The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 33 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#961 - ••••••	go down in flames idiom ••••••	to fail spectacularly ••••••	The project went down in flames after the funding was cut. ••••••
#962 - ••••••	shoot from the hip idiom ••••••	to speak or act without thinking carefully ••••••	He tends to shoot from the hip during meetings. ••••••
#963 - ••••••	behind enemy lines idiom ••••••	in a hostile or dangerous situation ••••••	Journalists were working behind enemy lines to report the truth. ••••••
#964 - ••••••	take flak idiom ••••••	to receive strong criticism ••••••	The government took flak for its poor handling of the crisis. ••••••
#965 - ••••••	a million-dollar smile idiom ••••••	a beautiful and charming smile ••••••	She greeted everyone with a million-dollar smile. ••••••
#966 - ••••••	a gift from the heavens idiom ••••••	a blessing or something very special ••••••	Her support during the tough times was a gift from the heavens. ••••••
#967 - ••••••	the apple of one's eye idiom ••••••	someone or something that is cherished or loved deeply ••••••	Her son is truly the apple of her eye. ••••••
#968 - ••••••	leave a legacy idiom ••••••	to create something that lasts and benefits others after you are gone ••••••	He worked hard all his life to leave a legacy for his children. ••••••
#969 - ••••••	leave your mark idiom ••••••	to have a lasting impact or influence on something ••••••	Her dedication to the cause will surely leave her mark in the history books. ••••••
#970 - ••••••	leave something in good hands idiom ••••••	to ensure that something is well taken care of by someone else ••••••	I can retire now because I know my business is in good hands. ••••••
#971 - ••••••	stand the test of time idiom ••••••	to remain valuable or successful for a long period of time ••••••	His leadership principles have stood the test of time and are still relevant today. ••••••
#972 - ••••••	in the footsteps of idiom ••••••	to follow someone’s example or career path ••••••	She followed in the footsteps of her father, becoming a successful entrepreneur. ••••••
#973 - ••••••	pushing the envelope idiom ••••••	to go beyond the usual limits or boundaries; to innovate ••••••	The new startup is really pushing the envelope with its groundbreaking technology. ••••••
#974 - ••••••	a paradigm shift idiom ••••••	a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions ••••••	The invention of the internet marked a paradigm shift in communication and information sharing. ••••••
#975 - ••••••	There's strength in numbers idiom ••••••	A larger group is stronger than an individual. ••••••	Together we can achieve more because there's strength in numbers. ••••••
#976 - ••••••	a slippery slope idiom ••••••	a course of action that seems to lead to undesirable or dangerous consequences ••••••	Starting to ignore small violations can lead to a slippery slope of bigger legal issues. ••••••
#977 - ••••••	a burning desire idiom ••••••	a strong and intense wish to achieve something ••••••	She has a burning desire to become the best in her field. ••••••
#978 - ••••••	Jump in at the deep end idiom ••••••	to take on a difficult task without preparation ••••••	I had to jump in at the deep end when I started my new job. ••••••
#979 - ••••••	on the gravy train idiom ••••••	to be in a situation where one makes a lot of money with little effort ••••••	He’s been riding on the gravy train since he took over the family business. ••••••
#980 - ••••••	put it in a nutshell idiom ••••••	to explain something in a very clear and concise way ••••••	To put it in a nutshell, the project was a success. ••••••
#981 - ••••••	a thorn in one's side idiom ••••••	a constant source of annoyance or trouble ••••••	The trade dispute has become a thorn in our side. ••••••
#982 - ••••••	breaking the deadlock idiom ••••••	to end a situation where no progress is being made ••••••	The negotiation team succeeded in breaking the deadlock. ••••••
#983 - ••••••	Put your best foot forward idiom ••••••	to try as hard as you can ••••••	She put her best foot forward in the interview. ••••••
#984 - ••••••	cutting-edge technology idiom ••••••	the most advanced and innovative technology available ••••••	Our startup uses cutting-edge technology to solve complex problems. ••••••
#985 - ••••••	brain like a computer idiom ••••••	to have an extremely analytical and efficient mind ••••••	She remembers every detail; she has a brain like a computer. ••••••
#986 - ••••••	data-driven decision idiom ••••••	a decision based on data analysis rather than intuition ••••••	Modern companies rely on data-driven decisions to stay competitive. ••••••
#987 - ••••••	the lights are on but nobody’s home idiom ••••••	someone appears active but is not thinking clearly ••••••	When the AI glitched, it was like the lights were on but nobody’s home. ••••••
#988 - ••••••	wired differently idiom ••••••	to think or behave in a unique or unconventional way ••••••	Great innovators are often wired differently. ••••••
#989 - ••••••	debug the situation idiom ••••••	to analyze and solve a problem carefully; borrowed from programming ••••••	We need to debug the situation before it gets worse. ••••••
#990 - ••••••	ghost in the machine idiom ••••••	a mysterious or unexplained force in a system or person ••••••	There must be a ghost in the machine causing these AI errors. ••••••