The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 56 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1651 - ••••••	at your wit’s end idiom ••••••	to be very worried and not know what to do next ••••••	I was at my wit’s end trying to calm the kids. ••••••
#1652 - ••••••	burning the candle at both ends idiom ••••••	working very hard without enough rest ••••••	He is burning the candle at both ends with two jobs. ••••••
#1653 - ••••••	to pick someone's brain idiom ••••••	to ask someone questions in order to get information or advice ••••••	I need to pick your brain about your experience with this software. ••••••
#1654 - ••••••	to have a lot on one's plate idiom ••••••	to have a lot of tasks or responsibilities to deal with ••••••	She can't take on any more projects; she already has a lot on her plate. ••••••
#1655 - ••••••	to get the ball rolling idiom ••••••	to start something, especially a project or task ••••••	Let's get the ball rolling and start the meeting. ••••••
#1656 - ••••••	to be a sponge for knowledge idiom ••••••	to absorb information eagerly and enthusiastically ••••••	She's a sponge for knowledge; she reads every book she can find. ••••••
#1657 - ••••••	a mind is a terrible thing to waste idiom ••••••	it is a waste not to use your mental abilities ••••••	You should keep learning, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. ••••••
#1658 - ••••••	Keep the team on track idiom ••••••	to make sure the team remains focused and organized ••••••	As the project manager, it's important to keep the team on track. ••••••
#1659 - ••••••	climbing the ladder idiom ••••••	to improve one's position, typically in a career or personal growth ••••••	He started at the bottom of the company and has been climbing the ladder ever since. ••••••
#1660 - ••••••	level up idiom ••••••	to improve or advance to a higher level ••••••	With his hard work, he has been able to level up in his career. ••••••
#1661 - ••••••	reach new heights idiom ••••••	to achieve more than before, to improve ••••••	Their business is now reaching new heights in terms of revenue. ••••••
#1662 - ••••••	make strides idiom ••••••	to make noticeable progress ••••••	The company has really made strides in product development. ••••••
#1663 - ••••••	Go for it idiom ••••••	To try to achieve something with confidence. ••••••	If you really want that job, go for it! ••••••
#1664 - ••••••	Look on the bright side idiom ••••••	To focus on the positive aspects of a situation. ••••••	Look on the bright side, at least you learned something. ••••••
#1665 - ••••••	Take my word for it idiom ••••••	Trust what I am saying; believe me. ••••••	Take my word for it, this method really works. ••••••
#1666 - ••••••	Don't cry over spilled milk idiom ••••••	Don’t waste time worrying about things that have already happened. ••••••	Don't cry over spilled milk; learn from your mistake. ••••••
#1667 - ••••••	Practice makes perfect idiom ••••••	The more you practice, the better you become. ••••••	Practice makes perfect, so keep trying. ••••••
#1668 - ••••••	Don’t put all your eggs in one basket idiom ••••••	Don’t depend on only one plan or resource. ••••••	Don’t put all your eggs in one basket; invest in different areas. ••••••
#1669 - ••••••	Don’t bite off more than you can chew idiom ••••••	Don’t take on more responsibility than you can handle. ••••••	Don’t bite off more than you can chew, start small. ••••••
#1670 - ••••••	love is blind idiom ••••••	people in love do not see each other's faults ••••••	They say love is blind, and he proves it every day. ••••••
#1671 - ••••••	jump the shark idiom ••••••	when something begins to decline in quality or popularity ••••••	The show jumped the shark after season five. ••••••
#1672 - ••••••	break the fourth wall idiom ••••••	to address the audience directly in a play or film ••••••	The actor broke the fourth wall to make the scene funnier. ••••••
#1673 - ••••••	cliffhanger idiom ••••••	an ending that leaves the audience in suspense ••••••	The episode ended on a cliffhanger, so we can’t wait for the next one. ••••••
#1674 - ••••••	scene-stealer idiom ••••••	someone who attracts attention and stands out ••••••	That child actor was a real scene-stealer. ••••••
#1675 - ••••••	steal the show idiom ••••••	to be the most outstanding performer ••••••	Her performance stole the show last night. ••••••
#1676 - ••••••	in the spotlight idiom ••••••	receiving public attention ••••••	After the award, she’s been in the spotlight constantly. ••••••
#1677 - ••••••	fade to black idiom ••••••	to end something dramatically ••••••	The director chose to fade to black at the emotional climax. ••••••
#1678 - ••••••	roll credits idiom ••••••	to finish or conclude something ••••••	Once the project is done, we can roll credits. ••••••
#1679 - ••••••	behind the scenes idiom ••••••	secretly or without public knowledge ••••••	A lot of work happens behind the scenes to make a movie. ••••••
#1680 - ••••••	state of the art idiom ••••••	the most modern and advanced ••••••	They built a state-of-the-art research facility. ••••••