The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

Lesson 136

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Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#4050 - ••••••	a steep learning curve idiom ••••••	when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly ••••••	The new software had a steep learning curve, but I managed to understand it. ••••••
#4051 - ••••••	pick up on idiom ••••••	to notice or become aware of something ••••••	He didn't pick up on the subtle hints I was giving. ••••••
#4052 - ••••••	fall through the cracks idiom ••••••	to be overlooked or neglected ••••••	I forgot to follow up on his application and it fell through the cracks. ••••••
#4053 - ••••••	make a comeback idiom ••••••	to return to success after a period of failure ••••••	After a year of struggle, the team managed to make a comeback and won the championship. ••••••
#4054 - ••••••	fail to deliver idiom ••••••	to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully ••••••	The company promised improvements but failed to deliver on its promises. ••••••
#4055 - ••••••	on all fours idiom ••••••	crawling on hands and knees ••••••	The baby moved on all fours across the floor. ••••••
#4056 - ••••••	You can do it idiom ••••••	Have confidence; believe in your ability. ••••••	Don’t doubt yourself, you can do it! ••••••
#4057 - ••••••	Keep going idiom ••••••	Continue with determination despite difficulties. ••••••	You're doing great—just keep going! ••••••
#4058 - ••••••	Don’t lose heart idiom ••••••	Don’t become discouraged. ••••••	Even if you fail once, don’t lose heart. ••••••
#4059 - ••••••	Keep fighting idiom ••••••	Continue striving; don’t give up. ••••••	No matter what happens, just keep fighting. ••••••
#4060 - ••••••	Stick with it idiom ••••••	Keep doing something even if it’s hard. ••••••	Learning English takes time, so stick with it. ••••••
#4061 - ••••••	Never say die idiom ••••••	Always remain optimistic and determined. ••••••	He faced many challenges but had a never say die attitude. ••••••
#4062 - ••••••	Keep the faith idiom ••••••	Continue to believe that things will work out. ••••••	Even in hard times, keep the faith. ••••••
#4063 - ••••••	Don’t give up idiom ••••••	Continue trying and don’t quit. ••••••	You’ve come so far—don’t give up now! ••••••
#4064 - ••••••	wrap your head around it idiom ••••••	to understand or accept something ••••••	It's hard to wrap your head around it, but that's just how the system works. ••••••
#4065 - ••••••	up in the air idiom ••••••	Uncertain or undecided ••••••	The plans for the project are still up in the air. ••••••
#4067 - ••••••	all ears idiom ••••••	Listening very attentively ••••••	When the teacher started explaining the concept, the students were all ears. ••••••
#4068 - ••••••	close but no cigar idiom ••••••	Almost correct or successful but not quite ••••••	He was close to winning the competition, but close but no cigar. ••••••
#4069 - ••••••	easier said than done proverb ••••••	Something is more difficult to do than it sounds ••••••	Getting a job is easier said than done in this competitive market. ••••••
#4070 - ••••••	fish out of water idiom ••••••	Someone who feels uncomfortable or out of place ••••••	At the formal party, the casual dresser felt like a fish out of water. ••••••