know it was me!
Sorry sir! We’ve
caught you and
now you’ll have to
face the music!
4. Face the Music – Face the reality and accept the consequence
Few hours later.

5. Arun was apprehensive of finding his feet in the new college environment while Anna got adjusted easily
5. To Find you Feet – Get used to new surroundings

6. Sunil was heartbroken after his girlfriend ditched him. But he got over it soon and found new love in Meenu
6. Get Over Something – Recover from something, say, shock, illness, depression etc.

7. Mr. Dev was fired by his manager. He is blowing off his steam at the local gym punching bag
7. To Blow off Steam – To vent emotions

8. Mrs. Jack just wanted to hit the sack after a tiring day in the kitchen
8. To Hit the Sack – To go to bed

9. Don’t be disheartened at failures and rebukes. Be confident, keep your chin up and keep moving forward!
9. Keep your Chin Up – Stay Strong

10. Mary looked so beautiful and stunning in her wedding gown. She looked a million dollars, so pretty!!
10. Look a Million Dollars – Look absolutely fabulous

11. Eosinophilia….do you
remember reading it
somewhere in biology?
Does it ring a bell
somewhere
11. Ring a Bell – Sound/Seem Familiar

12. Everybody pitched in to make the drama a success. It was team work!
12. Pitch In – Join in the efforts

13. Ramu lost his job! His manager told that he was losing his touch with his instruments.
13. Lose your touch – Lose your ability

14. The vase was so
expensive..it cost me
an arm and a leg. And
now its broken!
14. Cost an Arm and Leg – Expensive

15. Only if Ram had not cheated me 8
years ago and Ravan had supported
me in the meeting 3 years ago and I
was hired by a new manager, I
would have been the Director by
now…
Sitaram is always crying over spilt milk
15. Cry Over Spilt Milk – Complain about loss from past

16. Mom, If I get full marks,
you’ll buy me a bike. Then
I’ll go riding in the bike to
the mountains and do
bungee jumping there and
then…
Rohan, don’t day
dream – don’t
count the chickens
before they hatch.
Study for exams
now
16. Don’t Count your Chicken Before They Hatch – Don't start thinking about what
you'll do after you succeed

17. Father: “My child, Be in the house itself till I come back.”
The child waited in the room.
A day passed, two days passed. A week passed. The father
did not return.
But the little boy sat tight, not moving out of the house
just as his father had instructed.
17. Sit Tight – Wait patiently

18. Election promises made are often easier said than done.
Vote for us, we’ll
give you free
water, electricity,
car, house,
school…
18. Easier Said Than Done – Easy to tell, difficult to implement

19. God blesses those who do their duty/work – God helps those who help themselves
19. God Helps Those Who Help Themselves– Work hard to achieve your goals; don’t
just wait for good things to happen

20. It’s ok Ravi…your hard
times will pass. You’ll
get a job soon. Every
cloud has a silver
lining.
20. Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining – Hard times will pass