The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 22 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#631 - ••••••	to be fair idiom ••••••	used to introduce a balanced or just opinion ••••••	To be fair, she did try her best. ••••••
#632 - ••••••	speaking for myself idiom ••••••	stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’ ••••••	Speaking for myself, I think we should wait. ••••••
#633 - ••••••	a people person idiom ••••••	someone who enjoys being with and talking to other people ••••••	Maria is a people person, she makes friends everywhere she goes. ••••••
#634 - ••••••	the life of the party idiom ••••••	a person who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings ••••••	Everyone loves Tom because he’s always the life of the party. ••••••
#635 - ••••••	a cold fish idiom ••••••	someone who is unemotional or not friendly ••••••	He seemed a cold fish when I first met him. ••••••
#636 - ••••••	a lawyer's brief idiom ••••••	a summary or concise statement of an argument or case ••••••	The lawyer's brief was submitted to the judge before the trial began. ••••••
#637 - ••••••	a gray area idiom ••••••	a situation or topic that is not clear or that can be understood in more than one way ••••••	The question of intellectual property rights in the digital age is still a gray area. ••••••
#638 - ••••••	in contempt of court idiom ••••••	disrespecting or defying the authority of a court of law ••••••	He was found in contempt of court for refusing to testify. ••••••
#639 - ••••••	take the fifth idiom ••••••	to refuse to answer a question on the grounds that it may incriminate oneself ••••••	When asked about his involvement, he chose to take the fifth. ••••••
#640 - ••••••	walk with confidence idiom ••••••	to move or act in a way that shows belief in one's abilities ••••••	He always walks with confidence during his presentations. ••••••
#641 - ••••••	have a sense of self-worth idiom ••••••	to believe that you are valuable and deserve respect ••••••	It's important to have a sense of self-worth to succeed in life. ••••••
#642 - ••••••	break the problem down idiom ••••••	to divide a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts ••••••	Let's break the problem down into smaller steps. ••••••
#643 - ••••••	get to the bottom of something idiom ••••••	to understand or solve the real cause of something ••••••	We need to get to the bottom of this issue to prevent it from happening again. ••••••
#644 - ••••••	out of the box thinking idiom ••••••	thinking in a new, innovative, or creative way ••••••	The solution requires out of the box thinking from all team members. ••••••
#645 - ••••••	a crash course idiom ••••••	a short and intensive course of study ••••••	I had to take a crash course in programming before starting the job. ••••••
#646 - ••••••	stick to your guns idiom ••••••	to remain firm in your beliefs or decisions even under pressure ••••••	He stuck to his guns even when others doubted him. ••••••
#647 - ••••••	give it a shot idiom ••••••	to try something, even if you are not sure of success ••••••	You should give it a shot; you might surprise yourself. ••••••
#648 - ••••••	push yourself to the limit idiom ••••••	to make maximum effort even when it’s tough ••••••	Athletes push themselves to the limit to achieve their dreams. ••••••
#649 - ••••••	play fair idiom ••••••	to act honestly and treat others equally ••••••	We expect everyone to play fair during the competition. ••••••
#650 - ••••••	under the table idiom ••••••	done secretly or dishonestly, often involving money ••••••	He was paid under the table to avoid taxes. ••••••
#651 - ••••••	straight from the horse’s mouth idiom ••••••	from the most reliable source; directly from the person involved ••••••	I heard the news straight from the horse’s mouth. ••••••
#652 - ••••••	caught red-handed idiom ••••••	to be caught in the act of doing something wrong ••••••	The thief was caught red-handed stealing the wallet. ••••••
#653 - ••••••	two-faced idiom ••••••	deceitful; pretending to be friendly while being dishonest ••••••	She seems nice, but she’s actually two-faced. ••••••
#654 - ••••••	tell a tall tale idiom ••••••	to tell an exaggerated or false story ••••••	He loves to tell tall tales about his adventures. ••••••
#655 - ••••••	bend over backwards idiom ••••••	to make a great effort to help or please someone ••••••	She bent over backwards to make the event successful. ••••••
#656 - ••••••	actions speak louder than words idiom ••••••	what people do is more important than what they say ••••••	Actions speak louder than words, so prove it with effort. ••••••
#657 - ••••••	have a chip on your shoulder idiom ••••••	to be angry or resentful about something from the past ••••••	He has a chip on his shoulder about being rejected. ••••••
#658 - ••••••	pull strings idiom ••••••	to use influence or connections to get what you want ••••••	She pulled strings to get him the job. ••••••
#659 - ••••••	the grass is always greener on the other side idiom ••••••	other situations always seem better than your own ••••••	The grass is always greener on the other side, but be grateful. ••••••
#660 - ••••••	let off steam idiom ••••••	to release strong emotions or energy ••••••	I went to the gym to let off steam after a stressful day. ••••••