The Ultimate English Idioms List for Competitive Exams

Lesson 82 Details

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Lesson 82 - Mask Toggle

Emoji	Expression	Meaning	Example Sentence

#2431 - ••••••	iron out the bugs idiom ••••••	to fix small problems or errors ••••••	We spent the whole night ironing out the bugs in the AI chatbot. ••••••
#2432 - ••••••	burn your boats idiom ••••••	to commit yourself to a course of action without a way back ••••••	He burned his boats when he quit his job to start a business. ••••••
#2433 - ••••••	get a word in edgewise idiom ••••••	to be able to say something during a conversation dominated by others ••••••	He talked so much that no one could get a word in edgewise. ••••••
#2434 - ••••••	from the horse’s mouth idiom ••••••	directly from the original or reliable source ••••••	I heard the news from the horse’s mouth. ••••••
#2435 - ••••••	home sweet home idiom ••••••	used to express happiness upon returning home ••••••	After a long trip, it feels so good to be home sweet home. ••••••
#2436 - ••••••	keep the home fires burning idiom ••••••	to maintain a happy home while others are away ••••••	While her husband was abroad, she kept the home fires burning. ••••••
#2437 - ••••••	bring home the bacon idiom ••••••	to earn money to support the family ••••••	He works hard every day to bring home the bacon. ••••••
#2438 - ••••••	a roof over your head idiom ••••••	a place to live; a shelter ••••••	At least we have a roof over our heads. ••••••
#2439 - ••••••	like one big happy family idiom ••••••	people living or working together in harmony ••••••	Our office team works like one big happy family. ••••••
#2440 - ••••••	blood is thicker than water idiom ••••••	family relationships are stronger than others ••••••	He helped his brother because blood is thicker than water. ••••••
#2441 - ••••••	home is where the heart is idiom ••••••	your true home is with the people you love ••••••	I may live far away, but home is where the heart is. ••••••
#2442 - ••••••	spitting image idiom ••••••	someone who looks exactly like another person ••••••	She is the spitting image of her mother. ••••••
#2443 - ••••••	to fall flat on one's face idiom ••••••	to fail completely or embarrass oneself ••••••	The comedian fell flat on his face when no one laughed. ••••••
#2444 - ••••••	to backfire idiom ••••••	to have the opposite result of what was intended ••••••	His plan backfired and made things worse. ••••••
#2445 - ••••••	above the law idiom ••••••	not subject to the law; thinking one is untouchable by rules ••••••	Some powerful people act as if they are above the law. ••••••
#2446 - ••••••	bend the rules idiom ••••••	to make exceptions; to modify rules slightly ••••••	The teacher bent the rules to help the new student. ••••••
#2447 - ••••••	break the law idiom ••••••	to commit an illegal act ••••••	Anyone who breaks the law should be punished. ••••••
#2448 - ••••••	law and order idiom ••••••	a state of peace maintained by following laws ••••••	The police are responsible for maintaining law and order. ••••••
#2449 - ••••••	take the law into your own hands idiom ••••••	to punish someone without legal authority ••••••	Citizens should not take the law into their own hands. ••••••
#2450 - ••••••	lay down the law idiom ••••••	to state rules firmly and clearly ••••••	The manager laid down the law about punctuality. ••••••
#2451 - ••••••	rule of thumb idiom ••••••	a general practical principle based on experience ••••••	As a rule of thumb, I double-check every document. ••••••
#2452 - ••••••	the letter of the law idiom ••••••	following the exact wording of the law ••••••	He follows the letter of the law, not its spirit. ••••••
#2453 - ••••••	a black hole idiom ••••••	a place or situation where things are lost, never to be found again ••••••	The document I was looking for seems to have disappeared into a black hole. ••••••
#2454 - ••••••	Speak the truth and shame the devil idiom ••••••	Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort. ••••••	She always believes that speak the truth and shame the devil is the right way. ••••••
#2455 - ••••••	Break a sweat idiom ••••••	To exert effort or work hard at something. ••••••	She didn't even break a sweat while finishing the entire project in one day. ••••••
#2456 - ••••••	Put one's nose to the grindstone idiom ••••••	To focus on hard work and continuous effort. ••••••	She really had to put her nose to the grindstone to get the promotion. ••••••
#2457 - ••••••	hold the reins idiom ••••••	to be in control of something or in charge of a situation ••••••	She’s the one who holds the reins of the team, making sure everything runs smoothly. ••••••
#2458 - ••••••	set an example idiom ••••••	to behave in a way that others should follow ••••••	A true leader sets an example for others to follow. ••••••
#2459 - ••••••	A bright future lies ahead idiom ••••••	there is hope for success in the future ••••••	With his talent and hard work, a bright future lies ahead for him. ••••••
#2460 - ••••••	plug into idiom ••••••	to connect or become involved in something, usually a system or network ••••••	You need to plug into the right social media channels to reach a wider audience. ••••••