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Important English Idioms with Meaning and Examples

Important English Idioms with Meaning and Examples

Important English Idioms with Meaning and Examples

Language is a treasure trove of expressions that add flair, depth, and cultural nuances to our conversations. One such fascinating aspect of language is idioms, those figurative phrases that paint vivid pictures and convey profound meanings. Idioms have the power to captivate and engage, making our communication more colorful and expressive. In this blog post, we embark on a journey through the enchanting world of idioms, exploring their diverse origins, unraveling their hidden meanings, and uncovering the delightful stories they tell. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of idiomatic expressions and discover the beauty of language in its most imaginative form.

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40 Most Important IDIOMS with the word “First”

40 Most Important IDIOMS with the word “First”

40 Most Important IDIOMS with the word “First”

for CSS, PMS, PCS, PPSC, SPSC, BPSE, KPKPSC, NTS, BTS, OTS and all other Competitive Exams

1. First aid: medical care for minor injuries such as mild abrasions, cuts, bruises, and burns
• She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.

2. First among equals: the sentiment that a leader is merely the premier person among his or her colleagues
• The prime minister is first among equals in the cabinet.

3. First base: the first step or stage in a process or procedure, from baseball terminology
• He used to be a catcher, but now he plays first base.

4. (Draw) First blood: To be the first to gain an advantage or score against an opponent.
• If someone draws first blood in a game or conflict, they are the first to score or succeed.

5. (At) first blush: referring to reconsideration of one’s initial thought
• At first blush, I thought the house was great

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Profession, Work or Study Idioms (for CSS and related Competitive Exams)

Profession, Work or Study Idioms (for CSS & related Competitive Exams)

Profession, Work or Study Idioms
for CSS and related Competitive Exams)

Agony aunt
An agony aunt is a newspaper columnist who gives advice to people having problems, especially personal ones.

All in a day’s work
If something is all in a day’s work, it is nothing special.

Bad workers always blame their tools
“A bad worker always blames their tools” – If somebody does a job badly or loses in a game and claims that they were let down by their equipment, you can use this to imply that this was not the case.

Baker’s dozen
A Baker’s dozen is 13 rather than 12.

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Important Idioms and Phrases for All Competitive Exams

Important Idioms & Phrases for All Competitive Exams

Important Idioms and Phrases [Starts with “B”]

Back out — to withdraw from a promise, contract : I felt grieved when he backed out of his promise to help me.

Back up — to support; to sustain : He backed up his report with relevant statistics.

Bear upon — to be relevant to : This argument does not bear upon the subject under discussion.

Blow up — to explode : The mine blew up and all the labourers working inside were killed.

— to reprimand or scold : If you continue to be negligent, the teacher will blow you up.

Break down — of a car; a piece of machinery; to go wrong so that it will not function : The car broke down on our way to Mumbai.

— to collapse; to succumb to uncontrollable weeping : She broke down completely on hearing the news of her husband’s death.

— to succumb to a nervous collapse through overwork or worry : He worked so hard that his health broke down near the examination.

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