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Bear a Grudge – किसी के प्रति पुरानी नाराजगी रखना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Bear a grudge" means to hold onto anger or resentment against someone for a long time because of a past offense. Hindi Equivalent: "किसी के प्रति पुरानी…

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Be in a Tight Corner – मुश्किल स्थिति में होना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Be in a tight corner" means to be in a difficult situation with limited options for escape or resolution. It describes being trapped or pressured with no…

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Barking Dogs Seldom Bite – जो भौंकते हैं, वे काटते कम हैं

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Barking dogs seldom bite" means that people who make loud threats or complaints often don’t take serious action. Those who talk aggressively are usually less dangerous in…

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Back to the Grind – वापस काम पर / मेहनत शुरू

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Back to the grind" means returning to hard work or daily routine after a break, often with a sense of reluctance. It implies resuming work that may…

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Back to the Drawing Board – नए सिरे से शुरू करना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Back to the drawing board" means starting over from the beginning after a plan or idea fails. It suggests going back to the initial planning stage to…

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Back to Square One – दोबारा शुरुआत करना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Back to square one" means returning to the starting point of a process, often after a failure or setback. It implies that all previous efforts were wasted,…

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Back Against the Wall – मुश्किल स्थिति में फंसना, जहां कोई रास्ता न हो

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Back against the wall" describes being in a difficult situation with limited options, where escape or success seems nearly impossible. It conveys a sense of being trapped…

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At the 11th Hour – आखिरी पल में

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "At the 11th hour" refers to doing something at the last possible moment, just before it’s too late. It emphasizes completing a task when time is nearly…

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At Sea – उलझन में होना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "At sea" means to be confused, uncertain, or lost about what to do in a situation. It describes a state of bewilderment, much like being lost in…

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As You Sow, So Shall You Reap – जैसी करनी, वैसी भरनी

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "As you sow, so shall you reap" means that your actions (good or bad) determine your future results. It emphasizes personal responsibility—what you put into life is…

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