Idioms......

 Idiom-based questions form an essential part of verbal section in a number of MBA entrance, government and bank exams.

An idiom is a phrase or an expression that has a figurative or literal meaning. These do not convey the exact meaning of the words but are an expression of a hidden meaning. The number of idioms runs into hundreds and idioms can be arbitrary. It is a challenge to master this topic but with the help of this article series, the attempt is to provide you a ready-made list of idioms that you can learn and memorize. 
Few examples are given for your understanding....
List of Idioms
Idiom : A means to: The correct usage for the idiom is: 'a means to'.
Meaning of the Idiom: an action /something done that helps achieve something else.
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: For Rohit, his dream job was a means to an end.
Incorrect Usage: For Rohit, his dream job was the means to an end.
Idiom : Ability to: The correct usage for the idiom is: 'ability to'.
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: He has the ability to work hard in odd circumstances.
Incorrect Usage: He has the ability of working hard in odd circumstances.
Idiom : Access to: The correct usage for the idiom is: 'access to'.
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Hitesh has access to the most important database of the project.
Incorrect Usage: Hitesh has access of/for the most important database of the project.
Idiom : Accused of: The correct usage for the idiom is: 'accused of'.
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Shikha has been accused of cheating.
Incorrect Usage: Shikha has been accused for/with cheating.
Idiom : Prevent from
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'Prevent a from b'
Meaning of the Idiom: stop someone from something
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: The invigilator was there to prevent the students from cheating. 
Incorrect Usage: The invigilator was there to prevent the students of cheating.
Idiom : Prohibit from 
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'prohibit from'
Meaning of the Idiom: stop someone from something
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: The husband prohibited his wife from travelling alone.
Incorrect Usage: The husband prohibited his wife of travelling alone.
Idiom : Choose from
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'choose from'
Meaning of the Idiom: to select from
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Mr. Bakshi had the privilege to choose from a variety of holiday packages.
Incorrect Usage: Mr. Bakshi had the privilege to choose with a variety of holiday packages.
Idiom : To differ from
The correct usage for the idiom is: 'to differ from'
Meaning of the Idiom: To have a different opinion
Have a look at the correct and incorrect usage examples:
Correct Usage: Her opinions on feminism differ from those of Rahul.
Incorrect Usage: Her opinions on feminism differ in those of Rahul.

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