Some more idioms
21 Apr 2015 22:57
gvshwnth
Moderator1 Bite the Bullet
Accepting something difficult or unpleasant.
कोई कठिन कार्य या चुनौती को स्वीकर करना
History: There was no time to administer anesthesia before emergency surgery during battle. The surgeon made patients bite down on a bullet in an attempt to distract them from the pain.
2 Blood is Thicker than Water
Family comes before everything else
खून का रिश्ता ज्यादा पक्का होता है
History: In ancient Middle Eastern culture, blood rituals between men symbolized bonds that were far greater than those of family. The saying also has to do with “blood brothers,” because warriors who symbolically shared the blood they shed in battle together were said to have stronger bonds than biological brothers.
3 Break the Ice
To commence a project or initiate a friendship
पहल करना, पहली बार बात करने के लिए नि:संकोच आगे बढना।
History: Before the days of trains or cars, port cities that thrived on trade suffered during the winter because frozen rivers prevented commercial ships from entering the city. Small ships known as “icebreakers” would rescue the icebound ships by breaking the ice and creating a path for them to follow. Before any type of business arrangement today, it is now customary “break the ice” before beginning a project.
4 Butter Someone Up
Meaning: To flatter someone
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मक्खन लगाना, किसी की खुशामदी करना
History: An ancient Indian custom involved throwing balls of clarified butter at statues of the gods to seek favor.
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GV