Sample Sentences With Idioms...

1. The suffering Adam went through in life was actually ablessing in disguise,for it has taught
him to be prudent and thrifty with his finances.
2. Many obese Malaysians are actually couch potatoes.They just like to sit and eat on a couch
all day long watching movies without moving an inch.
3. Students who like to drag their feet will not be able to finish their school project on time.
4. Students need to widen their horizons in order to face the challenges of globalisation.
5. People who like to be mules for drug traffickers must learn to face the music if caught by the
authorities.
6. Sam has a gut feeling that something bad is going to happen today.
7. Parents need to have a heart to heart talk with their teenage children often.This will help
them to understand the emotional turmoil their teenage children are going through better.
8. Reading helps a person to be knowledgeable about his surroundings and not be in the dark.
9. Parents need to keep an eye on their childrens after school activities.
10. We packed our things and headed to the remote village in Manjala. The journey was quite
challenging and dangerous but we managed to steer clear of danger and reached the
village safe and sound.


1. My father and mother are always at loggerheads, they never once agreed on anything,
always pointing fingersat one another over silly matters.
2. Sandy was on cloud nine as shegot through her SPM examination with flying colours.
3. After waiting for six long years, Pat and Mandy finally tied the knot. Their parents gave
them anout of this world wedding reception as a wedding gift.
4. Henry is quite wrapped up with his construction work. He just can't afford to take a
break or put up his feet even for a second.
5. Miranda has put on weight after giving birth to her baby girl. She plans to work out more to
shed the extra pounds.
6. Starting from 2013, every student must pass their History paper. Students are worried that
they might not be able tosail through it because History is all Greek to them.
7. The old house opposite my house has a ghostly presence, it gives me goose bumps just
looking at it.
8. The bank was robbed in broad daylight.The police are not leaving any stones
unturned, they are working out a game plan to catch the mastermind.
9. People around the world must have an attitude of give and take in order to enjoy
continuous peace.Insensitive words or religious undertones will only create ripples which
can turn into a vicious cycle of unnecessary violence.
10. The two opposing political parties are hoping for alandslide victory this coming election.
Working committes from both parties have rolled up their sleeves for some serious
campaining.