The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 117 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3481 - ••••••	itching to do something idiom ••••••	to be eager or impatient to do something ••••••	He’s itching to start his new project. ••••••
#3482 - ••••••	all in good time idiom ••••••	something will happen eventually; be patient ••••••	All in good time, you’ll see the results soon. ••••••
#3483 - ••••••	can’t wait idiom ••••••	to be very eager or impatient for something to happen ••••••	I can’t wait to see the new movie! ••••••
#3484 - ••••••	keep things in perspective idiom ••••••	to stay calm by seeing things realistically ••••••	When stressed, try to keep things in perspective. ••••••
#3485 - ••••••	ace a test idiom ••••••	to do extremely well on a test ••••••	He studied hard and managed to ace the test. ••••••
#3486 - ••••••	crack the books idiom ••••••	to open your books and begin studying ••••••	It's time to crack the books and prepare for finals. ••••••
#3487 - ••••••	pull an all-nighter idiom ••••••	to stay awake all night to study or work ••••••	I had to pull an all-nighter to finish my assignment. ••••••
#3488 - ••••••	a quick learner idiom ••••••	someone who learns things fast ••••••	She’s a quick learner and easily understands new topics. ••••••
#3489 - ••••••	die of envy idiom ••••••	to be extremely jealous ••••••	He’ll die of envy when he sees your new car. ••••••
#3490 - ••••••	green-eyed jealousy idiom ••••••	strong feeling of envy ••••••	Green-eyed jealousy can ruin even the best relationships. ••••••
#3491 - ••••••	make someone green idiom ••••••	to make someone jealous ••••••	Her success made her colleagues green. ••••••
#3492 - ••••••	break a leg idiom ••••••	to wish someone good luck in a performance ••••••	Before the play started, everyone told her to break a leg. ••••••
#3493 - ••••••	the show must go on idiom ••••••	to continue despite difficulties ••••••	Even after the power went out, the actors knew the show must go on. ••••••
#3494 - ••••••	on cue idiom ••••••	exactly at the right moment ••••••	The dog barked on cue when the actor opened the door. ••••••
#3495 - ••••••	play a part idiom ••••••	to have a role or influence in something ••••••	She played a part in making the project successful. ••••••
#3496 - ••••••	bring down the house idiom ••••••	to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience ••••••	Her solo performance brought down the house. ••••••
#3497 - ••••••	take center stage idiom ••••••	to be the main focus of attention ••••••	The issue of climate change took center stage at the conference. ••••••
#3498 - ••••••	the big picture idiom ••••••	the overall view or perspective of a situation ••••••	It’s important to look at the big picture before making decisions. ••••••
#3499 - ••••••	a change of heart idiom ••••••	a change in one’s opinion or feelings ••••••	She had a change of heart and decided to stay. ••••••
#3500 - ••••••	the winds of change idiom ••••••	an influence that promotes change ••••••	The winds of change are blowing through the organization. ••••••
#3501 - ••••••	shake things up idiom ••••••	to cause change in a situation to make it better ••••••	The manager decided to shake things up in the team. ••••••
#3502 - ••••••	adapt or die idiom ••••••	to survive, one must adjust to changing conditions ••••••	In business, it’s adapt or die. ••••••
#3503 - ••••••	out of one’s comfort zone idiom ••••••	doing something unfamiliar or challenging ••••••	She stepped out of her comfort zone to take a new job. ••••••
#3504 - ••••••	reinvent the wheel idiom ••••••	to waste time creating something that already exists ••••••	Don’t reinvent the wheel; use the existing design. ••••••
#3505 - ••••••	new kid on the block idiom ••••••	someone new to a place or situation ••••••	He’s the new kid on the block in the company. ••••••
#3506 - ••••••	out of left field idiom ••••••	something unexpected or surprising ••••••	His question came out of left field and shocked everyone. ••••••
#3507 - ••••••	let your imagination run wild idiom ••••••	to allow yourself to think freely and creatively ••••••	When writing stories, I always let my imagination run wild. ••••••
#3508 - ••••••	have a spark of creativity idiom ••••••	to show signs of being creative or imaginative ••••••	Even as a child, she had a spark of creativity. ••••••
#3509 - ••••••	out of balance idiom ••••••	to feel mentally or emotionally unstable ••••••	Lack of rest can make you feel out of balance. ••••••
#3510 - ••••••	at your breaking point idiom ••••••	to be very close to losing control due to stress ••••••	After months of overwork, she was at her breaking point. ••••••