The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 2 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#31 - ••••••	act on idiom ••••••	to respond to information with action ••••••	We need to act on the survey results immediately. ••••••
#32 - ••••••	back out idiom ••••••	to withdraw from an agreement or commitment ••••••	They can’t back out after signing the contract. ••••••
#33 - ••••••	bargain for idiom ••••••	to expect or plan for something ••••••	The workload was more than we bargained for. ••••••
#34 - ••••••	call on idiom ••••••	to request someone to speak or do something ••••••	The teacher will call on you if you raise your hand. ••••••
#35 - ••••••	carry through idiom ••••••	to complete something despite difficulties ••••••	She promised to carry through with the training program. ••••••
#36 - ••••••	clamp down idiom ••••••	to take strong action to stop something ••••••	The manager decided to clamp down on late arrivals. ••••••
#37 - ••••••	ease off idiom ••••••	to gradually become less strong or intense ••••••	The rain should ease off by evening. ••••••
#38 - ••••••	fish for idiom ••••••	to try to get something such as information or praise ••••••	He keeps fishing for compliments about his report. ••••••
#39 - ••••••	rein in idiom ••••••	to control or limit something ••••••	We must rein in our spending this quarter. ••••••
#40 - ••••••	vote down idiom ••••••	to reject something by voting against it ••••••	The board may vote down the new proposal. ••••••
#41 - ••••••	state of mind idiom ••••••	a person's emotional condition ••••••	Your state of mind affects how you make decisions. ••••••
#42 - ••••••	mind over matter idiom ••••••	the use of willpower to overcome physical problems ••••••	Running that marathon was pure mind over matter. ••••••
#43 - ••••••	blank mind idiom ••••••	unable to think clearly or remember something ••••••	During the exam, my mind went blank. ••••••
#44 - ••••••	peace of mind idiom ••••••	a feeling of being calm and free from worry ••••••	Insurance gives you peace of mind in uncertain times. ••••••
#45 - ••••••	lose your mind idiom ••••••	to become mentally unstable or extremely upset ••••••	He nearly lost his mind after the breakup. ••••••
#46 - ••••••	deep down idiom ••••••	in one’s innermost feelings ••••••	Deep down, she knew she was wrong. ••••••
#47 - ••••••	out of your mind idiom ••••••	crazy or extremely worried ••••••	You must be out of your mind to drive that fast! ••••••
#48 - ••••••	your own flesh and blood idiom ••••••	A family member or close relative. ••••••	How can you turn away from your own flesh and blood? ••••••
#49 - ••••••	family ties idiom ••••••	Strong connections among family members. ••••••	Family ties kept her close to her hometown. ••••••
#50 - ••••••	A rising tide lifts all boats idiom ••••••	When the economy improves, everyone benefits to some extent. ••••••	When the new policies boosted trade, people said that a rising tide lifts all boats. ••••••
#51 - ••••••	burning ambition idiom ••••••	a very strong desire to achieve something ••••••	He had a burning ambition to become a successful entrepreneur. ••••••
#52 - ••••••	make a name for yourself idiom ••••••	to become well-known or successful in a particular field ••••••	She made a name for herself in the world of fashion design. ••••••
#53 - ••••••	the sky's the limit idiom ••••••	there is no limit to what you can achieve ••••••	With talent and hard work, the sky’s the limit for you. ••••••
#54 - ••••••	turn your dreams into reality idiom ••••••	to make your dreams come true through effort ••••••	She worked day and night to turn her dreams into reality. ••••••
#55 - ••••••	have big plans idiom ••••••	to have important or ambitious goals for the future ••••••	He has big plans to expand his business overseas. ••••••
#56 - ••••••	dare to dream idiom ••••••	to be brave enough to have big ambitions ••••••	Only those who dare to dream achieve great things. ••••••
#57 - ••••••	live the dream idiom ••••••	to be living the life you always wanted ••••••	After years of hard work, he’s finally living the dream. ••••••
#58 - ••••••	a dream come true idiom ••••••	something that happens which you always wished for ••••••	Getting that scholarship was a dream come true for her. ••••••
#59 - ••••••	hit below the belt idiom ••••••	to act unfairly or say something hurtful ••••••	That comment about her family was really hitting below the belt. ••••••
#60 - ••••••	a level playing field idiom ••••••	a fair situation where everyone has equal chances ••••••	We want to create a level playing field for all competitors. ••••••