The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 130 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3870 - ••••••	sort out idiom ••••••	to organize or resolve a confusing situation ••••••	We need to sort out this billing error today. ••••••
#3871 - ••••••	team up with idiom ••••••	to collaborate with someone for a common goal ••••••	The nonprofits teamed up with local schools for the project. ••••••
#3872 - ••••••	sign off on idiom ••••••	to formally approve something ••••••	The director needs to sign off on the final budget. ••••••
#3873 - ••••••	heartbroken idiom ••••••	very sad and emotionally hurt ••••••	He was heartbroken when his pet died. ••••••
#3874 - ••••••	a heavy heart idiom ••••••	a feeling of deep sadness or sorrow ••••••	She left her hometown with a heavy heart. ••••••
#3875 - ••••••	tear-jerker idiom ••••••	something that makes you cry, especially a movie or story ••••••	That movie was such a tear-jerker. ••••••
#3876 - ••••••	feeling low idiom ••••••	feeling depressed or unhappy ••••••	I’ve been feeling low lately due to stress. ••••••
#3877 - ••••••	broken-hearted idiom ••••••	extremely sad about something or someone ••••••	He was broken-hearted after the breakup. ••••••
#3878 - ••••••	in the doldrums idiom ••••••	feeling sad or bored for a long time ••••••	He’s been in the doldrums since his team lost. ••••••
#3879 - ••••••	downhearted idiom ••••••	feeling discouraged or sad ••••••	She felt downhearted after failing the exam. ••••••
#3880 - ••••••	cry a river idiom ••••••	to cry a lot or show extreme sadness ••••••	He cried a river after hearing the news. ••••••
#3881 - ••••••	down and out idiom ••••••	feeling hopeless and defeated ••••••	After losing everything, he was completely down and out. ••••••
#3882 - ••••••	sadder but wiser idiom ••••••	disappointed but having learned from the experience ••••••	After that mistake, she was sadder but wiser. ••••••
#3883 - ••••••	strike a bargain idiom ••••••	to reach an agreement or deal ••••••	After some discussion, they struck a bargain that suited both parties. ••••••
#3884 - ••••••	cut a deal idiom ••••••	to reach a business agreement quickly ••••••	They cut a deal to save both companies money. ••••••
#3885 - ••••••	rub someone the wrong way idiom ••••••	to irritate or annoy someone without intending to ••••••	His attitude tends to rub people the wrong way. ••••••
#3886 - ••••••	get under someone's skin idiom ••••••	to annoy or bother someone deeply ••••••	She really knows how to get under my skin. ••••••
#3887 - ••••••	turn the other cheek idiom ••••••	to ignore insults or avoid taking revenge ••••••	He chose to turn the other cheek instead of fighting back. ••••••
#3888 - ••••••	cut someone some slack idiom ••••••	to be less critical or give someone a break ••••••	You should cut him some slack—he’s having a tough day. ••••••
#3889 - ••••••	kill someone with kindness idiom ••••••	to be extra kind to someone unpleasant to neutralize their negativity ••••••	The best way to deal with her is to kill her with kindness. ••••••
#3890 - ••••••	lost in the moment idiom ••••••	to be completely absorbed in what you’re doing ••••••	She was lost in the moment while painting her favorite landscape. ••••••
#3891 - ••••••	Above reproach idiom ••••••	Completely honest and without fault. ••••••	Her integrity is above reproach. ••••••
#3892 - ••••••	spur of the moment idiom ••••••	an unplanned or spontaneous decision or action ••••••	The idea came on the spur of the moment during lunch. ••••••
#3893 - ••••••	take the stand idiom ••••••	to testify in court ••••••	The witness will take the stand tomorrow morning. ••••••
#3894 - ••••••	black and white idiom ••••••	clearly defined; without confusion or ambiguity ••••••	The contract terms are black and white. ••••••
#3895 - ••••••	pass sentence idiom ••••••	to announce a punishment in court ••••••	The judge will pass sentence next week. ••••••
#3896 - ••••••	heart of stone idiom ••••••	to be unkind or without compassion ••••••	She must have a heart of stone to ignore that crying child. ••••••
#3897 - ••••••	be on edge idiom ••••••	to be nervous, tense, or easily upset ••••••	She’s been on edge all day waiting for the results. ••••••
#3898 - ••••••	hash it out idiom ••••••	to discuss a problem thoroughly to find a solution ••••••	Let’s sit down and hash it out instead of fighting. ••••••
#3899 - ••••••	mend fences idiom ••••••	to repair a damaged relationship ••••••	She called her friend to mend fences after their disagreement. ••••••