The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3001 - ••••••	black and blue idiom ••••••	bruised; having marks from injury ••••••	He was black and blue after falling off his bike. ••••••
#3002 - ••••••	golden opportunity idiom ••••••	a very good chance; rare opportunity ••••••	This is a golden opportunity to show your talent. ••••••
#3003 - ••••••	silver lining idiom ••••••	a positive aspect in a bad situation ••••••	Every dark cloud has a silver lining. ••••••
#3004 - ••••••	at sixes and sevens idiom ••••••	in a state of confusion or disorder ••••••	After the renovation, the office was at sixes and sevens for weeks. ••••••
#3005 - ••••••	sugarcoat the truth idiom ••••••	to make something seem more pleasant or acceptable than it is ••••••	Don’t try to sugarcoat the truth; we need to be honest about the situation. ••••••
#3006 - ••••••	synergy effect idiom ••••••	the increased effectiveness or value that results from two or more companies working together ••••••	The partnership created a synergy effect, benefiting both companies. ••••••
#3007 - ••••••	a step in the right direction idiom ••••••	a small action that leads to progress towards a goal ••••••	Completing the first phase of the project is definitely a step in the right direction. ••••••
#3008 - ••••••	never look back idiom ••••••	to focus on moving forward and not dwell on past mistakes ••••••	Once she made the decision, she promised to never look back. ••••••
#3009 - ••••••	a drama queen idiom ••••••	someone who exaggerates or overreacts to situations ••••••	Stop acting like a drama queen; it’s not that serious. ••••••
#3010 - ••••••	the art of war idiom ••••••	strategies or tactics for achieving success in difficult situations ••••••	The general studied the art of war to prepare for the upcoming battle. ••••••
#3011 - ••••••	The sun is shining idiom ••••••	A metaphor for happiness or positivity, often used when things are going well. ••••••	After all the hard work, things finally seemed to be shining. ••••••
#3012 - ••••••	lead from the front idiom ••••••	to lead by example, taking the initiative ••••••	A good leader knows how to lead from the front and inspire others to follow. ••••••
#3013 - ••••••	set the example idiom ••••••	to model the behavior you expect from others ••••••	The manager always tries to set the example by being punctual and hardworking. ••••••
#3014 - ••••••	carry the weight idiom ••••••	to take on a large responsibility or burden ••••••	As the team leader, it's his job to carry the weight of the project's success. ••••••
#3015 - ••••••	pivot idiom ••••••	to change direction or strategy in response to market feedback or failure ••••••	After the initial product launch failed, the team decided to pivot to a new business model. ••••••
#3016 - ••••••	disruptive innovation idiom ••••••	an innovation that significantly alters or revolutionizes an existing market or industry ••••••	The smartphone was a disruptive innovation that changed the way we communicate. ••••••
#3017 - ••••••	The longest journey begins with a single step idiom ••••••	Any big task starts with a small action. ••••••	Don't worry about the entire project, the longest journey begins with a single step. ••••••
#3018 - ••••••	One step at a time idiom ••••••	Handle tasks gradually and not all at once. ••••••	Don't stress, just take one step at a time. ••••••
#3019 - ••••••	Never give up idiom ••••••	Always continue trying despite difficulties. ••••••	No matter how hard it is, never give up. ••••••
#3020 - ••••••	a fork in the road idiom ••••••	a point where a decision must be made; a choice between two or more options ••••••	When you come to a fork in the road, you have to choose which way to go. ••••••
#3021 - ••••••	make a decision idiom ••••••	to choose something after thinking about it ••••••	I need some time to make a decision about my career path. ••••••
#3022 - ••••••	overfitting idiom ••••••	when a model performs well on training data but poorly on unseen data ••••••	The model seems to be overfitting because it performs well on the training data but poorly on the test set. ••••••
#3023 - ••••••	reinforcement learning idiom ••••••	a type of machine learning where an agent learns to make decisions by performing actions and receiving feedback ••••••	In reinforcement learning, the model improves over time as it learns from trial and error. ••••••
#3024 - ••••••	clear your head idiom ••••••	to stop thinking about something for a while and relax ••••••	After a stressful week, I like to take a walk to clear my head. ••••••
#3025 - ••••••	data encryption idiom ••••••	the process of converting data into a code to prevent unauthorized access ••••••	Ensure all sensitive information is protected through data encryption. ••••••
#3026 - ••••••	A goal without a plan is just a wish idiom ••••••	Having a goal without a clear plan makes it unlikely to succeed. ••••••	Don’t just dream, remember a goal without a plan is just a wish. ••••••
#3027 - ••••••	It’s always darkest before the dawn idiom ••••••	Things often get worse before they get better. ••••••	Hang in there, it’s always darkest before the dawn. ••••••
#3028 - ••••••	data privacy idiom ••••••	the protection of personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure. ••••••	The company implemented strong data privacy measures to protect customer information. ••••••
#3029 - ••••••	algorithmic bias idiom ••••••	the systematic favoritism towards certain data or outcomes by an algorithm, often unintentionally. ••••••	The development team worked to eliminate algorithmic bias in the AI model. ••••••
#3030 - ••••••	ethical AI idiom ••••••	artificial intelligence that is developed and used in ways that are morally and ethically sound. ••••••	The company prides itself on creating ethical AI systems that respect user privacy. ••••••