The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#871 - ••••••	Cut class idiom ••••••	To skip a class without permission ••••••	He cut class to watch a movie. ••••••
#872 - ••••••	Know something inside out idiom ••••••	To know something very well ••••••	She knows the syllabus inside out. ••••••
#873 - ••••••	Put your thinking cap on idiom ••••••	To start thinking carefully about something ••••••	It’s time to put your thinking cap on for the quiz. ••••••
#874 - ••••••	to boot up idiom ••••••	to start something; to begin working or functioning ••••••	Let’s boot up the new project today and see how it goes. ••••••
#875 - ••••••	out of memory idiom ••••••	unable to think clearly; mentally exhausted ••••••	After working all night, I was completely out of memory. ••••••
#876 - ••••••	crack the code idiom ••••••	to solve a complex problem or mystery ••••••	It took hours, but we finally cracked the code of the system error. ••••••
#877 - ••••••	spam someone idiom ••••••	to send too many messages or unnecessary information ••••••	Don’t spam me with notifications every minute! ••••••
#878 - ••••••	face a system error idiom ••••••	to experience a sudden failure or breakdown ••••••	Our plans faced a system error when the deal was canceled. ••••••
#879 - ••••••	download information idiom ••••••	to absorb or receive information quickly ••••••	She can download information faster than anyone else on the team. ••••••
#880 - ••••••	zero gravity idiom ••••••	a state of complete freedom or lack of pressure ••••••	After quitting his stressful job, he felt like he was in zero gravity. ••••••
#881 - ••••••	nose to the grindstone idiom ••••••	to focus and work hard for a long time ••••••	He kept his nose to the grindstone and got promoted. ••••••
#882 - ••••••	hard as nails idiom ••••••	very tough and determined ••••••	She’s hard as nails when it comes to achieving her goals. ••••••
#883 - ••••••	put in long hours idiom ••••••	to work for many hours ••••••	He’s been putting in long hours to finish the report. ••••••
#884 - ••••••	think ahead idiom ••••••	to plan for the future; to anticipate future needs or events ••••••	Good managers always think ahead before making big decisions. ••••••
#885 - ••••••	keep on track idiom ••••••	to continue doing something as planned ••••••	We need to keep on track to meet our deadlines. ••••••
#886 - ••••••	plan B idiom ••••••	an alternative plan if the first one fails ••••••	We should have a plan B in case things go wrong. ••••••
#887 - ••••••	A nest egg idiom ••••••	A sum of money saved for the future or retirement. ••••••	He built up a nest egg for his children's education. ••••••
#888 - ••••••	Nest feathering idiom ••••••	Using one’s position or power for personal financial gain. ••••••	The politician was accused of nest feathering. ••••••
#889 - ••••••	Cook the books idiom ••••••	To falsify financial records to hide losses or theft. ••••••	The accountant was fired for trying to cook the books. ••••••
#890 - ••••••	sing someone’s praises idiom ••••••	to speak highly of someone ••••••	Everyone sang her praises after the performance. ••••••
#891 - ••••••	When the going gets tough, the tough get going idiom ••••••	Strong people keep working hard even in difficulties. ••••••	When the going gets tough, the tough get going — never lose hope. ••••••
#892 - ••••••	push the envelope idiom ••••••	to go beyond the usual limits; to innovate boldly ••••••	Tech companies must push the envelope to stay competitive. ••••••
#893 - ••••••	the next big thing idiom ••••••	something that will become extremely popular or successful soon ••••••	Everyone thinks blockchain is the next big thing. ••••••
#894 - ••••••	hit the reset button idiom ••••••	to start fresh or make a new beginning ••••••	After the failure, the team decided to hit the reset button. ••••••
#895 - ••••••	rocket science idiom ••••••	something very complicated or difficult to understand ••••••	Coding isn’t rocket science if you practice regularly. ••••••
#896 - ••••••	silver bullet idiom ••••••	a simple and perfect solution to a complex problem ••••••	There’s no silver bullet for data security. ••••••
#897 - ••••••	break into a cold sweat idiom ••••••	to start sweating due to fear or anxiety ••••••	He broke into a cold sweat before giving his speech. ••••••
#898 - ••••••	brave the storm idiom ••••••	to face great difficulties with courage ••••••	They braved the storm to rescue the stranded people. ••••••
#899 - ••••••	make your blood run cold idiom ••••••	to cause extreme fear or horror ••••••	The ghost story made my blood run cold. ••••••
#900 - ••••••	roads less traveled idiom ••••••	choices or paths in life that are unusual or adventurous ••••••	He prefers to take the roads less traveled and discover new cultures. ••••••