Idioms and Phrases

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Against a rainy day — (in preparation for hard days).

It is wise to keep some money against a rainy day.
God's ape — (a born fool).

He is a God's ape .
Apple of discord — (cause of quarrel).

Property is an apple of discord among brothers.
Abundance of the heart (overflowing emotion)

Mahatma Gandhi supported the cause of Harijans with abundance of the heart
A captain absolute (a self-willed person)

In democratic government, a leader cannot afford to become a captain absolute ; he has also to look to the other man's point of view.
Animal spirits — (cheerful and full of life).

This young boy is full of animal spirits .
Abortive effort (Labour without success)

It is better to be successful in one game than to make abortive effort in all games.
Above one's station (beyond one's position)

He may try this his best but the post is definitely above his station .
Addle-egg — (proud).

My father-in-law is an addle-egg.
To be dotted about (to be found everywhere)

Fifth columnists are dotted about India.

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