Vocabulary (Supplementary exercise)

Explain the meaning of the idiomatic/colloquial/simile language in bold.


1. If you think you need money,come directly to me.Money doesn't grow on trees. Pg 51

2. His child has done no wrong.But every day her presence is like a thorn in their side. Pg 86

3. We had to assert ourselves against all odds and when we finally graduate there are few shrinking violets amongst us.Pg207


4. I was the ostracized outsider longing for acceptance;the ugly duckling hankering to return as the beautiful swan. pg210