The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 65 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1921 - ••••••	simmer down idiom ••••••	to become calmer after being angry or excited ••••••	Give him a few minutes to simmer down before you talk to him. ••••••
#1922 - ••••••	roll with idiom ••••••	to adapt to changes or challenges easily ••••••	The team had to roll with several last-minute changes to the schedule. ••••••
#1923 - ••••••	hammer out idiom ••••••	to reach an agreement after thorough discussion ••••••	They stayed late to hammer out the final details of the contract. ••••••
#1924 - ••••••	branch out idiom ••••••	to expand into new activities or areas ••••••	The bakery plans to branch out into catering services next year. ••••••
#1925 - ••••••	chip away at idiom ••••••	to gradually work on something to achieve a result ••••••	She chipped away at her thesis every evening until it was finished. ••••••
#1926 - ••••••	learn by heart idiom ••••••	to memorize something perfectly ••••••	He learned the poem by heart for the recital. ••••••
#1927 - ••••••	as easy as ABC idiom ••••••	very easy to do or understand ••••••	For him, solving math problems is as easy as ABC. ••••••
#1928 - ••••••	the school of hard knocks idiom ••••••	learning through difficult experiences in life ••••••	He didn’t go to college, but he learned from the school of hard knocks. ••••••
#1929 - ••••••	put on your thinking cap idiom ••••••	to start thinking seriously about solving a problem ••••••	Let’s put on our thinking caps and find a solution. ••••••
#1930 - ••••••	teach someone a lesson idiom ••••••	to make someone learn from their mistake ••••••	The teacher’s punishment really taught him a lesson. ••••••
#1931 - ••••••	a quick study idiom ••••••	someone who learns new things very fast ••••••	She’s a quick study and mastered the topic in a day. ••••••
#1932 - ••••••	go back to the drawing board idiom ••••••	to start over again because the previous plan failed ••••••	Our experiment failed, so we have to go back to the drawing board. ••••••
#1933 - ••••••	make up your mind idiom ••••••	to decide something ••••••	You need to make up your mind about which job to take. ••••••
#1934 - ••••••	at the crossroads idiom ••••••	facing a decision or choice ••••••	I’m at the crossroads in my career right now. ••••••
#1935 - ••••••	a double-edged sword idiom ••••••	something that has both positive and negative consequences ••••••	The internet is a double-edged sword; it provides vast information but also exposes us to privacy risks. ••••••
#1936 - ••••••	A clear conscience is a soft pillow idiom ••••••	When you live honestly, you sleep peacefully without guilt. ••••••	After telling the truth, he had a peaceful night’s sleep because a clear conscience is a soft pillow. ••••••
#1937 - ••••••	What’s done is done idiom ••••••	There is no point in worrying about past mistakes. ••••••	We can’t change the past, so what’s done is done. ••••••
#1938 - ••••••	The truth will set you free idiom ••••••	By being truthful, you can avoid trouble and feel liberated. ••••••	Even though it was hard, the truth will set you free in the end. ••••••
#1939 - ••••••	fall head over heels idiom ••••••	to fall deeply in love ••••••	He fell head over heels in love with her the moment they met. ••••••
#1940 - ••••••	get along with someone idiom ••••••	to have a friendly relationship with someone ••••••	They really get along with each other and are always laughing. ••••••
#1941 - ••••••	make up with someone idiom ••••••	to become friends again after a disagreement ••••••	After their argument, they decided to make up with each other. ••••••
#1942 - ••••••	put one's foot in one's mouth idiom ••••••	to say something embarrassing or inappropriate ••••••	He really put his foot in his mouth when he mentioned her ex-boyfriend. ••••••
#1943 - ••••••	sweep someone off their feet idiom ••••••	to make someone fall in love with you suddenly ••••••	His charm and confidence really swept her off her feet. ••••••
#1944 - ••••••	be on the same page idiom ••••••	to agree with someone or have the same understanding ••••••	Before getting married, they made sure they were on the same page about their future. ••••••
#1945 - ••••••	rob Peter to pay Paul idiom ••••••	to take money from one part of something in order to pay for something else ••••••	They're always robbing Peter to pay Paul, moving money around without making any progress. ••••••
#1946 - ••••••	Hope for the best, prepare for the worst idiom ••••••	Always stay optimistic, but be ready for any outcome. ••••••	She was nervous about the exam but decided to hope for the best, prepare for the worst. ••••••
#1947 - ••••••	a problem shared is a problem halved idiom ••••••	discussing a problem makes it easier to solve ••••••	Don't hesitate to ask for help. A problem shared is a problem halved. ••••••
#1948 - ••••••	build one's confidence idiom ••••••	to increase one's self-assurance or belief in one's abilities ••••••	Public speaking classes helped him build his confidence. ••••••
#1949 - ••••••	come out of one's shell idiom ••••••	to become more outgoing or confident ••••••	She used to be shy, but now she has finally come out of her shell. ••••••
#1950 - ••••••	to reach for the moon idiom ••••••	to aim for something that is difficult or seemingly impossible to achieve ••••••	He decided to reach for the moon and apply for the most competitive university. ••••••