CBSE - Idioms and Phrases

Bone of contention (1) act of gratitude (2)to be contented (3) subject of dispute (4) great happiness

blow one’s own trumpet (1) to create music (2) to praise someone (3) to praise oneself (4) to feel happy

In full swing (1) Cheerful (2) Appreciative (3) Somewhat deaf (4) Very active

Back-room boys (1) Desirable position which is well-paid and considered relatively easy. (2) People or things which are no longer useful or necessary. (3) People who perform important work but have no contact with the publi(3) (4) lose the job

To end in smoke (1) To make completely understand (2) To ruin oneself (3) To excite great applause (4) To overcome someone