The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#421 - ••••••	motivate the team idiom ••••••	to encourage and inspire your team to work harder and achieve goals ••••••	As a manager, one of my primary goals is to motivate the team to reach their highest potential. ••••••
#422 - ••••••	synergy idiom ••••••	the combined power of a group that is greater than the sum of individual efforts ••••••	The synergy between the teams resulted in a groundbreaking product. ••••••
#423 - ••••••	still waters run deep idiom ••••••	quiet or calm people often have deep thoughts or emotions ••••••	He may seem quiet, but remember, still waters run deep. ••••••
#424 - ••••••	bargain chip idiom ••••••	something of value used in negotiations to get a better deal ••••••	His offer of a longer contract was a strong bargain chip. ••••••
#425 - ••••••	Spin a story idiom ••••••	To present a story in a way that is intended to influence people's opinions or beliefs. ••••••	The journalist managed to spin a story that made the politician look like a hero. ••••••
#426 - ••••••	A hit piece idiom ••••••	A story or article intended to damage someone's reputation, often in a biased or unfair way. ••••••	The editor criticized the paper for publishing such a hit piece on the politician. ••••••
#427 - ••••••	Get the scoop idiom ••••••	To be the first to report on a story, often an exclusive one. ••••••	The reporter worked tirelessly to get the scoop on the celebrity scandal. ••••••
#428 - ••••••	snap out of it idiom ••••••	to stop being upset and start feeling better ••••••	You need to snap out of it and start thinking positively. ••••••
#429 - ••••••	In a peaceful state of mind idiom ••••••	feeling relaxed and at ease without stress or worry ••••••	After yoga, she felt in a peaceful state of mind all day. ••••••
#430 - ••••••	steer someone in the right direction idiom ••••••	to guide someone towards the correct path or decision ••••••	The senior manager helped steer me in the right direction when I was unsure about the project. ••••••
#431 - ••••••	pull someone up idiom ••••••	to reprimand or correct someone for a mistake or poor performance ••••••	If a team member is underperforming, it's important to pull them up and help them improve. ••••••
#432 - ••••••	a whole new ball game idiom ••••••	a completely new or different situation; something that changes the way things are done. ••••••	Starting a business from scratch is a whole new ball game. ••••••
#433 - ••••••	reduce carbon footprint idiom ••••••	to decrease the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere ••••••	Many companies are working to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy. ••••••
#434 - ••••••	sustainable development idiom ••••••	development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs ••••••	The company is committed to sustainable development by investing in green technologies. ••••••
#435 - ••••••	carbon neutral idiom ••••••	achieving a net-zero carbon footprint, where the amount of carbon dioxide released is equal to the amount removed from the atmosphere ••••••	By planting trees and reducing emissions, the company is aiming to become carbon neutral. ••••••
#436 - ••••••	In someone’s corner idiom ••••••	To support or stand by someone in times of need ••••••	I always know my family will be in my corner when things go wrong. ••••••
#437 - ••••••	A true friend is the greatest of all blessings idiom ••••••	A true friend is the most valuable gift one can have ••••••	I consider myself lucky to have you as my friend. A true friend is the greatest of all blessings. ••••••
#438 - ••••••	pull oneself up by the bootstraps idiom ••••••	to improve one's situation through hard work and determination ••••••	Despite all the challenges, he pulled himself up by the bootstraps and succeeded. ••••••
#439 - ••••••	battle-tested idiom ••••••	proven effective through experience or hardship ••••••	She’s a battle-tested leader who knows how to stay calm under pressure. ••••••
#440 - ••••••	get to the bottom of it idiom ••••••	to find the real reason or cause of something ••••••	Let’s get to the bottom of it before making any decision. ••••••
#441 - ••••••	nip it in the bud idiom ••••••	to stop a problem before it gets worse ••••••	We should nip it in the bud before it becomes serious. ••••••
#442 - ••••••	piece of the puzzle idiom ••••••	a part of the complete solution or understanding ••••••	This information is just a piece of the puzzle. ••••••
#443 - ••••••	A snapshot of idiom ••••••	A brief look or summary of something ••••••	The report gives a snapshot of our company's performance. ••••••
#444 - ••••••	Out of focus idiom ••••••	Not clear or not paying attention ••••••	He looked tired and completely out of focus during the meeting. ••••••
#445 - ••••••	A negative outlook idiom ••••••	A pessimistic attitude or perspective ••••••	He always has a negative outlook on life. ••••••
#446 - ••••••	Zoom in on idiom ••••••	To focus closely on something ••••••	Let’s zoom in on the key issues first. ••••••
#447 - ••••••	Flash in the pan idiom ••••••	Something that shows potential but fails quickly ••••••	His first success was just a flash in the pan. ••••••
#448 - ••••••	Photo finish idiom ••••••	A very close competition ••••••	The race ended in a photo finish. ••••••
#449 - ••••••	go belly up idiom ••••••	to fail completely; to go bankrupt ••••••	Many small businesses went belly up during the pandemic. ••••••
#450 - ••••••	rags to riches idiom ••••••	to go from being poor to becoming rich and successful ••••••	His life story is a real rags to riches tale. ••••••