Idioms Dictionary: Top Trending Idioms and Their Meanings

Idioms Meaning in Urdu is محاور ے. They are phrases or expressions with non-literal meanings. In order to use them correctly, we need to understand their meanings. Explore this page to find out English Idioms, Idiom Meanings and their relevant examples.

Top Trending Idioms List

Sr.	Idiom	Detail
1	Meat Market	(colloquial) A place or situation abounding in men, especially beefcake.
2	Come To Jesus	(idiomatic, US) To become committed or display commitment to a cause.
3	Extra Pair Of Hands	(idiomatic) The assistance of another person.
4	Cry In One's Beer	(idiomatic) To feel sorry for oneself; to feel sadness or regret, especially in combination with self-pity.
5	Under The Cosh	(idiomatic) subjected to (figurative) pressure; under the gun
6	Hammer And Tongs	(idiomatic) With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
7	Luck In	(idiomatic, US, Canada, Australia) To experience good luck; to be fortunate or lucky.
8	That's The Ticket	(idiomatic) That's just right; that's just what is needed.
9	X-rated	Not suitable for children.
10	At A Pinch	(idiomatic) In an urgent or difficult situation; when no other solution is available.
11	Get A Load Of	(transitive, idiomatic) To experience someone or something, especially by looking or listening.
12	Do One's Block	(Australia, idiomatic) To become enraged.
13	Private Eye	(idiomatic) A private personal detective, employed to gather information about someone.
14	Flick The Bean	(idiomatic) To masturbate by stimulating the clitoris.
15	At The Wheel	Driving; in control of a vehicle.
16	A Cold Day In Hell	(idiomatic, slang) The time of occurrence of an event that will never happen.
17	Rein In	(idiomatic) To stop or slow something, by exercising control.
18	Hold Forth	(idiomatic) Talk at great length; expatiate; harangue.
19	Go Off The Boil	(idiomatic, Britain, Australia) To become less successful.
20	Old Boy Network	(idiomatic) A presumed unacknowledged system of association between childhood friends (especially those at school or university together), used for mutual assistance or favouritism.
21	Give It A Whirl	(idiomatic) To try, test or attempt.
22	Vanish Into The Air	To disappear.
23	Black Triangle	(ufology) One of a class of triangle-shaped unidentified flying objects, usually with a light in each corner.
24	Rake Up	(idiomatic, transitive, intransitive) to collect (leaves etc.) into a pile by using a rake
25	Meet Your Waterloo	If someone meets their Waterloo they are defeated by someone who is stronger or by a problem that is very difficult to surmount. The phrase to meet one's Waterloo refers to the Battle of Waterloo near Belgium in 1815 where the French army under the command of Napoleon was defeated. The phrase entered the English language as a phrase signifying a great test with a final and decisive outcome - generally one resulting in failure and proving vincibility for something or someone who had seemed unbeatable.
26	Whistle Past The Graveyard	(idiomatic, US) To enter a situation with little or no understanding of the possible consequences.
27	Bury The Hatchet	(US, idiomatic) To stop fighting or arguing; to reach an agreement, or at least a truce.
28	A Wild Goose Never Laid A Tame Egg	(idiomatic) most things are inherited and predetermined
29	Corporate Welfare Bum	(chiefly Canada, idiomatic, derogatory) A business corporation or business executive receiving significant financial assistance from government sources.
30	Sweet On	(idiomatic) Enamored with; fond of.
31	Loaded Language	(idiomatic, linguistics) language using words, set phrases or idioms that have strong positive or negative connotations beyond their ordinary definitions.
32	One-man Band	(idiomatic, by extension) An organisation or business that is effectively run by only one person.
33	Brass Monkeys	(Britain, idiomatic, informal) very cold
34	Home In On	(idiomatic) To focus or narrow down to something; to find, draw closer or move towards, as by trial and error or a gradual seeking process.
35	Speak One's Mind	(idiomatic) To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
36	Of A Certain Age	Said about people who are not young.
37	Easy Street	(idiomatic) A carefree situation or lifestyle, especially as resulting from possession of wealth.
38	Experience Is The Mother Of Wisdom	This idiom is used to mean that people learn from what happens to them.
39	Watch One's Mouth	To be careful about what one says, especially with regard to disrespectful or profane language.
40	Mary Celeste	(idiomatic) a ship found empty of all people, in good condition, seemingly abandoned on the high seas
41	In The Least	(idiomatic) at all, in any way
42	Devil's Luck	(idiomatic) astounding good luck.
43	Push The Boat Out	(Britain, idiomatic) to do something, especially spend money, more extravagantly than usual, particularly for a celebration.
44	Be That As It May	(idiomatic) Even if that is the case; whether that is true or not; nevertheless.
45	Money Spinner	A business or product that makes a lot of money for someone.
46	Roller-coasterish	(idiomatic) Resembling a roller coaster; characterized by abrupt highs and lows.
47	Sticker Shock	(idiomatic, chiefly US) Disgust, shock, or fright upon learning the price of an item offered for sale.
48	Break A Sweat	(idiomatic) To put effort into something.
49	Cast Aside	(transitive, idiomatic) to discard
50	Come In Handy	(idiomatic, informal) To be useful or helpful, especially at some time in the future.

