Idiom 1
IN HOT PURSUIT
Meaning: Following closely.
Example:
The police were in hot pursuit of the thief.
Example sentences:-
1. The cheetah was *in hot pursuit* of the deer in the forest.
2. Our school team is *in hot pursuit* of the championship trophy this year.
3. The journalists were *in hot pursuit* of the minister for an interview.
4. The dog was *in hot pursuit* of the ball that the boy threw.
5. Scientists are *in hot pursuit* of a cure for this disease.
Idiom 2
Big fish in a small pond
Meaning:
An important, successful, or influential person within a small, limited environment or organization.
Example:
As the star quarterback of our rural high school, Thileepan felt like a big fish in a small pond until he joined the university's collegiate team.
She decided to leave her local boutique firm because she realized she had become a big fish in a small pond and needed greater professional challenges.
Winning local elections is easy when you are a big fish in a small pond, but national politics requires a completely different strategy.
He was a recognized expert and a big fish in a small pond at his tiny company, but his authority diminished significantly once he moved to a multinational corporation.
While regional managers are often treated like big fish in a small pond, they face fierce competition once they transfer to the corporate headquarters.
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He was a recognized expert and a big fish in a small pond at his tiny company, but his authority diminished significantly once he moved to a multinational corporation.
While regional managers are often treated like big fish in a small pond, they face fierce competition once they transfer to the corporate headquarters.
Idiom 3
Hear it on the grapevine
Meaning:
To learn news through informal talk or gossip, not an official source.
Example sentences:
I heard it on the grapevine that our department is getting a new manager next month.
She heard it on the grapevine that the local bakery is introducing a brand-new line of vegan pastries.
Don't base your financial decisions on rumors you hear on the grapevine; wait for an official announcement.
Mark heard it on the grapevine that the annual company retreat will be held in the mountains this year.
Even though I heard it on the grapevine, I decided to ask my supervisor directly to confirm the news.
The rumor about the upcoming office renovation is something everyone seems to have heard on the grapevine.
He heard it on the grapevine that ticket sales for the concert will go live this coming Friday.
Before anything is announced publicly, employees usually hear it on the grapevine through casual office chats.
Idiom 4
Put out feelers
Meaning:
To make discreet, informal inquiries to test the reactions or gauge the opinions of others before committing to a plan.
Example:
Before officially announcing his resignation, he decided to put out feelers to see if other companies were hiring.
She put out feelers among her colleagues to gauge interest in starting a new wellness committee.
The investors are currently putting out feelers to test the market's reaction to the new product.
He didn't want to get rejected outright, so he put out a few feelers first to test the waters
Management put out feelers regarding the proposed schedule changes to avoid any sudden backlash.
Before officially announcing his resignation, he decided to put out feelers to see if other companies were hiring.
She put out feelers among her colleagues to gauge interest in starting a new wellness committee.
The investors are currently putting out feelers to test the market's reaction to the new product.
He didn't want to get rejected outright, so he put out a few feelers first to test the waters.
Management put out feelers regarding the proposed schedule changes to avoid any sudden backlash.
Idiom 5
"Keep your eyes peeled"
Meaning:
Watch carefully; stay alert.
Example sentences:
When traveling/navigating:
"We are looking for the school entrance, so keep your eyes peeled for the blue signpost."
When searching for something lost:
"I lost my keys in the library earlier; please keep your eyes peeled while we walk back."
In nature or on a tour:
"While we walk through the forest, keep your eyes peeled for rare colorful birds."
Looking out for opportunities/jobs:
"If you want a good part-time job, you should keep your eyes peeled for local advertisements."
Shopping or finding discounts:
"I am planning to buy a new laptop, so I am keeping my eyes peeled for upcoming seasonal sales."
Safety and vigilance:
"The road is very narrow and dark tonight, so keep your eyes peeled for any unexpected hazards."
Looking for a specific person in a crowd:
"The train station is extremely crowded, so keep your eyes peeled for your brother."
Exam/Proofreading practice for students:
"When you revise your essay, keep your eyes peeled for spelling and punctuation errors."
Sports or games:
"The goalkeeper had to keep his eyes peeled throughout the match to block sudden shots."
Watching for news or announcements:
"The examination timetable will be released soon, so keep your eyes peeled on the notice board."
Bonus Note for those who may be interested in:
Please be informed that "Keep your eyes peeled" and "Keep your eyes skinned" mean the exact same thing (staying extremely vigilant or watching attentively)..
Idiom 6
Eat your heart out
Meaning:
To feel jealous or envious of someone.
Example sentences:
Simple: When she won the national singing competition, her rivals were left to eat their hearts out.
Cambridge O/L Standard: Seeing his old classmate drive past in a brand-new sports car made him eat his heart out with envy.
Narrative Writing Use: As John stepped onto the stage to accept the grand prize, he whispered, "Eat your heart out, old friend."
For Daily Life: When your delicious homemade lasagna wins the neighborhood cooking contest, everyone else will just have to eat their hearts out!
Professional Context: After launching the successful tech startup, the founders watched their former skeptics eat their hearts out.
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