The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 37 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1081 - ••••••	boot up idiom ••••••	to start a computer or system ••••••	My laptop takes forever to boot up. ••••••
#1082 - ••••••	bite the byte idiom ••••••	to deal with a difficult technological challenge ••••••	Developers had to bite the byte to fix the software issue. ••••••
#1083 - ••••••	a blank canvas idiom ••••••	a person or situation that can be developed freely ••••••	Starting a new project is like working with a blank canvas. ••••••
#1084 - ••••••	paint a picture idiom ••••••	to describe something vividly or clearly ••••••	The journalist tried to paint a picture of life in the refugee camp. ••••••
#1085 - ••••••	a work of art idiom ••••••	something very beautiful or skillfully made ••••••	Her wedding dress was truly a work of art. ••••••
#1086 - ••••••	off the wall idiom ••••••	unusual or unconventional ••••••	His ideas are often off the wall, but they sometimes work. ••••••
#1087 - ••••••	color outside the lines idiom ••••••	to think or act creatively and unconventionally ••••••	Good designers always color outside the lines. ••••••
#1088 - ••••••	draw the line idiom ••••••	to set a limit on what is acceptable ••••••	We have to draw the line when it comes to unethical behavior. ••••••
#1089 - ••••••	get a second wind idiom ••••••	to have a burst of energy after feeling tired ••••••	After a short break, she got a second wind and finished the race. ••••••
#1090 - ••••••	leave no stone unturned idiom ••••••	to do everything possible to achieve a goal ••••••	The police left no stone unturned in their search for the missing child. ••••••
#1091 - ••••••	sit on the fence idiom ••••••	to avoid making a decision or choice ••••••	You can't sit on the fence any longer, you need to choose a side. ••••••
#1092 - ••••••	out of bounds idiom ••••••	not allowed or beyond acceptable limits ••••••	His rude comment was out of bounds. ••••••
#1093 - ••••••	hang out with idiom ••••••	to spend time with friends ••••••	We usually hang out with our classmates after school. ••••••
#1094 - ••••••	hit the town idiom ••••••	to go out and enjoy with friends ••••••	Let’s hit the town tonight and celebrate! ••••••
#1095 - ••••••	keep in touch idiom ••••••	to maintain communication with someone ••••••	Even after moving away, we keep in touch regularly. ••••••
#1096 - ••••••	a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor idiom ••••••	Challenges and difficulties make people stronger and more experienced. ••••••	Remember, a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor—you’ll learn from tough times. ••••••
#1097 - ••••••	anchors aweigh idiom ••••••	Ready to depart or begin a journey. ••••••	With our bags packed, it’s anchors aweigh for the road trip! ••••••
#1098 - ••••••	take the wind out of someone’s sails idiom ••••••	To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm. ••••••	Her harsh criticism took the wind out of his sails. ••••••
#1099 - ••••••	three sheets to the wind idiom ••••••	Very drunk or intoxicated. ••••••	After the party, he was three sheets to the wind. ••••••
#1100 - ••••••	clear the decks idiom ••••••	Prepare for action by removing unnecessary things. ••••••	We need to clear the decks before the new project begins. ••••••
#1101 - ••••••	navigate uncharted waters idiom ••••••	Deal with a situation that is new and unknown. ••••••	Starting this business means navigating uncharted waters. ••••••
#1102 - ••••••	back into idiom ••••••	to move backwards into something unintentionally ••••••	I nearly backed into the recycling bin while parking. ••••••
#1103 - ••••••	brush aside idiom ••••••	to dismiss something as unimportant ••••••	Management brushed aside the rumors during the briefing. ••••••
#1104 - ••••••	circle around idiom ••••••	to move repeatedly around something ••••••	The hawk kept circling around above the trees. ••••••
#1105 - ••••••	do without idiom ••••••	to manage even when something is missing ••••••	We’ll do without a projector and use prints instead. ••••••
#1106 - ••••••	hold over idiom ••••••	to postpone something to a later time ••••••	They had to hold over the vote until next week. ••••••
#1107 - ••••••	kick out idiom ••••••	to force someone to leave ••••••	Security kicked out the rowdy fans before the end. ••••••
#1108 - ••••••	make room for idiom ••••••	to clear space to accommodate something ••••••	Let’s make room for the new equipment near the window. ••••••
#1109 - ••••••	smooth over idiom ••••••	to make a problem seem less serious ••••••	We need to smooth over the miscommunication with a quick call. ••••••
#1110 - ••••••	tack on idiom ••••••	to add something extra, especially at the end ••••••	They tacked on a brief Q&A after the session. ••••••