Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
The Midas touch
हर काम में सफलता पाने की क्षमता।
Meaning
The ability to make money or succeed in everything one does.
Example
She seems to have **the Midas touch**—every project she starts becomes a success.
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the moral compass
किसी व्यक्ति या समाज की सही और गलत की समझ
Meaning
a person's or society’s sense of right and wrong
Example
We must ensure AI doesn’t lose its **moral compass**.
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The more you know, the less you know
जितना अधिक तुम सीखते हो, उतना ही तुम्हें यह अहसास होता है कि तुम वास्तव में कितना कम जानते हो।
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Example
After years of study, he said, '**The more you know, the less you know**.'
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The more you know, the more you realize you don’t
जितना अधिक आप सीखते हैं, उतना अधिक आप समझते हैं कि और कितना सीखना बाकी है।
Meaning
The more you learn, the more you understand how much there is left to learn.
Example
**The more you know, the more you realize you don’t** — that’s the beauty of curiosity.
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The more, the merrier
जब अधिक लोग शामिल होते हैं तो चीजें अधिक मजेदार या प्रभावी होती हैं।
Meaning
Things are more fun or effective with more people involved.
Example
Bring your friends along — **the more, the merrier**!
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the naked truth
पूरा और बिना सजावट का सच
Meaning
the complete and unvarnished truth
Example
She told me **the naked truth** about what happened.
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the next big thing
कुछ जो जल्द ही अत्यधिक लोकप्रिय या सफल होने वाला है
Meaning
something that will become extremely popular or successful soon
Example
Everyone thinks blockchain is **the next big thing**.
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the nuts and bolts
किसी चीज़ के बुनियादी व्यावहारिक विवरण
Meaning
the basic practical details of something
Example
We discussed **the nuts and bolts** of the new software project.
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the old school
परंपरागत विश्वास या विधियाँ रखना
Meaning
having traditional beliefs or methods
Example
My professor is from **the old school**; he prefers chalkboards to slides.
idiom
the pen is mightier than the sword
शब्दों और संवाद का हिंसा से ज्यादा प्रभाव होता है
Meaning
words and communication have more power than violence
Example
He believes **the pen is mightier than the sword**, so he fights with ideas, not weapons.
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the picture of health
एक व्यक्ति जो बहुत स्वस्थ दिखता है
Meaning
a person who looks very healthy
Example
Despite his age, he’s still **the picture of health**.
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the political hot potato
एक विवादास्पद मुद्दा जिसे कोई भी संभालना नहीं चाहता
Meaning
a controversial issue that no one wants to handle
Example
Corruption has become **a political hot potato** in the country.
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the power behind the throne
एक व्यक्ति जो गुपचुप तरीके से नेता को नियंत्रित करता है या प्रभावित करता है
Meaning
a person who secretly controls or influences the leader
Example
Though he's not the CEO, he's **the power behind the throne**.
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the powers that be
वह लोग या संगठन जो सत्ता या नियंत्रण रखते हैं
Meaning
people or organizations who hold authority or control
Example
The decision depends on **the powers that be**.
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the proof is in the pudding
किसी चीज़ का असली मूल्य तभी पता चलता है जब उसे इस्तेमाल किया जाता है
Meaning
the real value of something can only be judged when it's put to use
Example
He claims the app is great, but **the proof is in the pudding**.
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the real McCoy
वास्तविक या मूल चीज़
Meaning
the genuine or original thing
Example
This painting is **the real McCoy**, not a copy.
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the rest is history
यह कहने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है कि सभी को पता है कि उसके बाद क्या हुआ
Meaning
used to say that everyone knows what happened next
Example
They met in college, fell in love, and **the rest is history**.
idiom
the right thing to do
सर्वोत्तम नैतिक या Moral कार्य करना
Meaning
the most ethical or moral action to take
Example
Apologizing was **the right thing to do**.
idiom
the scales of justice
कानून में निष्पक्षता और समानता का प्रतीक या प्रणाली
Meaning
the system or symbol representing fairness and equality in law
Example
The judge ensures that **the scales of justice** remain balanced.
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The Scarlet Letter
शर्म या सामाजिक कलंक का प्रतीक।
Meaning
A symbol of shame or social stigma.
Example
In that conservative town, being divorced was like wearing **a Scarlet Letter**.
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the school of hard knocks
जीवन में कठिन अनुभवों से सीखना
Meaning
learning through difficult experiences in life
Example
He didn’t go to college, but he learned from **the school of hard knocks**.
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the scoop
विशेष या सनसनीखेज समाचार
Meaning
exclusive or sensational news
Example
The journalist got **the scoop** on the celebrity wedding.
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The shot heard around the world
एक ऐसी घटना जिसका प्रभाव पूरे विश्व पर पड़े।
Meaning
An event with worldwide significance or impact.
Example
The invention of the internet was **the shot heard around the world** in communication.
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the show must go on
कठिनाइयों के बावजूद जारी रखना
Meaning
to continue despite difficulties
Example
Even after the power went out, the actors knew **the show must go on**.