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50 Most Important Idioms | The idioms and expressions below are some of the most common in English. The example sentences show how idioms are used in context.
Most Important Idioms (1 to 10)
1. as easy as pie means “very easy” (same as “a piece of cake”)
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don’t agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
2. be sick and tired of means “I hate” (also “can’t stand”)
Example: I’m sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.
3. bend over backwards means “try very hard” (maybe too much!)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
Important Islamic Studies Q/A for All Competitive Exams
What is the meaning of the word “Qur’an”?
The word “Quran,” a verbal noun, is equivalent in meaning to “qira’ah,” as both come from the verb “qara’a” which means “to read.”
Where was the Qur’an revealed first?
In the cave of Hira (Makkah)
On which night was the Qur’an first revealed?
Lailatul-Qadr (Night of the Power)
Who revealed the Qur’an?
Allah revealed the Qur’an
Through whom was the Qur’an revealed?
Through Angel Jibraeel (Alaihis-Salaam)
Scientific Explanations | Material for all Competitive Exams
Why it is dangerous to sleep in an unventilated room with fire burning?
▪ It is dangerous to sleep in an unventilated room with fire burning inside because the fire produces carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide gases. Carbon monoxide is poisonous and can cause death.
Alcohol is sometimes rubbed on the body of a person suffering from fever
▪ As soon as Alcohol is applied on the body, it evaporates taking away some heat from the body. Since evaporation has a cooling effect, the body temperature can be reduced by rubbing alcohol.
Why people used filament of an electric bulb of tungsten?
▪ The filament of an electric bulb is made of tungsten because it has a high melting point and can be heated to a high temperature to emit light.