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ACT अंग्रेजी और विश्व ज्ञान - उपयोगी मुहावरे

यहां आप कुछ उपयोगी अंग्रेजी मुहावरे सीखेंगे जैसे "मुक्त लगाम", "बराबर होना", "मतभेद", आदि जो आपको अपने ACT में सफल होने में मदद करेंगे।

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शुरू करें
ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
to [know] better
to know better
[वाक्यांश]

to be wise enough to avoid certain behaviors or thoughts

इतनी समझ होना, ऐसा न करने की अक़्ल होना

इतनी समझ होना, ऐसा न करने की अक़्ल होना

Ex: You should know better than to share your password with strangers. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [jump] the gun
to jump the gun
[वाक्यांश]

to do something too earlier than its right time

जल्दबाज़ी कर देना, समय से पहले कदम उठा लेना

जल्दबाज़ी कर देना, समय से पहले कदम उठा लेना

Ex: Don't jump the gun; we haven't signed the contract yet. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [broaden|expand|widen] {one's} (horizons|mind)
to broaden one's horizons
[वाक्यांश]

to expand one's knowledge, experiences, or perspectives, often by exploring new places, ideas, or cultures, with the aim of gaining a broader understanding of the world

अपनी सोच का दायरा बढ़ाना, दुनिया को नए नज़रिए से देखना

अपनी सोच का दायरा बढ़ाना, दुनिया को नए नज़रिए से देखना

Ex: Traveling to different countries can broaden your horizons by exposing you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [shed] light on {sth}
to shed light on something
[वाक्यांश]

to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

किसी बात पर रोशनी डालना, बात साफ करना

किसी बात पर रोशनी डालना, बात साफ करना

Ex: The new report sheds light on why the project failed. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
a far cry from {sth}
a far cry from something
[वाक्यांश]

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

किसी चीज़ से बहुत अलग, किसी चीज़ जैसा बिल्कुल नहीं

किसी चीज़ से बहुत अलग, किसी चीज़ जैसा बिल्कुल नहीं

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
bent on
bent on
[विशेषण]

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

दृढ़ संकल्पित, पूरी तरह से समर्पित

दृढ़ संकल्पित, पूरी तरह से समर्पित

बंद करें
साइन इन
to [hold]  {one's} tongue
to hold one's tongue
[वाक्यांश]

to refrain from speaking or expressing one's thoughts or opinions

अपनी ज़ुबान रोकना, चुप रहना

अपनी ज़ुबान रोकना, चुप रहना

Ex: Despite his frustration, he held his tongue during the meeting to avoid causing further conflict. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [scratch|scrape] the surface
to scratch the surface
[वाक्यांश]

to fail to deal with all aspects of a problem, topic, etc.

सिर्फ़ सतह छूना, गहराई में न जाना

सिर्फ़ सतह छूना, गहराई में न जाना

Ex: The introductory course only scratches the surface of the subject; to truly master it, one must pursue advanced studies. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [pave] the way (for|to) {sth}
to pave the way for something
[वाक्यांश]

to create a situation in which it is easier for one to do something or for something to happen

रास्ता आसान करना, माहौल तैयार करना

रास्ता आसान करना, माहौल तैयार करना

Ex: Her years of hard work and dedication paved the way for her promotion to the role of department manager. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
neck of the woods
neck of the woods
[वाक्यांश]

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

हमारा इलाका, हमारे आसपास का इलाका

हमारा इलाका, हमारे आसपास का इलाका

Ex: I haven't seen him around this neck of the woods for quite some time. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

नज़र बनाए रखना, सावधान रहना

नज़र बनाए रखना, सावधान रहना

Ex: The security guards are always on the lookout for unauthorized personnel in the restricted area. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [have] it both ways
to have it both ways
[वाक्यांश]

to benefit from two opposing or contradictory situations or options at the same time

दोनों फायदे चाहना, दोनों तरफ़ का लाभ चाहना

दोनों फायदे चाहना, दोनों तरफ़ का लाभ चाहना

Ex: You can't have it both ways: either take the promotion or keep your free evenings. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
free rein
free rein
[संज्ञा]

the state in which one is completely free to do or say what one desires

पूरी छूट, खुली छूट

पूरी छूट, खुली छूट

Ex: The editor gave the writer free rein to say exactly what she thought. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [lend] itself to {sth}
to lend itself to something
[वाक्यांश]

to naturally fit or suit a particular use or situation

के लिए उपयुक्त होना, के काम आना

के लिए उपयुक्त होना, के काम आना

Ex: The spacious kitchen layout lends itself to hosting large family gatherings. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
the rest is history
the rest is history
[वाक्य]

used to indicate that after a key event, the following developments are well-known or self-explanatory

