English Idioms Archives

Pen is Mightier than the Sword – कलम तलवार से तेज Meaning & Explanation

The idiom "Pen is mightier than the sword" means that words, writing, or communication have more power to bring about change than violence or force. It suggests that education, ideas,…

admin 22/04/2025

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Palm Off – नकली चीज़ को असली बताकर बेचना Meaning & Explanation

The idiom "Palm off" is used when someone deceitfully sells or gives something fake or low quality, pretending it to be genuine or valuable. It often involves tricking someone into…

admin 22/04/2025

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I messed up – मैंने गलती कर दी / सब खराब कर दिया Meaning & Explanation

The idiom "I messed up" is often used when someone admits that they made a mistake or did something incorrectly. It’s a way of acknowledging responsibility for an error, whether…

admin 20/04/2025

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Every Dark Cloud Has a Silver Lining – हर अंधेरे में उजाला

The idiom "Every dark cloud has a silver lining" means:

Even in the worst situations, there is hope (सबसे बुरी परिस्थितियों में भी कोई न कोई अच्छाई होती है)

Every…

admin 19/04/2025

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Down for the Count – थक जाना या हार मान लेना

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Down for the count" comes from boxing, where a fighter who is knocked down and cannot get up before the referee counts to ten loses the match.…

admin 19/04/2025

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

Meaning & Explanation The idiom "Barking dogs seldom bite" suggests that people who make loud threats or complaints rarely follow through with action. Those who are most vocal are often the least…

admin 15/04/2025

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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…

admin 15/04/2025

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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…

admin 15/04/2025

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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…

admin 15/04/2025