Shama  +  230862 Wed, 31 May 06 11:22 AM Use these idioms in meaningful sentences: according to Hoyle all sweetness and light at the bottom of the ladder at the drop of a hat augur well for Regards, Shama Joined on Sat, Jan 7 2006 pakistan New Member 12 shama Idioms, Regards

	Marius Hancu  +  230875 Wed, 31 May 06 11:57 AM You will find some of these idioms and examples here: http://www.answers.com/library/Idioms Search say with ladder (one keyword) for at the bottom of the ladder Marius Hancu Joined on Wed, Apr 26 2006 Veteran Member 11,673 Idioms

	Shama  +  231208 Thu, 01 Jun 06 04:52 AM according to Hoyle In keeping with established rules; on the highest authority, as In The tax records are in excellent order, all according to Hoyle. sweetness and light Ostentatious amiability and friendliness, as in One day she has a temper tantrum, the next day she's all sweetness and light. bottom of the ladder Lowest or most junior position in a hierarchy. For example, If we hire you, you'll have to begin at the bottom of the ladder. at the drop of a hat Immediately, without delay, as in We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation at the drop of a hat. augur well for Also, augur ill for; bode well or ill for. Have good (or bad) expectations for someone or something. For example, John's recovery from surgery augurs well for the team and The Republican victory in the Congressional elections bodes ill for affirmative action. Shama Idioms

	Grammar Geek  +  231210 Thu, 01 Jun 06 04:56 AM Shama, excellent job! Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,652 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!

	Grammar Geek  +  578586 Tue, 21 Oct 08 02:09 PM If you have a question about a specific idiom, there are idiom dictionaries online. You can try to write a sentence using it and we can tell you if it sounds natural. We cannot provide a list of all idioms "in detail." Perhaps you will consider googling "idiom dictionary" -- you might find some interesting reading. Grammar Geek Idioms