आगे की कहानी सब जानते हैं, उसके बाद सब अपने-आप हुआ

आगे की कहानी सब जानते हैं, उसके बाद सब अपने-आप हुआ

Ex: He launched his first product in his garage, and the rest is history—the company became a global powerhouse. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [take] a back seat
to take a back seat
[वाक्यांश]

to accept a less important, less visible, or secondary role compared to someone else

पीछे हटकर छोटी भूमिका लेना, मुख्य भूमिका किसी और को देना

पीछे हटकर छोटी भूमिका लेना, मुख्य भूमिका किसी और को देना

Ex: After years of leading the team, she decided to take a back seat. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [fall] on hard times
to fall on hard times
[वाक्यांश]

to experience a period of financial or personal difficulty

Ex: The scheme is designed to help kids whose parents have fallen on hard times. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
dead set
dead set
[वाक्यांश]

firmly determined and focused on the task at hand

पूरी तरह अड़ा हुआ, ठान चुका

पूरी तरह अड़ा हुआ, ठान चुका

Ex: She was dead set on finishing the report before midnight. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
fork in the road
fork in the road
[वाक्यांश]

a point in a person's life or a situation where they must make a critical decision or choose between two different options or paths

निर्णायक मोड़, महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय बिंदु

निर्णायक मोड़, महत्वपूर्ण निर्णय बिंदु

Ex: Graduating from university was a fork in the road for him; he had to choose between a career abroad or staying in his hometown. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
out of favor
out of favor
[वाक्यांश]

no longer popular, accepted, or supported by others

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks caused him to fall out of favor with his constituents. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [wring] {one's} hands
to wring one's hands
[वाक्यांश]

to twist and rub one's hands together out of distress or worry

Ex: She wrung her hands in anxiety as she awaited the doctor's verdict. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [have|get] {one's} (own|) way
to have one's (own) way
[वाक्यांश]

to get or do what one wants despite the odds or other people's desires

अपनी बात मनवा लेना, अपनी मर्ज़ी चलाना

अपनी बात मनवा लेना, अपनी मर्ज़ी चलाना

Ex: She always has her way in the end. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [make] the most (out|) of {sth}
to make the most (out) of something
[वाक्यांश]

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

किसी चीज़ का पूरा फायदा उठाना, किसी चीज़ का भरपूर इस्तेमाल करना

किसी चीज़ का पूरा फायदा उठाना, किसी चीज़ का भरपूर इस्तेमाल करना

Ex: Since we have only a few hours in the city, let's make the most out of our time by visiting the most iconic landmarks. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [carry] a tune
to carry a tune
[वाक्यांश]

to produce correct musical sounds by one's voice

सुर में गा पाना, ठीक सुर पकड़ना

सुर में गा पाना, ठीक सुर पकड़ना

Ex: I love singing, but I can't carry a tune. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
grist to the mill
grist to the mill
[वाक्यांश]

something that proves useful or valuable for a given purpose

Ex: The new data from the market research is grist to the mill for our marketing strategy. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
out of {one's} shell
out of one's shell
[वाक्यांश]

used to refer to someone who has become more comfortable or confident in conversing with people

खुलकर मिलने-जुलने लगना, ज़्यादा खुला होना

खुलकर मिलने-जुलने लगना, ज़्यादा खुला होना

Ex: She finally came out of her shell and started talking to everyone. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
final frontier
final frontier
[वाक्यांश]

the limits of human knowledge or understanding, representing areas that remain unknown or unexplored

ज्ञान की आख़िरी सीमा, समझ की अंतिम हद

ज्ञान की आख़िरी सीमा, समझ की अंतिम हद

Ex: For many scientists, consciousness remains the final frontier. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
out of nowhere
out of nowhere
[क्रिया विशेषण]

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

अचानक ही, बिना किसी आहट के

अचानक ही, बिना किसी आहट के

Ex: A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [tickle] {one's} fancy
to tickle one's fancy
[वाक्यांश]

to appeal to someone's particular interests or preferences

मन को भाना, पसंद आना

मन को भाना, पसंद आना

Ex: If the painting tickles your fancy, you should buy it. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
out of the loop
out of the loop
[वाक्यांश]

not being aware of recent information about something

जानकारी से बाहर, नई जानकारी न होना

जानकारी से बाहर, नई जानकारी न होना

Ex: I felt out of the loop after missing three meetings. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [breathe] a sigh of relief
to breathe a sigh of relief
[वाक्यांश]

