The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 116 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#3451 - ••••••	second childhood idiom ••••••	the time in old age when a person starts behaving like a child again ••••••	After retirement, he entered his second childhood. ••••••
#3452 - ••••••	mutton dressed as lamb idiom ••••••	an older person trying to look younger ••••••	People laughed when she wore teenage clothes — they said she was mutton dressed as lamb. ••••••
#3453 - ••••••	full of years idiom ••••••	having lived a long and fulfilling life ••••••	He passed away full of years and surrounded by family. ••••••
#3454 - ••••••	behind bars idiom ••••••	in prison ••••••	The murderer will spend the rest of his life behind bars. ••••••
#3455 - ••••••	get away with murder idiom ••••••	to do something very bad without being punished for it ••••••	He’s so spoiled that he can get away with murder at home. ••••••
#3456 - ••••••	serve time idiom ••••••	to spend time in prison as punishment ••••••	He had to serve time for his involvement in the fraud case. ••••••
#3457 - ••••••	the long arm of the law idiom ••••••	the power and reach of the law to catch criminals ••••••	The long arm of the law finally caught the escaped prisoner. ••••••
#3458 - ••••••	inside job idiom ••••••	a crime committed by someone within the organization affected ••••••	The robbery turned out to be an inside job. ••••••
#3459 - ••••••	a slap on the wrist idiom ••••••	a very mild punishment ••••••	He got a slap on the wrist for such a serious offense. ••••••
#3460 - ••••••	write off idiom ••••••	to dismiss something as unimportant or not worth considering ••••••	Don’t write off his idea; it might actually work. ••••••
#3461 - ••••••	beyond words idiom ••••••	too great or extreme to be described in words ••••••	Her kindness was beyond words. ••••••
#3462 - ••••••	Climb the ranks idiom ••••••	To move up to higher positions through hard work and experience. ••••••	He climbed the ranks from an intern to a manager in five years. ••••••
#3463 - ••••••	out for blood idiom ••••••	to be extremely determined to defeat or punish someone ••••••	After losing last time, the team is out for blood this season. ••••••
#3464 - ••••••	edge out idiom ••••••	to narrowly defeat someone or something ••••••	They edged out their rivals by just one point. ••••••
#3465 - ••••••	play the political card idiom ••••••	to use a political issue to one’s advantage ••••••	The minister tried to play the political card to gain public sympathy. ••••••
#3466 - ••••••	grassroots movement idiom ••••••	a political movement started and driven by ordinary people ••••••	The campaign grew into a powerful grassroots movement for change. ••••••
#3467 - ••••••	political circus idiom ••••••	a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical ••••••	The election debates turned into a political circus. ••••••
#3468 - ••••••	power play idiom ••••••	a strategic move to gain or maintain control ••••••	The alliance between the two countries is seen as a power play. ••••••
#3469 - ••••••	cross the aisle idiom ••••••	to cooperate with members of the opposing political party ••••••	He often crosses the aisle to work on bipartisan issues. ••••••
#3470 - ••••••	big data idiom ••••••	Extremely large data sets that may be analyzed computationally to reveal patterns, trends, and associations. ••••••	The company uses big data to improve customer experience. ••••••
#3471 - ••••••	artificial intelligence idiom ••••••	The simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn. ••••••	The company has invested heavily in artificial intelligence to enhance automation. ••••••
#3472 - ••••••	deep learning idiom ••••••	A class of machine learning algorithms that uses multiple layers to progressively extract higher-level features from raw input. ••••••	The AI system improved through deep learning, making it smarter over time. ••••••
#3473 - ••••••	To tell the truth idiom ••••••	To speak honestly or openly. ••••••	To tell the truth, I never liked that movie. ••••••
#3474 - ••••••	A truth universally acknowledged idiom ••••••	A widely accepted truth or belief. ••••••	A truth universally acknowledged is that honesty is important. ••••••
#3475 - ••••••	The truth hurts idiom ••••••	The truth can be painful or difficult to accept. ••••••	I know you don't want to hear this, but the truth hurts. ••••••
#3476 - ••••••	relieve stress idiom ••••••	to reduce or eliminate feelings of anxiety or pressure ••••••	Yoga can really help to relieve stress and improve your mood. ••••••
#3477 - ••••••	Power behind the throne idiom ••••••	A person or group who has a hidden or indirect influence over the leadership ••••••	The chief advisor is often considered the power behind the throne. ••••••
#3478 - ••••••	Game of thrones idiom ••••••	A struggle for power or control, often involving manipulation and rivalry ••••••	The election turned into a game of thrones with leaders fighting for dominance. ••••••
#3479 - ••••••	To toe the line idiom ••••••	To follow rules or policies strictly, often without questioning ••••••	The senator was expected to toe the line and support the party’s stance. ••••••
#3480 - ••••••	grin and bear it idiom ••••••	to accept a difficult situation patiently ••••••	You just have to grin and bear it until the work is done. ••••••