The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 10 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#271 - ••••••	out like a light idiom ••••••	to fall asleep very quickly ••••••	He was out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow. ••••••
#272 - ••••••	sleep like a baby idiom ••••••	to sleep very peacefully and comfortably ••••••	After a warm bath, she slept like a baby. ••••••
#273 - ••••••	lose sleep over something idiom ••••••	to worry a lot about something ••••••	Don’t lose sleep over minor issues. ••••••
#274 - ••••••	a catnap idiom ••••••	a short, light sleep ••••••	I took a catnap after lunch. ••••••
#275 - ••••••	forty winks idiom ••••••	a short nap or brief sleep ••••••	He likes to take forty winks after work. ••••••
#276 - ••••••	pull the plug idiom ••••••	to stop something; to end support for a project or activity ••••••	The company decided to pull the plug on the outdated app. ••••••
#277 - ••••••	hit the panic button idiom ••••••	to react too quickly or nervously to a problem ••••••	Don’t hit the panic button just because the server is down. ••••••
#278 - ••••••	light years ahead idiom ••••••	far more advanced than others ••••••	This new smartphone is light years ahead of its competitors. ••••••
#279 - ••••••	push someone's buttons idiom ••••••	to deliberately annoy or upset someone ••••••	He knows how to push her buttons when they argue. ••••••
#280 - ••••••	cutting edge idiom ••••••	the most advanced or innovative ••••••	Our company is working on cutting edge AI technology. ••••••
#281 - ••••••	to see the big picture idiom ••••••	to understand the larger or more important issue ••••••	You need to see the big picture when making strategic decisions. ••••••
#282 - ••••••	a weight off one's shoulders idiom ••••••	a feeling of relief after a problem or burden is resolved ••••••	When she finished the project, it felt like a weight off her shoulders. ••••••
#283 - ••••••	stress out idiom ••••••	to become very anxious or nervous due to pressure ••••••	She tends to stress out before exams. ••••••
#284 - ••••••	take the edge off idiom ••••••	to make a bad situation or feeling less intense or unpleasant ••••••	A hot cup of tea always helps to take the edge off. ••••••
#285 - ••••••	set the stage idiom ••••••	to prepare everything for something to happen ••••••	The manager's speech helped set the stage for the upcoming conference. ••••••
#286 - ••••••	make the tough calls idiom ••••••	to make difficult decisions in challenging situations ••••••	Being a leader means sometimes having to make the tough calls. ••••••
#287 - ••••••	cross your heart and hope to die idiom ••••••	to swear that something is true, often said with sincerity ••••••	I cross my heart and hope to die that I will never lie to you. ••••••
#288 - ••••••	The devil is in the details idiom ••••••	Small details are often the most important or problematic. ••••••	The overall concept was great, but the devil is in the details. ••••••
#289 - ••••••	Masterpiece idiom ••••••	A work of outstanding artistry or craftsmanship. ••••••	The sculpture he created is truly a masterpiece. ••••••
#290 - ••••••	In the eye of the beholder idiom ••••••	Beauty or value is subjective and dependent on the viewer. ••••••	Art is truly in the eye of the beholder, as different people have different tastes. ••••••
#291 - ••••••	stand trial idiom ••••••	to appear in court to answer criminal charges ••••••	He will stand trial for fraud next month. ••••••
#292 - ••••••	on trial idiom ••••••	being tested or judged ••••••	The company is on trial for violating privacy laws. ••••••
#293 - ••••••	open and shut case idiom ••••••	a case that is easily decided or obvious ••••••	It was an open and shut case with clear evidence. ••••••
#294 - ••••••	rule of law idiom ••••••	the principle that everyone is subject to the law ••••••	Democracy depends on the rule of law. ••••••
#295 - ••••••	give it time idiom ••••••	to wait for something to improve or happen ••••••	Give it time, you’ll see results soon. ••••••
#296 - ••••••	take a deep breath idiom ••••••	to calm down and relax ••••••	Take a deep breath before reacting. ••••••
#297 - ••••••	wait and see idiom ••••••	to be patient until something becomes clear ••••••	Let’s wait and see what happens next. ••••••
#298 - ••••••	take it in stride idiom ••••••	to accept something calmly without being upset ••••••	She took the criticism in stride. ••••••
#299 - ••••••	easy does it idiom ••••••	used to tell someone to be careful and patient ••••••	Easy does it, don’t rush the process. ••••••
#300 - ••••••	fall flat on one’s face idiom ••••••	to fail completely or embarrass oneself ••••••	He fell flat on his face trying to start a new business. ••••••