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SJK(C)SIN HWA

Idioms

1. Around the clock 日夜 Day and night

Celine worked around the clock to earn more for the

family.

2. Raining cats and dogs Raining heavily

倾盆大雨（下大雨）

They could not go out to play because it was raining cats

and dogs.

3. With flying colours Very good results

成绩优异

My sister passed the exam with flying colours.

4. On top of the world To feel very happy

非常开心

My sister is feeling on top of the world because she won in

the singing competition.

5. Under the weather Feeling sick

身体不舒服

My brother was feeling under the weather so my mother

took him to Dr Teo’s clinic.