The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1321 - ••••••	talk up idiom ••••••	to praise or promote something enthusiastically ••••••	The host will talk up the new menu tonight. ••••••
#1322 - ••••••	Eureka moment idiom ••••••	a sudden moment of discovery or realization ••••••	She had a Eureka moment when she found the solution to the problem. ••••••
#1323 - ••••••	hope against hope idiom ••••••	to continue hoping even when it seems impossible ••••••	They hoped against hope that their team would win. ••••••
#1324 - ••••••	cut above the rest idiom ••••••	to be better than others ••••••	His presentation was a cut above the rest. ••••••
#1325 - ••••••	feather in one’s cap idiom ••••••	an achievement to be proud of ••••••	Winning the national award was a real feather in his cap. ••••••
#1326 - ••••••	the balance of power idiom ••••••	a situation in which power is distributed among nations to prevent dominance by one ••••••	The UN aims to maintain the balance of power among major nations. ••••••
#1327 - ••••••	diplomatic tightrope idiom ••••••	a delicate situation requiring careful diplomacy ••••••	The president walked a diplomatic tightrope between the two rival nations. ••••••
#1328 - ••••••	economic sanctions idiom ••••••	penalties imposed by one country on another to influence behavior ••••••	The EU imposed economic sanctions to pressure the regime to reform. ••••••
#1329 - ••••••	saber rattling idiom ••••••	threatening military action to intimidate others ••••••	The country’s recent saber rattling alarmed its neighbors. ••••••
#1330 - ••••••	iron curtain idiom ••••••	a barrier separating nations ideologically or politically ••••••	During the Cold War, Europe was divided by the iron curtain. ••••••
#1331 - ••••••	a cold war idiom ••••••	a state of political hostility without open warfare ••••••	The two nations seem to be entering a cold war again. ••••••
#1332 - ••••••	A seat at the table idiom ••••••	To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions. ••••••	She fought for years to earn a seat at the table in the boardroom. ••••••
#1333 - ••••••	Plead the fifth idiom ••••••	To refuse to answer a question, often in legal contexts, to avoid self-incrimination. ••••••	When asked about the financial discrepancies, he chose to plead the fifth. ••••••
#1334 - ••••••	the world is your oyster idiom ••••••	you can achieve anything you want in life ••••••	With your talent, the world is your oyster. ••••••
#1335 - ••••••	feeling on top of the world idiom ••••••	feeling extremely happy or successful ••••••	After getting the job, I was on top of the world. ••••••
#1336 - ••••••	thanks a million idiom ••••••	a very strong expression of gratitude ••••••	You really helped me out, thanks a million! ••••••
#1337 - ••••••	against the odds idiom ••••••	to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges ••••••	They won the game against all odds, proving their hard work paid off. ••••••
#1338 - ••••••	a peace of mind idiom ••••••	a state of mental and emotional calmness ••••••	After the long vacation, she finally got a peace of mind. ••••••
#1339 - ••••••	a flash in the pan idiom ••••••	something that seems promising at first but fails to deliver ••••••	The peace talks were just a flash in the pan. ••••••
#1340 - ••••••	peace and quiet idiom ••••••	a time of calmness and tranquility ••••••	I just need some peace and quiet to finish my work. ••••••
#1341 - ••••••	keep the peace idiom ••••••	to maintain order and avoid conflict ••••••	The police were called to keep the peace during the protest. ••••••
#1342 - ••••••	feel the pinch idiom ••••••	to have financial difficulties; to feel short of money ••••••	With rising prices, many families are starting to feel the pinch. ••••••
#1343 - ••••••	put your money where your mouth is idiom ••••••	to support your words with actions or financial commitment ••••••	If you believe in the project, put your money where your mouth is. ••••••
#1344 - ••••••	a penny for your thoughts idiom ••••••	a way of asking someone what they are thinking about ••••••	You look lost in thought — a penny for your thoughts? ••••••
#1345 - ••••••	hit the jackpot idiom ••••••	to achieve great success or win something valuable ••••••	He hit the jackpot when his startup got acquired for millions. ••••••
#1346 - ••••••	go the extra mile idiom ••••••	to make a special effort to achieve something ••••••	She always goes the extra mile to help her team succeed. ••••••
#1347 - ••••••	the sky’s the limit idiom ••••••	there is no limit to what someone can achieve ••••••	With her talent and dedication, the sky’s the limit. ••••••
#1348 - ••••••	against all odds idiom ••••••	despite great difficulties or challenges ••••••	She succeeded against all odds and became a doctor. ••••••
#1349 - ••••••	fall flat idiom ••••••	to fail completely ••••••	His idea fell flat because nobody liked it. ••••••
#1350 - ••••••	make the grade idiom ••••••	to reach the desired standard or level ••••••	Only a few students made the grade in the final test. ••••••