Phrases and Expressions - 'My English Coursebook Standard X'

 Phrases and Expressions from the Book - 

'My English Coursebook Standard X'

Here are the phrases and expressions from Units 1 and 2 of the book "My English Coursebook – Standard X (10th-third language English)", lesson by lesson, with meanings and example sentences:

1.1 A Teenager's Prayer

new beginnings – fresh starts

Sentence – "Each day brings new beginnings."

Take the road of life – choose a direction in life

Sentence – "I can choose to take the road of life."

great success – big achievements

Sentence – "We should always aim for great success."

great distress – serious trouble or worry

Sentence – "Wrong choices lead to great distress."

stand for what is right – support good values or truth

Sentence – "Always stand for what is right."

temptation – strong urge to do something wrong

Sentence – "He resisted temptation and stayed focused."

keep my body clean – maintain good habits for health

Sentence – "It's important to keep my body clean."

lived its very best – lived in the most excellent way

Sentence – "He wished his life was lived to its very best."

1.2 An Encounter of a special kind

a part and parcel of – an essential part of something

Sentence – "Squirrels had become a part and parcel of our existence."

engrossed in – completely occupied with something

Sentence – "She was engrossed in her book."

take notice of – observe, pay attention

Sentence – "She didn’t take notice of the noise outside."

figure out – solve or understand something

Sentence – "He tried to figure out the puzzle."

ponder over – think about seriously

Sentence – "She always ponders over big decisions."

overwhelmed by – affected by strong emotion

Sentence – "He was overwhelmed by gratitude."

in a flash – very quickly

Sentence – "The bird flew away in a flash."

find solace – find comfort and peace

Sentence – "Many find solace in reading poetry."

1.3 A Basketful of Moonlight

tough – difficult, dangerous

Sentence – "The path was tough and full of snakes."

on loan – borrowed

Sentence – "He had to take the book on loan from the library."

light the dark route – make a situation better

Sentence – "Efforts were made to light the dark route home."

1.4 Be Smart-

at the helm of- in charge of

Sentence - "She is at the helm of that project."

stepping stone - a stage you pass through for a goal

Sentence - "Each small goal is a stepping stone to success."

in the absence of - if something is missing

Sentence - "Fear of failure may be avoided in the absence of any goals."

set parameters - create limits or guidelines

Sentence - "We need to set parameters for the experiment."

Find the footing - establish a stable position

Sentence - "He is trying to find the right footing in life."

1.5 His First Flight

bird’s eye view - view from a height; overview

Sentence - "From the rooftop, you get a bird’s eye view."

as free as a bird - completely free, carefree

Sentence - "After submitting exams, she felt as free as a bird."

eagle’s eye - keen observation

Sentence - "He watched the game with an eagle’s eye."

spread one’s wings - try new things, become independent

Sentence - "She left home to spread her wings in the world."

2.1 You Start Dying Slowly...

to travel – to go from place to place

Sentence – "If you do not travel, you cannot have all-around knowledge ."

self-esteem – feeling of self-worth or self-respect

Sentence – "When you kill your self-esteem, you start dying slowly."

to be a slave of your habits – to be under the control of repeated behaviours

Sentence – "If you become a slave of your bad habits, you cannot progress ."

to change your routine – to do things differently than usual

Sentence – "If you do not change your routine, you start feeling bored."

to wear different colours – to try variety in life, to accept change

Sentence – "If you do not wear different colours, your life becomes dull."

to risk what is safe, for the uncertain – take a chance, leave comfort zone

Sentence – "If you do not risk what is safe, for the uncertain, you cannot ne successful."

to go after a dream – to pursue a passion

Sentence – "If you do not go after a dream, you miss out on happiness."

run away from sensible advice – ignore logical suggestions to follow heart

Sentence – "Sometimes it’s good to run away from sensible advice and follow your dreams."

2.2 The Boy Who Broke The Bank

grumbled – complained in a low voice

Sentence – "He grumbled to himself as he swept the steps."

hold up – delay, stop

Sentence – The rich should not hold up the poor man's salary. 

to bang (something) against – to hit repeatedly and noisily

Sentence – "The sweeper was banging his pan against the dustbin."

to keep a lookout for – to watch for something

Sentence – "I’ll keep a lookout for any jobs that might suit you."

on his delivery round – during his regular work route

Sentence – "The washerman was on his delivery round, carrying bundles of clothes."

in need of – requiring, lacking

Sentence – "She was in need of a sweeper."

to set out for – to leave for a place

Sentence – " We set out for our journey."

sheltering from the heat – seeking protection from the sun

Sentence – "Due to the scorching sun, everyone was sheltering from the heat."

2.3 The Twins

exactly alike – looking or being the same

Sentence – "The twins were exactly alike in every way."

mistaken for – thought to be someone else

Sentence – "They looked so similar that one was often mistaken for the other."

make out – understand or distinguish

Sentence – "Nobody could make out the exact difference between them."

to be up to tricks – to do something mischievous

Sentence – "They were always up to tricks and mischiefs."

to get into trouble – to have problems, often because of mischief

Sentence – "The twins often got into trouble at school."

2.4 An Epitome of Courage

an epitome of courage – a perfect example of bravery

Sentence – "Stephen Hawking is an epitome of courage for people everywhere."

a quirk of fate – an unexpected turn caused by luck or chance

Sentence – "A quirk of fate changed the course of his life and he became bedridden."

confined to – limited or restricted

Sentence – "Despite being confined to a wheelchair, my grandfather achieved great success."

to exaggerate – to make things seem bigger or more important than they really are

Sentence – "It is not right to exaggerate your problems."

millennium – a period of a thousand years

Sentence – "The invention will be remembered for a millennium."

2.5 Book Review – Swami and Friends

debut – a person's first appearance or performance

Sentence – "The novel marked the author’s debut in literature."

elation – a feeling of great happiness and excitement

Sentence – "The news of his success filled him with elation."

sponsor – a person or organization that provides support, usually financial

Sentence – "She found a sponsor to fund her education."

reinforced – made stronger

Sentence – "Her faith was reinforced by her success."

humble surroundings – simple, not fancy places or circumstances

Sentence – "He grew up in humble surroundings but achieved fame."

2.6 World Heritage

cultural heritage – traditions, customs, and artefacts handed down through generations

Sentence – "Preserving cultural heritage is important for future generations."

natural sites – places of natural beauty or significance

Sentence – "National parks are protected as natural sites."

asset for economic development – a valuable resource that helps improve the economy

Sentence – "Tourism is an asset for economic development in many countries."

disaster – a sudden event that causes much damage or harm

Sentence – "Floods can be a disaster for heritage sites."

significant – very important or meaningful

Sentence - " My father plays a significant role in the creation of my character."

Sentence – "This building has significant historical value."