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heads will roll
[वाक्य]

used to express that people are going to be punished for something, particularly by being fired

Ex: The project is behind schedule, and heads will roll if it's not completed on time.
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heads up
[विस्मयादिबोधक]

used to alert someone to pay attention or to be cautious about something

सावधान!, ध्यान दो!

सावधान!, ध्यान दो!

Ex: Heads up , there 's a spill on the floor .**सावधान**, फर्श पर कुछ गिरा हुआ है।
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to make headway
[वाक्यांश]

to advance and make great progress in one's career or life

Ex: We 've making headway on the project for a while now , and we 're starting to see some real progress .
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to hit the nail on the head
[वाक्यांश]

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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like a hole in the head
[वाक्यांश]

used to say that something is not wanted or needed at all

Ex: I need more paperwork to fill out like a hole in the head."
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hothead
[संज्ञा]

a reckless impetuous irresponsible person

गर्म सिर, अविवेकी

गर्म सिर, अविवेकी

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off the top of one's head
[वाक्यांश]

from one's memory, without spending time to carefully consider or think

Ex: During the meeting , he provided an off the top of his head for the project 's completion time .
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over one's head
[वाक्यांश]

used to refer to something that is complicated or difficult beyond one's understanding or capability

Ex: This math lesson is going over my head.
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sorehead
[संज्ञा]

someone who is peevish or disgruntled

चिड़चिड़ा व्यक्ति, नाराज़ व्यक्ति

चिड़चिड़ा व्यक्ति, नाराज़ व्यक्ति

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swelled head
[संज्ञा]

a sense of high self-esteem or self-importance that one has

फूला हुआ सिर, घमंडी

फूला हुआ सिर, घमंडी

Ex: Winning the competition gave him a swollen head, and he began to believe he was the best in the world.प्रतियोगिता जीतने से उसे **अहंकार** हो गया, और उसे विश्वास होने लगा कि वह दुनिया में सबसे अच्छा है।
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to use one's head
[वाक्यांश]

to carefully consider the facts of a situation in order to understand something, make a decision, or solve a problem

Ex: Using your head is always better than acting impulsively .
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to eat one's heart out
[वाक्यांश]

to feel deep sadness or disappointment, especially over a lost opportunity or unfulfilled desire

Ex: Seeing her dream job being offered to someone else , ate her heart out, knowing that she had missed a golden opportunity .
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have a heart
[वाक्य]

used to ask a person to stop their unkind or indifferent behavior and offer some help or show some sympathy instead

Ex: Have some heart Lucas!
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to get to the heart of something
[वाक्यांश]

to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research, the historian aimed to get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact.
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used to show one sympathizes with and feels sorry for someone else's suffering

Ex: Her heart goes out to animals in need, so she volunteers at the local animal shelter to provide care and love to abandoned pets.
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heart-to-heart
[विशेषण]

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

दिल से दिल तक, ईमानदार

दिल से दिल तक, ईमानदार

Ex: His heart-to-heart talk with his parents really helped him understand their concerns.उसकी अपने माता-पिता के साथ **दिल से दिल की** बातचीत ने वास्तव में उसे उनकी चिंताओं को समझने में मदद की।
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heartache
[संज्ञा]

a feeling of great sorrow or sadness usually caused by the loss of a loved one

दुःख, दिल का दर्द

दुःख, दिल का दर्द

Ex: No medicine could ease the heartache of watching her child suffer .
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Achilles' heel
[वाक्यांश]

a point of weakness or vulnerability

Ex: The food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks.
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to cool one's heels
[वाक्यांश]

to be forced to wait for a person or anticipate something

Ex: By this time next week , we will still cooling our heels in the queue for the concert tickets .
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to drag one's heels
[वाक्यांश]

postpone doing what one should be doing

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to kick up one's heels
[वाक्यांश]

to experience an enjoyable time, particularly by spending time at parties

Ex: The team had worked tirelessly to meet their project deadline, so they decided to kick up their heels and have a well-deserved celebration at the local pub.
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to shoot from the hip
[वाक्यांश]

to not think carefully before saying something or reacting to a situation

Ex: The politician's controversial remarks during the interview showed his tendency to shoot from the hip, often making provocative statements without considering their impact.
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to knuckle down
[क्रिया]

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

मेहनत से काम करना शुरू करना, गंभीरता से काम पर लग जाना

मेहनत से काम करना शुरू करना, गंभीरता से काम पर लग जाना

Ex: You 're going to have to knuckle down to your studies if you want to pass your exams .अगर आप अपनी परीक्षाओं में पास होना चाहते हैं तो आपको अपनी पढ़ाई में **मेहनत से जुट जाना** होगा।
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knuckle sandwich
[संज्ञा]

used to refer to a punch that is hit in a person's mouth

मुक्के की थप्पड़, मुंह पर मुक्का

मुक्के की थप्पड़, मुंह पर मुक्का

Ex: When the heckler continued to disrupt the comedian's act, the performer quipped that he might receive a knuckle sandwich if he didn't quiet down.जब बाधा डालने वाला कॉमेडियन के एक्ट को बाधित करता रहा, तो कलाकार ने मजाक में कहा कि अगर वह चुप नहीं हुआ तो उसे **मुक्के की सैंडविच** मिल सकती है।
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to knuckle under
[क्रिया]

to submit to someone or something's authority

झुकना, आत्मसमर्पण करना

झुकना, आत्मसमर्पण करना

Ex: The bullies demanded that he knuckle under, but he refused .धौंसियों ने मांग की कि वह **झुक जाए**, लेकिन उसने मना कर दिया।
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knucklehead
[संज्ञा]

a stupid person; these words are used to express a low opinion of someone's intelligence

