The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 59 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1741 - ••••••	to teach an old dog new tricks idiom ••••••	to try to teach someone something they are set in their ways about ••••••	It’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks when it comes to new technology. ••••••
#1742 - ••••••	to pass the baton idiom ••••••	to transfer responsibility to someone else ••••••	After years of leadership, he decided it was time to pass the baton to his successor. ••••••
#1743 - ••••••	beat someone to the punch idiom ••••••	to do something before someone else does ••••••	He beat me to the punch by applying for the job first. ••••••
#1744 - ••••••	give someone a run for their money idiom ••••••	to compete strongly against someone ••••••	The new player gave the champion a run for his money. ••••••
#1745 - ••••••	level playing field idiom ••••••	a fair situation where everyone has equal chances ••••••	The new rules create a level playing field for all teams. ••••••
#1746 - ••••••	pull ahead idiom ••••••	to take the lead in a race or competition ••••••	She pulled ahead in the last minute of the race. ••••••
#1747 - ••••••	step up your game idiom ••••••	to improve your performance or effort ••••••	You need to step up your game if you want to win. ••••••
#1748 - ••••••	win hands down idiom ••••••	to win easily or convincingly ••••••	Our team won hands down in the final match. ••••••
#1749 - ••••••	out of your league idiom ••••••	too good or powerful to compete with ••••••	That company is out of our league in terms of resources. ••••••
#1750 - ••••••	go the distance idiom ••••••	to finish something successfully despite difficulties ••••••	Only the most determined athletes can go the distance. ••••••
#1751 - ••••••	on the same playing field idiom ••••••	in the same conditions or with equal chances ••••••	We’re now on the same playing field as our competitors. ••••••
#1752 - ••••••	between a rock and a hard place idiom ••••••	facing two difficult choices ••••••	She’s between a rock and a hard place — neither option is good. ••••••
#1753 - ••••••	heart sinks idiom ••••••	to feel disappointed or sad suddenly ••••••	My heart sank when I saw the exam result. ••••••
#1754 - ••••••	a bundle of joy idiom ••••••	someone or something that brings great happiness ••••••	Their new baby is a bundle of joy for the family. ••••••
#1755 - ••••••	tears of joy idiom ••••••	crying because of happiness ••••••	She shed tears of joy when her son returned home. ••••••
#1756 - ••••••	reach for the stars idiom ••••••	to aim for something very ambitious or difficult to achieve ••••••	She always tells her students to reach for the stars and never give up. ••••••
#1757 - ••••••	follow your dreams idiom ••••••	to pursue what you truly want in life ••••••	He quit his job to follow his dreams of becoming a musician. ••••••
#1758 - ••••••	dream big idiom ••••••	to have ambitious goals and aspirations ••••••	If you want to achieve greatness, you must dream big. ••••••
#1759 - ••••••	a pipe dream idiom ••••••	an unrealistic or impossible dream ••••••	Owning a private island is just a pipe dream for most people. ••••••
#1760 - ••••••	keep your eyes on the prize idiom ••••••	to stay focused on your goal despite difficulties ••••••	Even during tough times, she kept her eyes on the prize. ••••••
#1761 - ••••••	shoot for the moon idiom ••••••	to aim for something very high or ambitious ••••••	He decided to shoot for the moon and apply to Harvard. ••••••
#1762 - ••••••	chase your dreams idiom ••••••	to actively try to achieve your ambitions ••••••	You should always chase your dreams no matter how hard it seems. ••••••
#1763 - ••••••	strength in numbers idiom ••••••	greater power comes from a larger group ••••••	We can win this battle if we stick together, there's strength in numbers. ••••••
#1764 - ••••••	make it to the top idiom ••••••	to reach the highest point of success ••••••	After years of hard work, he finally made it to the top of his career. ••••••
#1765 - ••••••	get ahead in life idiom ••••••	to succeed or progress in one's life or career ••••••	He worked hard to get ahead in life and build a successful career. ••••••
#1766 - ••••••	driving innovation idiom ••••••	leading or inspiring new and creative ideas. ••••••	The startup is driving innovation in renewable energy solutions. ••••••
#1767 - ••••••	in a league of its own idiom ••••••	being far superior to others in a particular field. ••••••	This smartphone is truly in a league of its own in terms of camera quality. ••••••
#1768 - ••••••	An arm and a leg idiom ••••••	Something that is very expensive. ••••••	That new phone costs an arm and a leg, but it’s worth it. ••••••
#1769 - ••••••	carry the burden idiom ••••••	to take on responsibility or a difficult task ••••••	She had to carry the burden of the entire project alone. ••••••
#1770 - ••••••	be accountable for idiom ••••••	to be responsible for something and able to explain it ••••••	As the team leader, he is accountable for the project's outcome. ••••••