English with Sathish!

  Rules and Regulations  for Elocution  Ø The following are the rules and regulations for the finalists and are expected to comply with it. Ø The finalists are given the topic much ahead for their preparation. Ø The content of the participant’s speech is to strictly adhere the specified topic – “Glimpses of the constitution of India” Ø The finalists are asked to follow the time limit and not to extend their speech more than three minutes. Ø The speech of the finalists will be evaluated in an unbiased manner and there is no room for favoritism, sympathy or partiality in any manner. Ø No second chance will be provided to any finalist under any circumstance unless the Judge considers rightful to provide one.   Ø The speech will be judged on the based on the content, confidence, fluency, and body language. Ø Best two speeches will be selected and will be awarded later. Ø The judge is entitled with the right to disqualify any contestant if he/she is found to vi...

  101.Idiom: The best thing since sliced bread           Meaning:A good and useful invention       Sentence:The smartphone is the best thing since sliced bread.       102.Idiom: Walk in the other’s shoes         Meaning:To understand what the other is going through   Sentence:You will not understand unless you walk in their shoes.   103.Idiom: Break the ice                  Meaning:To make people feel comfortable with those who are unfamiliar to them Sentence:The communication trainer conducted an activity to break the ice.   104.Idiom: Having a monkey on your back              Meaning:To have a problem that you cannot solve or get rid off easily         Sentence:Not completi...

  51.Idiom: Like two peas in a pod Meaning:Be together always         Sentence:My cousin and I are always like two peas in a pod.   52.Idiom: Know which way the wind blows            Meaning:To understand what is happening             Sentence:As a detective, you are always obliged to learn which way the wind blows and then make a statement.   53.Idiom: Hit the nail on the head               Meaning:To do something the exact way in which it should be done / Also refers to giving a direct answer   Sentence:Harish hit the nail on the head with his decision to buy this piece of land.   54.Idiom: Catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar Meaning:Getting what you want by being nice      Sentence:If you ask politely, you may be able...