i have been coming across these words when i get to read the newspapers and books.?

Question

can u tell mw what do they possibly mean?
1)chalk and cheese
2)pros and cons
3)topsy-turvy
4)nitty gritty
5)cloud nine.

if u also find such kind of words do post it here!

1) A Jules Verne experience
2)Nip and tuck
3)Out on the limb
4)Walk a tight rope
5)Wet behind the ears
6)Pick brains
7)Observe wave against
8)Jump out of one's skin
9)Close on heels of
10)Chew it bare to bone
Do you know them?
these are some more by mau here.
i dont knw any of them....

Answer 1

pros and cons

Arguments or considerations for and against something, as in We'd best weigh all the pros and cons before we decide to add a new wing to the library. This idiom is taken from the Latin pro for "for" and con for "against." [Late 1500s]

top·sy-tur·vy (tŏp'sē-tûr'vē) pronunciation
adv.

1. With the top downward and the bottom up; upside-down.
2. In or into a state of utter disorder or confusion: “turning our ordered life topsy-turvy” (Anne Tyler).

adj., -vi·er, -vi·est.

1. Turned or positioned upside down; inverted.
2. Confused or disordered.

n., pl. -vies.

The quality or condition of being topsy-turvy.


nit·ty-grit·ty (nĭt'ē-grĭt'ē) pronunciation
n. Informal.

The specific or practical details; the heart of a matter.



cloud nine
n. Informal.

A state of elation or great happiness: was on cloud nine after winning the marathon.

Answer 2

Meanings of above phrases are exactly what are given above. Many of such expressions that I often come across are:
1) A Jules Verne experience
2)Nip and tuck
3)Out on the limb
4)Walk a tight rope
5)Wet behind the ears
6)Pick brains
7)Observe wave against
8)Jump out of one's skin
9)Close on heels of
10)Chew it bare to bone
Of these I am not familiar with these phrases numbered 1,5 and 10. Do you know them?

Answer 3

Chalk and cheese is a comparative phrase, indicating how unalike two things are.

Pros and cons is also comparative. The "pros" indicate things that favor the subject matter. "Cons" are indicatative of things that show the subject matter in a negative light.

Topsy-turvy is another way of saying upside down or all mixed up.

Nitty gritty is another way of saying "the essentials" or "the basics." Like saying, "bottom line" once all the fluff has been put aside.

"Cloud nine" is a descriptive phrase that shows mood or state of mind. It refers to a very pleasant, almost high feeling. Someone who's on cloud nine is extremely happy, almost to the point of looking foolish.

All of these are common English (American) expressions.

Answer 4

'Chalk and cheese refers to things that may look alike but are vastly different. Usually referred to people such as brothers who may appear similar but be vastly different.

Pros and Cons. Simply For and Against. When weighing up a decision you may consider the positives (pros) and negatives (cons).

Topsy turvey means to be turned upside down, bottom up.

Nitty gritty means to get to the basic details or matters of fundamental importance.

Cloud nine means to get to a high level of ecstacy or enjoyment. Probably from the process of Nirvana rweaching higher levels of conciousness represented by clouds with could one being lowest and cloud nine the highest.

Answer 5

Pros and cons looks at both sides of the issue.

This bill will raise the standard of living (pro or for), but it will lead to higher prioces elsewhere (con or against)

Topsy turvy, when things are all confused

Nitty gritty in getting down to the heart of the matter

Cloud nine is a state of elation or euphoria

chalk and cheese is a good one, I've never heard it

Answer 6

Have no idea on number 1, but 2= positive versus negative, 3=upside down/confused; 4=get down to the basics or bottom line; 5=you're happy

Answer 7

1. ?
2.pros and cons....the positive (pros) and the negative of a situation
3. topsy-turvy....the top turns upside down in a situation
4. nitty gritty...the realities or practical details of a matter. source dictionary
5. cloud nine...the feeling of happiness

Answer 8

chalk and cheese - two very different things
pros and cons - the disadvantages and advantages
topsy-turvy - very disorderly, not organised
nitty-gritty - the basics, the primary
cloud nine - state of extreme happiness or joy

Answer 9

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