Saturday, October 25, 2008

Three Idioms of Wax

Today let's talk about three important idioms that contain the word 'wax'.

First, take a look at wax and wane

It means to grow bigger and stronger and then to become smaller or weaker again.

Examples for wax and wane

Their influence waxes and wanes depending on which party is in power.

Religious influence on politics has waxed and waned since the founding of this country.

Next we have this idiom wax lyrical

It means to talk about something with a lot of interest and excitement.

I recall Zoe waxing lyrical about her bargaining prowess.

Finally here is another idiom that we gonna learn the whole ball of wax.

It means everything.

She started working on the project in 1999, and within six months she was responsible for the whole ball of wax.

So now you've put another three idioms into your pocket. Remember to use them as often as possible to make them stay in your memory for life.

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