The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 64 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#1891 - ••••••	cover your bases idiom ••••••	to prepare for all possible outcomes; to be cautious ••••••	Make sure you cover your bases before presenting the report. ••••••
#1892 - ••••••	in the line of fire idiom ••••••	to be in a situation where one is likely to be blamed or criticized ••••••	The manager found himself in the line of fire after the project failed. ••••••
#1893 - ••••••	close ranks idiom ••••••	to unite and support each other when facing opposition ••••••	The employees closed ranks after the company came under criticism. ••••••
#1894 - ••••••	loose cannon idiom ••••••	an unpredictable person who may cause problems ••••••	He’s a loose cannon who often says things without thinking. ••••••
#1895 - ••••••	battle of wills idiom ••••••	a conflict where both sides refuse to give up ••••••	It became a battle of wills between the manager and the team leader. ••••••
#1896 - ••••••	drop your guard idiom ••••••	to relax your vigilance or become less careful ••••••	Never drop your guard when dealing with competitors. ••••••
#1897 - ••••••	Out of one’s depth idiom ••••••	To be in a situation that is too difficult to understand or deal with. ••••••	I felt out of my depth in that technical discussion. ••••••
#1898 - ••••••	balance of trade idiom ••••••	the difference between a country's exports and imports ••••••	A negative balance of trade can weaken a nation's currency. ••••••
#1899 - ••••••	trade-off idiom ••••••	a balance between two conflicting or competing factors ••••••	There is always a trade-off between free trade and local protection. ••••••
#1900 - ••••••	race to the bottom idiom ••••••	a situation where companies or countries lower standards to remain competitive ••••••	Reducing wages to attract investors can create a race to the bottom. ••••••
#1901 - ••••••	the lion's share idiom ••••••	the largest portion of something ••••••	Developed nations still get the lion's share of global trade profits. ••••••
#1902 - ••••••	break into a market idiom ••••••	to successfully enter a new market or industry ••••••	The company is trying to break into the Asian market. ••••••
#1903 - ••••••	hands are tied idiom ••••••	to be unable to act freely because of rules or restrictions ••••••	The government’s hands are tied due to international trade laws. ••••••
#1904 - ••••••	a bright spark idiom ••••••	a clever and intelligent person; someone with original ideas ••••••	He's such a bright spark; he always finds innovative solutions. ••••••
#1905 - ••••••	out of the box idiom ••••••	creative and different from usual ideas ••••••	Her out of the box marketing strategy increased sales rapidly. ••••••
#1906 - ••••••	a brainwave idiom ••••••	a sudden clever idea or solution ••••••	I had a brainwave and realized how to fix the issue. ••••••
#1907 - ••••••	blow out of proportion idiom ••••••	to exaggerate or overstate something ••••••	The media blew the story out of proportion. ••••••
#1908 - ••••••	sound bite idiom ••••••	a short and catchy quote used in media coverage ••••••	The politician’s sound bite went viral on social media. ••••••
#1909 - ••••••	media circus idiom ••••••	an excessive or sensationalized media coverage ••••••	The trial turned into a media circus. ••••••
#1910 - ••••••	Bet your bottom dollar idiom ••••••	To be very sure or confident about something. ••••••	You can bet your bottom dollar that he’ll show up late again. ••••••
#1911 - ••••••	kindness goes a long way idiom ••••••	a small act of kindness can have a big positive impact ••••••	Remember, kindness goes a long way in building good relationships. ••••••
#1912 - ••••••	open heart idiom ••••••	to be honest and kind in feelings and actions ••••••	He welcomed everyone with an open heart. ••••••
#1913 - ••••••	show compassion idiom ••••••	to express care or sympathy toward others ••••••	We should show compassion to those in need. ••••••
#1914 - ••••••	grow on someone idiom ••••••	to become more liked or appreciated over time ••••••	At first I didn’t like the song, but it grew on me. ••••••
#1915 - ••••••	a wake-up call idiom ••••••	an event that makes someone realize they need to change ••••••	Losing his job was a wake-up call for him. ••••••
#1916 - ••••••	touch base with idiom ••••••	to make brief contact with someone for an update ••••••	I'll touch base with you after the meeting to confirm the plan. ••••••
#1917 - ••••••	circle back idiom ••••••	to return to a topic or task later ••••••	Let's circle back to this issue after lunch. ••••••
#1918 - ••••••	map out idiom ••••••	to plan something in detail ••••••	We should map out our marketing strategy for the next quarter. ••••••
#1919 - ••••••	sift through idiom ••••••	to examine a large amount of information or items carefully ••••••	I spent the afternoon sifting through old emails for the missing file. ••••••
#1920 - ••••••	size up idiom ••••••	to quickly assess someone or something ••••••	She walked into the room and instantly sized up the situation. ••••••