Friday 25 August 2017

It’s a million dollar question, isn’t it?

Today’s English
August 26th, 2017
Number Idioms in English
1.As easy as one- two- three = very simple and easy
A.E-learning has become as easy as one-two-three nowadays.
B.Booking movie ticket is as easy as one-two-three now, isn't it?
2.Million dollar question = very important but difficult question
A.Who is the next chief minister of Tamil Nadu? Oh no! It’s a million dollar question.
B.Whether the management  will consider your demand is a million dollar question.
3.A nine day’s wonder – a short time exciting thing or person
A.Thermacol experiment on water is a nine day’s wonder.
B.All celebrations in the modern life have become a nine day’s wonder.
C. Is your boyfriend just a nine day's wonder?
4.Behind the eight ball = in a difficult situation
A.Now he’s behind the eight ball.  He should deal with each ball with utmost care.
B.Please help me! I’m behind the eight ball now.
5.Nine times out of ten = almost every time
A.Nine times out of ten, she comes late to the office.
B.They failed nine times out of ten, still they had hopes to win.
(Girl : Nine times out of ten,  I have told you not to touch me here and there. Can’t you?
Boy: Just for enjoyment!
Girl: Don’t you know that it’s just a nine day’s wonder?
Boy: Take it easy! Can’t you?
Girl: First marriage, then I’m yours.  Then everything is as easy as one-two-three for you.
Boy: I can’t! I’m behind the eight ball now.
Girl: If not now, then when?
Boy: it’s a million dollar question!
Girl:…………..?!)

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