Idioms Dictionary

We are familiar with idioms. English language contains a vast reserve of Idioms including 'Once in a Blue Moon,' 'Better late than never,' and 'A stitch in time saves nine', to name a few. We also have quite a number of idioms widespread in Urdu language and we keep on using them every now and then. Urdu Idioms Examples include, 'Aa Bail Mujhe Maar', 'Asman se gira, Khajoor mein atka' and a lot like these.

Idioms find our way in our daily conversation. We use them to make a point or to have a good laugh. They make our written text rich and authentic. Examiners find such answers interesting in which students have made use of good idioms to prove their point. Some of the Idioms are humorous and help us to have a hearty laugh. But it is important to understand Idioms Meaning before using them anywhere. So in order to help you in your quest, Urdupoint presents you with a complete Idioms Dictionary. This Idioms Dictionary will includean Idioms List in English. The Idioms List will contain Idioms Meanings as well as Idioms Examples. Such comprehensive list will allow you to boost up your vocabulary and help you use Idioms in your daily routine.

Frequently asked Questions

Q. What is Idioms Meaning in Urdu?

Idioms Meaning in Urdu are Muhawaray, Kahawatein, ZarbulMisal and Imsaal, as written in Roman Urdu.

Q. When to use Idioms?

Use elaborate idioms in writings such as essays, stories, columns and articles. You can also use them in your conversation to emphasize your point. Also, right idiom produced at the accurate time can generate a good laugh from everyone.

Q. What are the most common Idioms?

Some of the common English Idioms include:

To cry over spilt milk.
Out of sight, out of mind.
To blow your own trumpet.
Might is Right.
All that glitters is not gold, and a lot others.

Most common Urdu Idioms include:

Aa Bail Mujhe Maar.
Aasman se gira, Khajoor mein atka.
Bander kya janey adrak ka sawad.
Andhon mein Kana Raja.
Ye Moo aur Masoor ki daal.
Ankh Ojhal, Pahar Ojhal.

Grab	چھیننا
Pashto	پشتو زبان
Touch	چھونا
Complete	تمام
Shafay	شافع
Allah	اللہ
Better	عمدہ
Creek	کھاڑی
Death	موت
Humanity	بشریت
Mehrunnisa	مہرالنسا
Pakistan	پاکستان
Shan	شان : عظمت
Astronomy	ستاروں کا علم
Behaviour	ڈھنگ
Belongings	کِسی کی جائیداد
Better Half	بول چال: بیوی یا شوہر۔
Buttocks	سرین
Calculus	سنگ کردہ
Colour	رنگ

Idioms Dictionary: Top Trending Idioms and Their Meanings

Top Trending Idioms List