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	On The Brain	(idiomatic) Obsessively in mind.
2	Fall On Deaf Ears	Of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored.
3	Common Touch	(idiomatic, usually of a celebrity or leader) The personal quality of showing understanding of and sympathy for the concerns of ordinary people; rapport with and acceptance by ordinary people.
4	Against The Grain	(idiomatic) Unwillingly, reluctantly; contrary to one's nature.
5	Dead Loss	Something described as a dead loss is absolutely unsuccessful or useless (a complete failure)
6	Fruit Up	(idiomatic, derogatory, of a pedophile) To grope a young boy.
7	Get Down To Business	(idiomatic) To commit oneself to a task or activity that is employment-related or that requires serious effort or concentration.
8	It's About Time	Used to express impatience at the eventual occurrence of something that should have occurred a long time ago.
9	Carry Forward	(idiomatic, accounting, of an operating loss or other legal credit) To apply to the taxable income of following years, thereby easing the overall tax burden; carry over.
10	Take Something In One's Stride	(idiomatic, Britain) Not to allow oneself to be set back, daunted, upset or embarrassed by unpleasant or undesirable circumstances.
11	Devil Is In The Details	(idiomatic) The specific provisions of, or particular steps for implementing, a general plan, policy, or contract may be complicated, controversial, or unworkable.
12	What You See Is What You Get	(idiomatic, computing) The screen image resembles the printed output.
13	Answer On A Postcard	(idiomatic) A brief answer or opinion.
14	Little Emperor	(idiomatic) In contemporary China, a child with no siblings who is regarded as overly protected and spoiled. (Seen as belonging to a generation which is a product of China's "one-child" policy.)
15	Out Of The Picture	(idiomatic, dated) Not suiting or attuned to the situation; incongruous.

16	Not Long For This World	(idiomatic) Unlikely to endure for much more time.
17	Eleventh Hour	(idiomatic, usually hyphenated) Used attributively.
18	Spring For	(chiefly US, idiomatic) To pay for; to offer money.
19	Send Up A Trial Balloon	To test public opinion and response to something.
20	Fall Into	(idiomatic, transitive) To be classified as; to fall under.
21	Hammer And Tongs	(idiomatic) With tools indicating seriousness of intent and capability of harm.
22	Put The Hammer Down	(idiomatic) To drive quickly; to step on the accelerator
23	Cast One's Vote	(idiomatic, intransitive) To vote for something.
24	Tried And True	(idiomatic) Well-established and tested; known to work or succeed based on extensive experience.
25	Fudge Packer	(slang, pejorative) A person who practices anal sex.
26	On Opposite Sides Of The Barricades	(idiomatic) Of starkly different, opposite views on an issue.
27	Fade Out
28	Goon Squad	(chiefly US, idiomatic) A group of individuals serving as enforcers, bodyguards, and the like, especially persons hired for such a purpose and using violent, thuggish methods.
29	Get Onto	(transitive, informal) To introduce someone to something.
30	Curry Favor	(idiomatic) To seek to gain favor by flattery or attention.
31	On One's Tod	(idiomatic, chiefly Northern England) on one's own, alone
32	Crying Shame	(idiomatic) A situation that is considered to be a disgrace, or deplorable.
33	In Focus	(idiomatic, of one's thoughts) Clearly perceived.
34	Balancing Act	(idiomatic) An effort to manage many conflicting or competing items or interests.
35	Queen Of Beasts	(idiomatic) The lioness.

36	Haul Off	(idiomatic, informal) To draw back the arm in order to punch.
37	Draw A Line In The Sand	(idiomatic) To indicate the threshold or level above which something will become unacceptable or will provoke a response; to create a boundary and imply or declare that its crossing will provoke a (negative) response.
38	Fight A Losing Battle	(idiomatic)To try to do something so difficult that it will probably end in failure.
39	Been There, Done That	(idiomatic) (ironic) an assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic
40	Keep Someone In The Loop	(idiomatic) To furnish someone with sufficient relevant information and include them in the decision-making process.
41	Take The Bait	(idiomatic) To be lured by an offer, flattery, or a provocation into doing something, especially something disadvantageous or dubious.
42	Change Of Tack	(idiomatic) A reversal of an opinion.
43	Out Of Nowhere	(idiomatic) In an unexpected or inexplicable manner of arrival or occurrence.
44	Bought And Paid For
45	Store Away	(idiomatic, intransitive) To keep a supply of something, in a place or container.
46	Save Oneself	(idiomatic, figuratively) To refrain from having sex until one meets a suitable person to date or betroth or marry
47	Weak Sister	(chiefly US, idiomatic) A person or thing which is the least robust or least dependable member of a group.
48	Hat In Hand	The phrase hat in hand means to ask someone for a favor with humility. Another variation of the idiom is cap in hand
49	Luck Out	(colloquial, idiomatic, Britain) To run out of luck.
50	Split Up	(transitive) separate, disassociate, cause to come apart.

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.

Idioms Dictionary: Top Trending Idioms and Their Meanings

Top Trending Idioms List