#everydayquiz #idioms-and-phrases
Once in a blue moon:
Hindi-Kabhi Kabaar
Meaning-Something that happens very rarely[Because a ‘blue moon’ is a phenomenon that occurs only very rarely] Sentence-She said: ‘I only go to bingo once in a blue moon and it was a spur of the moment decision to go on Saturday afternoon.’
Synonyms-hardly ever, almost never, scarcely ever, rarely, very seldom
Beating around the bush:
Hindi-Baat ko ghumana
Meaning-to avoid talking about what is important
Sentence-The President was beating around the bush when the citizens demanded a reason for the forgery of legal documents.
Chip on your shoulder:
Hindi-Matlab ki chip hai knde par kuj bulne nai deti
Meaning-If someone has a chip on their shoulder, they are resentful about something and feel that they have been treated badly.
Sentence-He has a chip on his shoulder for being abandoned by his parents in his childhood.
Cry over spilt milk:
Hindi-Vyarth Pachtana [spilt- fta hau,ftte dhudh par pcha k kya faida :P] Meaning-Complaining about a loss or failure from the past
Sentence-He was mad because he couldn’t clear the cut off due to a silly mistake. But, then he realized there was no use crying over spilt milk and decided to become more careful.
Spill the beans:
Hindi-pat se bol uthna [spill-failna] Meaning-Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
Sentence-The little one spilled the beans about the surprise vacation we had planned.
Piece of cake:
Hindi-Assan Kaam
Meaning-Something that is easy to understand or do
Sentence-I thought that cracking bank exams is difficult, but later it turned out to be a piece of cake!
Blessing in disguise:
Hindi-Apratyaká¹£h kirpa-daan [pta na hona ki kya khas hai apke pass] Meaning-something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good
Sentence-Losing my job was a blessing in disguise – I never would have found this one if it hadn’t happened.
Come hell or high water:
Hindi- chahe jo b ho jaye Meaning-Possible obstacles in your path (will not stop you) Sentence-I have decided that come hell or high water I will become an ssc job holder..
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Taste of your own medicine:
Hindi-Mja Chkhana usi k tarike se
Meaning-Give someone the same bad treatment that they have given to others
Sentence-Tired of his humiliation of me, I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine.
Golden handshake:
Meaning-A payment given to someone who is made redundant or retires early
Sentence-The management of the company wanted to decrease their workforce. They offered a golden handshake to their aged employees.
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Once in a blue moon:
Hindi-Kabhi Kabaar
Meaning-Something that happens very rarely[Because a ‘blue moon’ is a phenomenon that occurs only very rarely] Sentence-She said: ‘I only go to bingo once in a blue moon and it was a spur of the moment decision to go on Saturday afternoon.’
Synonyms-hardly ever, almost never, scarcely ever, rarely, very seldom
Beating around the bush:
Hindi-Baat ko ghumana
Meaning-to avoid talking about what is important
Sentence-The President was beating around the bush when the citizens demanded a reason for the forgery of legal documents.
Chip on your shoulder:
Hindi-Matlab ki chip hai knde par kuj bulne nai deti
Meaning-If someone has a chip on their shoulder, they are resentful about something and feel that they have been treated badly.
Sentence-He has a chip on his shoulder for being abandoned by his parents in his childhood.
Cry over spilt milk:
Hindi-Vyarth Pachtana [spilt- fta hau,ftte dhudh par pcha k kya faida :P] Meaning-Complaining about a loss or failure from the past
Sentence-He was mad because he couldn’t clear the cut off due to a silly mistake. But, then he realized there was no use crying over spilt milk and decided to become more careful.
Spill the beans:
Hindi-pat se bol uthna [spill-failna] Meaning-Reveal secret information unintentionally or indiscreetly.
Sentence-The little one spilled the beans about the surprise vacation we had planned.
Piece of cake:
Hindi-Assan Kaam
Meaning-Something that is easy to understand or do
Sentence-I thought that cracking bank exams is difficult, but later it turned out to be a piece of cake!
Blessing in disguise:
Hindi-Apratyaká¹£h kirpa-daan [pta na hona ki kya khas hai apke pass] Meaning-something that at first appears to be bad or unlucky but is actually good
Sentence-Losing my job was a blessing in disguise – I never would have found this one if it hadn’t happened.
Come hell or high water:
Hindi- chahe jo b ho jaye Meaning-Possible obstacles in your path (will not stop you) Sentence-I have decided that come hell or high water I will become an ssc job holder..
.Taste of your own medicine:
Hindi-Mja Chkhana usi k tarike se
Meaning-Give someone the same bad treatment that they have given to others
Sentence-Tired of his humiliation of me, I decided to give him a taste of his own medicine.
Golden handshake:
Meaning-A payment given to someone who is made redundant or retires early
Sentence-The management of the company wanted to decrease their workforce. They offered a golden handshake to their aged employees.
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