Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
scale back
किसी चीज़ का आकार या मात्रा कम करना
Meaning
to reduce the size or amount of something
Example
They had to **scale back** the festival because of the budget.
idiom
Scale up
किसी कंपनी के संचालन या पहुंच का विस्तार करना।
Meaning
To expand a company’s operations or reach.
Example
The startup is ready to **scale up** after its first funding round.
idiom
scaling up
प्रारंभिक सफलता के बाद किसी व्यवसाय का तेजी से विस्तार करना
Meaning
to expand a business rapidly after initial success
Example
After their Series A funding, the team focused on **scaling up**.
idiom
scare someone half to death
किसी को बहुत बुरी तरह डरा देना
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That spider **scared me half to death**!
idiom
scare the life out of someone
किसी को बहुत बुरी तरह डराना
Meaning
to frighten someone very badly
Example
That horror movie **scared the life out of me**.
idiom
scare the living daylights out of someone
किसी को बहुत डराना
Meaning
to frighten someone very much
Example
The horror movie **scared the living daylights out of** me.
idiom
scared out of one's wits
बहुत डरना
Meaning
to be very frightened
Example
The loud thunder **scared me out of my wits**.
idiom
scared stiff
अत्यधिक डर से होना
Meaning
to be extremely frightened
Example
I was **scared stiff** when I heard strange noises at night.
idiom
scene of the crime
वह स्थान जहाँ कुछ महत्वपूर्ण हुआ था
Meaning
the place where something important happened
Example
We returned to the **scene of the crime** to find the truth.
idiom
scene-stealer
कोई जो ध्यान आकर्षित करता है और खड़ा होता है
Meaning
someone who attracts attention and stands out
Example
That child actor was a real **scene-stealer**.
idiom
school of hard knocks
कठिन जीवन अनुभवों से सीखना
Meaning
learning through difficult life experiences
Example
He didn’t go to college; he learned from the **school of hard knocks**.
idiom
school of thought
सोचने का एक विशेष तरीका या विचारों का समूह
Meaning
a particular way of thinking or set of ideas
Example
There’s a **school of thought** that believes learning by doing is best.
idiom
school someone in something
किसी को एक विषय या कौशल के बारे में सिखाना
Meaning
to teach someone about a subject or skill
Example
He **schooled me in** the basics of computer programming.
idiom
scoop the news
किसी महत्वपूर्ण समाचार की सबसे पहले रिपोर्ट करना
Meaning
to be the first to report an important piece of news
Example
The local newspaper **scooped the news** about the mayor's resignation.
idiom
scratch someone's back
किसी के लिए कुछ करना बाद में मदद या उपकार के बदले
Meaning
to do something for someone in exchange for a favor or help later
Example
We agreed to **scratch each other's backs** in this business deal.
idiom
seal the deal
किसी समझौते को अंतिम रूप देना या पुष्टि करना
Meaning
to finalize or confirm an agreement
Example
Offering a discount helped us **seal the deal** with the client.
idiom
seat at the table
महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय लेने में प्रभाव या भागीदारी होना
Meaning
to have influence or participation in important decision-making
Example
Developing nations are demanding a **seat at the table** in climate talks.
idiom
seat of power
एक स्थान जहाँ अधिकार या नियंत्रण प्रयोग किया जाता है
Meaning
a place where authority or control is exercised
Example
The prime minister returned to the **seat of power** after a long illness.
idiom
second childhood
वृद्धावस्था में वह समय जब एक व्यक्ति फिर से बच्चे की तरह व्यवहार करना शुरू करता है
Meaning
the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again
Example
After retirement, he entered his **second childhood**.
idiom
second thoughts
किसी निर्णय के बारे में संदेह या पुनर्विचार
Meaning
doubts or reconsideration about a decision
Example
I’m having **second thoughts** about moving abroad.
idiom
second to none
सर्वश्रेष्ठ; सभी से बेहतर
Meaning
the best; better than everyone else
Example
Her cooking is **second to none**.
idiom
security blanket
कुछ जो सुरक्षा या आराम की भावना देता है
Meaning
something that gives a sense of safety or comfort
Example
Using a strong password manager is my **security blanket** online.
idiom
see both sides
किसी बहस में दोनों पक्षों को समझना
Meaning
to understand both perspectives in an argument
Example
I can **see both sides** of the issue, so it’s hard to choose.
idiom
see eye to eye
किसी से सहमत होना
Meaning
to agree with someone
Example
They finally **saw eye to eye** on the business deal.