The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 114 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3391 - ••••••	lay your cards on the table idiom ••••••	to be open and honest about your intentions or plans ••••••	Let’s lay our cards on the table and discuss this honestly. ••••••
#3392 - ••••••	can of worms idiom ••••••	a complex problem that may cause more trouble once started ••••••	AI bias is a can of worms that’s hard to fix. ••••••
#3393 - ••••••	cross the ethical line idiom ••••••	to do something that is considered morally wrong in ethics ••••••	Selling user data without permission crosses the ethical line. ••••••
#3394 - ••••••	open a Pandora’s box idiom ••••••	to start something that causes many unexpected problems ••••••	Unregulated AI development may open a Pandora’s box of ethical issues. ••••••
#3395 - ••••••	slippery slope idiom ••••••	a situation that can lead to serious problems if not controlled ••••••	Allowing AI to make moral decisions is a slippery slope. ••••••
#3396 - ••••••	carry the load idiom ••••••	to take responsibility for something difficult ••••••	She had to carry the load after her manager resigned. ••••••
#3397 - ••••••	have your hands full idiom ••••••	to be very busy with work or responsibilities ••••••	She can’t take on another task right now—she already has her hands full. ••••••
#3398 - ••••••	keep the dream alive idiom ••••••	to continue to hope or work toward a goal even after setbacks ••••••	Even after the failure, they kept the dream alive. ••••••
#3399 - ••••••	to the letter idiom ••••••	exactly as instructed ••••••	She followed her teacher’s advice to the letter. ••••••
#3400 - ••••••	the real McCoy idiom ••••••	the genuine or original thing ••••••	This painting is the real McCoy, not a copy. ••••••
#3401 - ••••••	true to one’s word idiom ••••••	to do what one has promised ••••••	He was true to his word and helped me move. ••••••
#3402 - ••••••	life of the party idiom ••••••	the most lively and entertaining person at a party ••••••	Jake is always the life of the party. ••••••
#3403 - ••••••	party animal idiom ••••••	someone who loves going to parties ••••••	She’s such a party animal, always out on weekends. ••••••
#3404 - ••••••	ring in the new year idiom ••••••	to celebrate the start of a new year ••••••	We gathered downtown to ring in the new year together. ••••••
#3405 - ••••••	cut loose idiom ••••••	to behave freely and enjoy oneself ••••••	It’s the weekend—time to cut loose! ••••••
#3406 - ••••••	dance the night away idiom ••••••	to dance for a long time, especially during a celebration ••••••	Everyone danced the night away at the wedding reception. ••••••
#3407 - ••••••	hit the dance floor idiom ••••••	to start dancing, especially at a party ••••••	Let’s hit the dance floor and show our moves! ••••••
#3408 - ••••••	raise a toast idiom ••••••	to honor someone or something with a drink ••••••	We raised a toast to the newlyweds. ••••••
#3409 - ••••••	party pooper idiom ••••••	someone who spoils the fun of others ••••••	Don’t be a party pooper, join the fun! ••••••
#3410 - ••••••	call it a night idiom ••••••	to stop what you are doing and go home, especially after a party ••••••	It’s getting late, let’s call it a night. ••••••
#3411 - ••••••	ahead of time idiom ••••••	before the expected or planned time ••••••	She finished her work ahead of time. ••••••
#3412 - ••••••	better late than never idiom ••••••	it’s better to do something late than not do it at all ••••••	Better late than never – he finally apologized. ••••••
#3413 - ••••••	in no time idiom ••••••	very quickly; almost immediately ••••••	He finished the task in no time. ••••••
#3414 - ••••••	time will tell idiom ••••••	the future will reveal the outcome ••••••	Time will tell whether this was the right decision. ••••••
#3415 - ••••••	on the dot idiom ••••••	exactly on time; punctual ••••••	The meeting started on the dot at 10 a.m. ••••••
#3416 - ••••••	take your time idiom ••••••	don’t rush; use as much time as needed ••••••	Take your time and finish the job carefully. ••••••
#3417 - ••••••	at the eleventh hour idiom ••••••	at the very last moment ••••••	He submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour. ••••••
#3418 - ••••••	burning the midnight oil idiom ••••••	working late into the night ••••••	She’s been burning the midnight oil to finish the report. ••••••
#3419 - ••••••	climb the corporate ladder idiom ••••••	to advance in one’s career or position in a company ••••••	He worked hard to climb the corporate ladder. ••••••
#3420 - ••••••	get one's act together idiom ••••••	to organize oneself or one's actions effectively ••••••	We need to get our act together before the deadline. ••••••