The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 128 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3810 - ••••••	speak up idiom ••••••	to express an opinion openly and clearly ••••••	If you disagree, please speak up during the meeting. ••••••
#3811 - ••••••	double down on idiom ••••••	to increase effort or commitment toward something ••••••	After the setback, they doubled down on their training routine. ••••••
#3812 - ••••••	work around idiom ••••••	to find a practical solution that avoids a problem ••••••	We can work around the delay by using a backup supplier. ••••••
#3813 - ••••••	drill down into idiom ••••••	to examine something in great depth ••••••	The analyst will drill down into the sales numbers for trends. ••••••
#3814 - ••••••	grab attention idiom ••••••	to make people notice something immediately ••••••	Bright colors and bold fonts are used to grab attention. ••••••
#3815 - ••••••	make a splash idiom ••••••	to attract a lot of attention or make a strong impression ••••••	The new product launch really made a splash in the market. ••••••
#3816 - ••••••	in your face advertising idiom ••••••	aggressive or very direct form of advertising ••••••	Some brands use in your face advertising to stay memorable. ••••••
#3817 - ••••••	run with it idiom ••••••	to take an idea and develop it further or act on it ••••••	They liked the concept and told us to run with it. ••••••
#3818 - ••••••	get the jitters idiom ••••••	to feel extremely nervous or anxious ••••••	I always get the jitters before a big meeting. ••••••
#3819 - ••••••	butterflies in one’s stomach idiom ••••••	a feeling of nervous excitement or anxiety ••••••	She had butterflies in her stomach before going on stage. ••••••
#3820 - ••••••	scare the life out of someone idiom ••••••	to frighten someone very badly ••••••	That horror movie scared the life out of me. ••••••
#3821 - ••••••	jumpy as a cat idiom ••••••	easily frightened or nervous ••••••	He’s been jumpy as a cat since the robbery. ••••••
#3822 - ••••••	frozen with fear idiom ••••••	unable to move because of extreme fear ••••••	She stood frozen with fear when the snake appeared. ••••••
#3823 - ••••••	scared out of one’s wits idiom ••••••	extremely frightened; terrified ••••••	He was scared out of his wits when the lights went out. ••••••
#3824 - ••••••	cover your tracks idiom ••••••	to hide evidence of one’s actions ••••••	Hackers often cover their tracks after breaking into systems. ••••••
#3825 - ••••••	breach of trust idiom ••••••	a failure to keep information or promises secure ••••••	Leaking user data is a major breach of trust. ••••••
#3826 - ••••••	zero-day attack idiom ••••••	a cyberattack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability ••••••	The team discovered a zero-day attack before it spread widely. ••••••
#3827 - ••••••	give someone a shot in the arm idiom ••••••	to boost someone’s confidence or enthusiasm ••••••	The victory gave the team a shot in the arm before the final. ••••••
#3828 - ••••••	on your last legs idiom ••••••	completely exhausted or near collapse ••••••	After working 18 hours straight, I was on my last legs. ••••••
#3829 - ••••••	burst with ideas idiom ••••••	to have many creative ideas at once ••••••	After watching the film, he was bursting with ideas for his next project. ••••••
#3830 - ••••••	off the cuff idiom ••••••	to speak or perform without preparation ••••••	He gave an off the cuff remark that impressed everyone. ••••••
#3831 - ••••••	music to one's ears idiom ••••••	something very pleasing to hear ••••••	Her praise was music to my ears. ••••••
#3832 - ••••••	add color to idiom ••••••	to make something more interesting or lively ••••••	The teacher’s stories added color to the history lesson. ••••••
#3833 - ••••••	earn your stripes idiom ••••••	to gain respect or recognition through hard work ••••••	She really earned her stripes after managing that crisis. ••••••
#3834 - ••••••	off the top of your head idiom ••••••	to say something without deep thinking or preparation ••••••	I can’t remember the exact number off the top of my head. ••••••
#3835 - ••••••	game changer idiom ••••••	an idea or event that changes everything significantly ••••••	The new app was a real game changer for the company. ••••••
#3836 - ••••••	think tank idiom ••••••	a group of experts developing new ideas or policies ••••••	The think tank proposed innovative educational reforms. ••••••
#3837 - ••••••	off the beaten path idiom ••••••	doing something unusual or original ••••••	Her ideas are always off the beaten path. ••••••
#3838 - ••••••	bring to the table idiom ••••••	to contribute something useful or valuable ••••••	Each team member brings something unique to the table. ••••••
#3839 - ••••••	on the go idiom ••••••	always busy or active; traveling a lot ••••••	She's always on the go with her work trips. ••••••