The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#91 - ••••••	sweep something under the rug idiom ••••••	to ignore or hide a problem or mistake ••••••	Don't just sweep the issue under the rug. We need to address it. ••••••
#92 - ••••••	get a degree idiom ••••••	to complete a formal education program ••••••	She worked hard to get a degree in engineering. ••••••
#93 - ••••••	in harmony idiom ••••••	living or working together in peace and agreement ••••••	They work in harmony to create a peaceful community. ••••••
#94 - ••••••	live and let live idiom ••••••	to allow others to live as they choose without interference ••••••	I believe in the principle of live and let live. ••••••
#95 - ••••••	peace treaty idiom ••••••	an agreement between two or more parties to stop a war or conflict ••••••	The two countries signed a peace treaty after years of conflict. ••••••
#96 - ••••••	break the silence idiom ••••••	to start talking after a period of silence ••••••	He was the one to break the silence after the awkward pause. ••••••
#97 - ••••••	cross the bridge when you come to it idiom ••••••	to not worry about something until it happens ••••••	We’ll cross the bridge when we come to it. ••••••
#98 - ••••••	a peaceful resolution idiom ••••••	a solution that resolves a conflict calmly ••••••	They reached a peaceful resolution after several discussions. ••••••
#99 - ••••••	Make every minute count idiom ••••••	Use your time effectively and make the most of every moment. ••••••	To be successful, you need to make every minute count and stay focused on your tasks. ••••••
#100 - ••••••	On the clock idiom ••••••	Working, often with a strict time limit or deadline. ••••••	I’m on the clock today, so I can’t waste any time. ••••••
#101 - ••••••	Two heads are better than one idiom ••••••	Working together gives better results. ••••••	Two heads are better than one, let’s solve it together. ••••••
#102 - ••••••	Rome wasn’t built in a day idiom ••••••	Important things take time to accomplish. ••••••	Rome wasn’t built in a day, be patient with your progress. ••••••
#103 - ••••••	in my opinion idiom ••••••	used to express what one thinks or believes ••••••	In my opinion, this movie is too long. ••••••
#104 - ••••••	to be honest idiom ••••••	used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion ••••••	To be honest, I didn’t like the food. ••••••
#105 - ••••••	from my point of view idiom ••••••	considering something from one's own perspective ••••••	From my point of view, the plan makes sense. ••••••
#106 - ••••••	as far as I'm concerned idiom ••••••	used to express one’s personal opinion or feeling about something ••••••	As far as I'm concerned, he did a great job. ••••••
#107 - ••••••	if you ask me idiom ••••••	used when giving a personal opinion, often without being asked ••••••	If you ask me, they made a bad decision. ••••••
#108 - ••••••	to tell you the truth idiom ••••••	used to introduce an honest or surprising opinion ••••••	To tell you the truth, I didn’t enjoy the party. ••••••
#109 - ••••••	in my book idiom ••••••	according to one’s own opinion or standards ••••••	In my book, honesty comes first. ••••••
#110 - ••••••	the way I see it idiom ••••••	used to express how one understands or interprets something ••••••	The way I see it, we should try again. ••••••
#111 - ••••••	grasp at straws idiom ••••••	to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely ••••••	He was grasping at straws when he suggested that idea. ••••••
#112 - ••••••	beat a dead horse idiom ••••••	to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved ••••••	Stop beating a dead horse; the decision is final. ••••••
#113 - ••••••	a dime a dozen idiom ••••••	very common and not valuable ••••••	Those toys are a dime a dozen at the market. ••••••
#114 - ••••••	keep your fingers crossed idiom ••••••	to hope for good luck ••••••	I am keeping my fingers crossed for the exam results. ••••••
#115 - ••••••	walking on eggshells idiom ••••••	being very careful not to upset someone ••••••	I feel like I am walking on eggshells around my boss. ••••••
#116 - ••••••	cry wolf idiom ••••••	to raise a false alarm ••••••	Do not cry wolf or no one will believe you later. ••••••
#117 - ••••••	cross that bridge when you come to it idiom ••••••	to deal with a problem when it happens, not before ••••••	We will cross that bridge when we come to it. ••••••
#118 - ••••••	cut corners idiom ••••••	to do something in the easiest or cheapest way ••••••	They cut corners to finish the project faster. ••••••
#119 - ••••••	speak of the devil idiom ••••••	said when someone appears just as you mention them ••••••	Speak of the devil, here comes John now! ••••••
#120 - ••••••	give someone the benefit of the doubt idiom ••••••	to trust someone even when you are not sure they are honest ••••••	I will give him the benefit of the doubt this time. ••••••