The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

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Lesson 7 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#181 - ••••••	There's no 'I' in team idiom ••••••	Emphasizing that teamwork is important, and it is not about individual glory. ••••••	Remember, in a project, there's no 'I' in team. ••••••
#182 - ••••••	All for one and one for all idiom ••••••	Everyone in the group works together for the common good. ••••••	In our company, we believe in the motto, all for one and one for all. ••••••
#183 - ••••••	level the playing field idiom ••••••	to make a situation fair for everyone ••••••	The new regulations are designed to level the playing field for all companies. ••••••
#184 - ••••••	trade blows idiom ••••••	to argue or fight with someone ••••••	The two rival companies have been trading blows over market share for years. ••••••
#185 - ••••••	on the up and up idiom ••••••	honest; truthful; not involved in any wrongdoing ••••••	She’s always been on the up and up with me. ••••••
#186 - ••••••	market share idiom ••••••	the portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product ••••••	The company increased its market share after launching the new product. ••••••
#187 - ••••••	cloud computing idiom ••••••	the practice of using remote servers to store, manage, and process data over the internet ••••••	Many businesses rely on cloud computing for data storage and security. ••••••
#188 - ••••••	the internet of things (IoT) idiom ••••••	the connection of everyday objects to the internet to send and receive data ••••••	Smart homes are part of the internet of things (IoT), where devices are interconnected. ••••••
#189 - ••••••	to wear one's heart on one's sleeve idiom ••••••	to openly show one's emotions or feelings ••••••	He really wears his heart on his sleeve, you can tell exactly how he feels. ••••••
#190 - ••••••	visionary leader idiom ••••••	a leader with a clear vision for the future ••••••	Steve Jobs was considered a visionary leader for his innovative ideas. ••••••
#191 - ••••••	see the silver lining idiom ••••••	to find hope or something positive in a bad situation ••••••	She tries to see the silver lining even in tough times. ••••••
#192 - ••••••	good vibes only idiom ••••••	to focus only on positive thoughts and energy ••••••	This year, I’m living by the motto good vibes only. ••••••
#193 - ••••••	brighten someone's day idiom ••••••	to make someone feel happier ••••••	Her kindness really brightened my day. ••••••
#194 - ••••••	A blueprint for success idiom ••••••	A detailed plan or strategy for achieving success. ••••••	Hard work and consistency are a blueprint for success. ••••••
#195 - ••••••	Get off the ground idiom ••••••	To start successfully; to begin operating. ••••••	Our startup finally got off the ground after months of planning. ••••••
#196 - ••••••	Lay bricks for the future idiom ••••••	To build a strong foundation for future success. ••••••	Education helps children lay bricks for the future. ••••••
#197 - ••••••	Put up walls idiom ••••••	To create emotional barriers or distance from others. ••••••	After the breakup, she put up walls and stopped trusting people. ••••••
#198 - ••••••	Tear down barriers idiom ••••••	To remove obstacles or prejudices between people. ••••••	Education helps to tear down barriers between communities. ••••••
#199 - ••••••	Hold it together with duct tape idiom ••••••	To keep something functioning despite poor condition or limited resources. ••••••	The old car is barely running—we’re holding it together with duct tape. ••••••
#200 - ••••••	get your point across idiom ••••••	to express an idea clearly so that others understand it ••••••	It’s important to get your point across during discussions. ••••••
#201 - ••••••	catch a bug idiom ••••••	to find a problem or defect in a system ••••••	The developer was able to catch a bug in the system before it went live. ••••••
#202 - ••••••	brute force attack idiom ••••••	a method of hacking that tries all possible combinations of passwords until the correct one is found ••••••	The attacker launched a brute force attack on the system’s login page. ••••••
#203 - ••••••	hacktivism idiom ••••••	the use of hacking to promote political or social causes ••••••	The group used hacktivism to expose corruption within the government. ••••••
#204 - ••••••	social engineering idiom ••••••	manipulating people into divulging confidential information through psychological tactics ••••••	The attacker used social engineering to gain access to the company’s secure database. ••••••
#205 - ••••••	put one's foot down idiom ••••••	to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something ••••••	She had to put her foot down and say no to the proposal. ••••••
#206 - ••••••	tighten the belt idiom ••••••	to reduce spending; to save money due to financial constraints ••••••	In tough economic times, businesses must tighten the belt to survive. ••••••
#207 - ••••••	keep your emotions in check idiom ••••••	to control your emotions ••••••	It's important to keep your emotions in check during a meeting. ••••••
#208 - ••••••	stay calm idiom ••••••	to remain composed and not panic ••••••	No need to worry, just stay calm and think it through. ••••••
#209 - ••••••	carry the weight of responsibility idiom ••••••	to bear the burden of an important duty or obligation ••••••	As a team leader, he has to carry the weight of responsibility. ••••••
#210 - ••••••	trust someone with something idiom ••••••	to give someone responsibility for something important ••••••	I trust you to take care of the project. ••••••