The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

Lesson 47 Details

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Lesson 47 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1381 - ••••••	call a spade a spade idiom ••••••	to speak honestly and directly, even if it’s unpleasant ••••••	She always calls a spade a spade, no matter who gets offended. ••••••
#1382 - ••••••	above board idiom ••••••	honest and legal; without deceit ••••••	Their business deal was completely above board. ••••••
#1383 - ••••••	come straight to the point idiom ••••••	to be direct and honest without wasting time ••••••	Please come straight to the point and tell me what happened. ••••••
#1384 - ••••••	as honest as the day is long idiom ••••••	completely honest and trustworthy ••••••	Everyone knows that Tom is as honest as the day is long. ••••••
#1385 - ••••••	lay one’s cards on the table idiom ••••••	to be open and honest about one’s intentions or feelings ••••••	It’s time to lay our cards on the table and discuss the issue. ••••••
#1386 - ••••••	come out with it idiom ••••••	to say something openly or honestly that you’ve been hiding ••••••	Stop hesitating and just come out with it! ••••••
#1387 - ••••••	pay attention to idiom ••••••	to listen carefully or give thought to something ••••••	You should pay attention to the details of the project. ••••••
#1388 - ••••••	keep your mind on idiom ••••••	to stay focused on a task or goal ••••••	If you keep your mind on your studies, you’ll do well. ••••••
#1389 - ••••••	tune out idiom ••••••	to stop paying attention to what’s happening around you ••••••	He often tunes out when people start complaining. ••••••
#1390 - ••••••	block out idiom ••••••	to ignore distractions or unpleasant thoughts ••••••	She tried to block out the noise and continue working. ••••••
#1391 - ••••••	have a one-track mind idiom ••••••	to think about only one thing all the time ••••••	He has a one-track mind when it comes to his business. ••••••
#1392 - ••••••	draw a blank idiom ••••••	to be unable to remember or think of something ••••••	When asked about the date, she drew a blank. ••••••
#1393 - ••••••	keep your eyes peeled idiom ••••••	to stay alert and watch carefully ••••••	Keep your eyes peeled for any signs of trouble. ••••••
#1394 - ••••••	mind your own business idiom ••••••	to focus on your own matters and not interfere in others’ affairs ••••••	You should mind your own business instead of gossiping. ••••••
#1395 - ••••••	have your head in the clouds idiom ••••••	to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality ••••••	He was having his head in the clouds during the lecture. ••••••
#1396 - ••••••	stay on task idiom ••••••	to continue focusing on what needs to be done ••••••	Try to stay on task even when things get difficult. ••••••
#1397 - ••••••	call the tune idiom ••••••	to be in control; to make important decisions ••••••	In this company, the investors call the tune. ••••••
#1398 - ••••••	change your tune idiom ••••••	to change your opinion or attitude ••••••	He criticized the plan at first but later changed his tune. ••••••
#1399 - ••••••	sing the same tune idiom ••••••	to have the same opinion as someone else ••••••	Both managers sing the same tune about company policy. ••••••
#1400 - ••••••	blow your own trumpet idiom ••••••	to boast or brag about your achievements ••••••	He never stops blowing his own trumpet about his success. ••••••
#1401 - ••••••	strike a chord idiom ••••••	to cause someone to feel sympathy or emotion ••••••	Her story struck a chord with the audience. ••••••
#1402 - ••••••	march to the beat of your own drum idiom ••••••	to act independently and follow your own ideas ••••••	She doesn’t care about trends; she marches to the beat of her own drum. ••••••
#1403 - ••••••	play second fiddle idiom ••••••	to take a subordinate role to someone else ••••••	He was tired of playing second fiddle to his colleague. ••••••
#1404 - ••••••	offbeat idiom ••••••	unusual; different from the norm ••••••	His offbeat sense of humor makes everyone laugh. ••••••
#1405 - ••••••	fine-tune idiom ••••••	to make small adjustments to improve performance ••••••	The team fine-tuned the design before the final launch. ••••••
#1406 - ••••••	work of art idiom ••••••	something very beautiful or skillfully made ••••••	Her handmade dress is truly a work of art. ••••••
#1407 - ••••••	Go bust idiom ••••••	To go bankrupt or out of business. ••••••	Many small banks went bust during the financial crisis. ••••••
#1408 - ••••••	In the know idiom ••••••	Having information that most people do not have. ••••••	She’s always in the know about company secrets. ••••••
#1409 - ••••••	Know it all idiom ••••••	Someone who acts as if they know everything. ••••••	He’s such a know it all, it’s annoying. ••••••
#1410 - ••••••	A little knowledge is a dangerous thing idiom ••••••	Knowing a small amount about something can lead to mistakes. ••••••	A little knowledge is a dangerous thing — don’t try to fix it if you’re not an expert. ••••••