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

राहत की साँस लेना, चैन की साँस लेना

राहत की साँस लेना, चैन की साँस लेना

Ex: After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [burst] at the seams
to burst at the seams
[वाक्यांश]

to be occupied by a large number of things

ठसाठस भरा होना, सामान से अटा पड़ा होना

ठसाठस भरा होना, सामान से अटा पड़ा होना

Ex: The suitcase was packed so tightly that it was bursting at the seams, barely able to close. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
under the radar
under the radar
[वाक्यांश]

in a way that goes unnoticed or avoids attracting any attention

बिना ध्यान आकर्षित किए, चुपचाप

बिना ध्यान आकर्षित किए, चुपचाप

Ex: The company quietly launched a new product under the radar to test its reception before a full-scale release. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [break] even
to break even
[वाक्यांश]

to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance

Ex: The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
at odds
at odds
[वाक्यांश]

(with reference to two things) in contrast to each other instead of correspondence

के विरोध में, से मेल न खाने वाला

के विरोध में, से मेल न खाने वाला

Ex: The siblings were constantly at odds with each other, always arguing about trivial matters. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [take] advantage of {sth}
to take advantage of something
[वाक्यांश]

to use something for personal gain in an unfair or dishonest manner

Ex: In a healthy relationship, neither party should take advantage of the other's generosity. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
face value
face value
[संज्ञा]

the obvious meaning or worth of something, without looking deeper

अंकित मूल्य, स्पष्ट अर्थ

अंकित मूल्य, स्पष्ट अर्थ

Ex: He took the promise at face value without questioning it. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
flip side
flip side
[वाक्यांश]

the opposite or contrasting aspect of a situation, idea, or argument

दूसरा पहलू, उलटा पहलू

दूसरा पहलू, उलटा पहलू

Ex: On the flip side of success is often the struggle and hard work that went into achieving it. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [drag] {one's} name through the (mud|mire)
to drag one's name through the mud
[वाक्यांश]

to make unfavorable remarks about someone

बदनाम करना, नाम खराब करना

बदनाम करना, नाम खराब करना

Ex: His former partner dragged his name through the mud after the breakup. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [be] out on {one's} ear
to be out on one's ear
[वाक्यांश]

to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

धक्के देकर निकाल दिया जाना, नौकरी/जगह से निकाल दिया जाना

धक्के देकर निकाल दिया जाना, नौकरी/जगह से निकाल दिया जाना

Ex: If he shows up drunk again, he'll be out on his ear. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [go] through the motions
to go through the motions
[वाक्यांश]

to do something without real interest, feeling, or effort

बेमन से करना, बस रस्म निभाना

बेमन से करना, बस रस्म निभाना

Ex: He went through the motions at work after losing interest in the job. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [make] inroads (into|on) {sth}
to make inroads into something
[वाक्यांश]

to have a significant impact or influence on something

किसी चीज़ पर असर डालना, किसी क्षेत्र में पैठ बनाना

किसी चीज़ पर असर डालना, किसी क्षेत्र में पैठ बनाना

Ex: By the 1950s, television had made great inroads into the territory of the news magazines. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
turning point
turning point
[संज्ञा]

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

मोड़ बदलने वाला पल, निर्णायक मोड़

मोड़ बदलने वाला पल, निर्णायक मोड़

Ex: Getting that first big client was the turning point for the company. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
to [take] it for granted
to take it for granted
[वाक्यांश]

to assume without question that something is true

बिना सवाल मान लेना, सच मानकर चलना

बिना सवाल मान लेना, सच मानकर चलना

Ex: I took it for granted that the meeting was still on. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
in {one's} shoes
in one's shoes
[वाक्यांश]

in a similar or identical situation to someone else, particularly a difficult or unpleasant one

उसकी जगह होना, उसकी स्थिति में

उसकी जगह होना, उसकी स्थिति में

Ex: I wouldn't know what to do in her shoes. 
बंद करें
साइन इन
quirk of fate
quirk of fate
[वाक्यांश]

an unexpected or unusual occurrence or event that alters the course of events

किस्मत का खेल, किस्मत की करवट

किस्मत का खेल, किस्मत की करवट

Ex: By a quirk of fate, they met again in the same city ten years later. 
बंद करें
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