Idioms and Phrases from the Hindu editorial: Surprise Acceleration: On Price Gains

Idioms and Phrases from the Hindu editorial: Surprise Acceleration: On Price Gains

A dime a dozen

Meaning: Very common and of little value.

Example: In times of economic stability, low-interest loans are a dime a dozen.

Bite the bullet

Meaning: To endure a painful or difficult situation that is unavoidable.

Example: The government had to bite the bullet and increase interest rates to control inflation.

Cost an arm and a leg

Meaning: Very expensive.

Example: The surge in food prices means that basic groceries now cost an arm and a leg.

Cut corners

Meaning: To do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way.

Example: To cope with rising costs, many consumers are cutting corners on non-essential purchases.

In the red

Meaning: Losing money; in debt.

Example: Many businesses are in the red due to the sudden acceleration of inflation.

Hit the nail on the head

Meaning: To describe exactly what is causing a situation or problem.

Example: The editorial hit the nail on the head by identifying supply chain disruptions as a key factor in rising prices.

Throw in the towel

Meaning: To give up; to admit defeat.

Example: Some small businesses may have to throw in the towel if the inflationary pressures continue.

Take a toll

Meaning: To have a serious, negative effect.

Example: The rising inflation is taking a toll on consumers' purchasing power.

Weather the storm

Meaning: To survive a difficult situation.

Example: The government needs to implement measures to help the economy weather the storm of rising prices.

Back to square one

Meaning: To return to the starting point without having made any progress.

Example: Without effective policies, the country could find itself back to square one in its fight against inflation.