मूर्ख, बेवकूफ

मूर्ख, बेवकूफ

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hollow leg
[संज्ञा]

the capacity or ability to consume an excessive amount of food or drink, particularly alcoholic ones

खोखला पैर, अथाह पेट

खोखला पैर, अथाह पेट

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet, he piled his plate so high, it was clear he possesses a hollow leg.ऑल-यू-कैन-ईट बुफे में, उसने अपनी प्लेट को इतना ऊंचा ढेर लगा दिया कि यह स्पष्ट था कि उसके पास एक **खोखला पैर** है।
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to leg it
[वाक्यांश]

walk

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leg to stand on
[वाक्यांश]

a reasoning or explanation that is deemed sufficient to justify or defend someone's actions

Ex: The team 's excuses for its poor performance were lame and had leg to stand on.
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an arm and (a) leg
[वाक्यांश]

a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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to pull one's leg
[वाक्यांश]

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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shake a leg
[वाक्य]

said as a way of asking someone to begin doing something or continue doing it faster than before

Ex: Whenever we were running late, she would always tell us to shake a leg and move faster.
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to stretch one's legs
[वाक्यांश]

to go for a walk, particularly after spending a long time sitting in one spot

Ex: After the meeting, she invited her colleagues to stretch their legs by going for a short hike in the nearby park.
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to button one's lip
[वाक्यांश]

to not say anything or immediately stop talking, particularly so as not to reveal a secret or make matters worse

Ex: We would have buttoned our lips if we knew it was a confidential matter.
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stiff upper lip
[संज्ञा]

the ability to hide one's emotions and seem calm in unpleasant or difficult situations

भावनाओं को छिपाने की क्षमता, मुश्किल हालात में शांत रहने की क्षमता

भावनाओं को छिपाने की क्षमता, मुश्किल हालात में शांत रहने की क्षमता

Ex: He plans to maintain a stiff upper lip during the upcoming difficult period .वह आने वाले कठिन समय के दौरान **अपनी भावनाओं को छिपाने और शांत दिखने की क्षमता** बनाए रखने की योजना बना रहा है।
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lip
[संज्ञा]

an impudent or insolent rejoinder

होंठ, अक्खड़ जवाब

होंठ, अक्खड़ जवाब

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lip service
[संज्ञा]

an insincere offer or promise of support, assistance, etc.

दिखावटी समर्थन, खोखले वादे

दिखावटी समर्थन, खोखले वादे

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .संगठन के मिशन स्टेटमेंट में ऊंचे आदर्श शामिल थे, लेकिन यह ज्यादातर **दिखावटी समर्थन** था क्योंकि उनकी प्रथाएं उनके बताए गए मूल्यों का विरोध करती थीं।
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read my lips
[वाक्य]

used to ask a person to pay attention to one's words and believe them

Ex: The teacher declared , Read my lips, there will be no exceptions to the homework deadline . "
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chopped liver
[संज्ञा]

a very insignificant individual or thing

मामूली व्यक्ति, कोई खास नहीं

मामूली व्यक्ति, कोई खास नहीं

Ex: "He always brags about his accomplishments, but when it's my turn to share, he acts as if I'm chopped liver.वह हमेशा अपनी उपलब्धियों के बारे में डींग मारता है, लेकिन जब मेरी बारी आती है तो वह ऐसा व्यवहार करता है जैसे मैं **कोई मायने नहीं रखता**.
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blabbermouth
[संज्ञा]

someone who gossips indiscreetly

गप्पी, चुगलखोर

गप्पी, चुगलखोर

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down in the mouth
[वाक्यांश]

feeling sad or discouraged

Ex: Despite the cheerful surroundings , she down in the mouth and could n't shake her sadness .
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to mouth off
[क्रिया]

to speak loudly or complain, often in a bold or confrontational manner

ढीठाई से बोलना, जोर से शिकायत करना

ढीठाई से बोलना, जोर से शिकायत करना

Ex: She often mouths off when she disagrees with a decision .जब वह किसी निर्णय से असहमत होती है तो अक्सर **बड़बड़ाती है**.
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to run off at the mouth
[वाक्यांश]

to enjoy having lengthy and non-sensical conversations with people

Ex: runs off at the mouth too much .
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to shoot off one's mouth
[वाक्यांश]

to continuously talk about something, in a way that seems foolish or careless

Ex: The social media influencer's habit of shooting off her mouth about controversial topics caused her to lose followers and damage her reputation.
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to neck
[क्रिया]

kiss, embrace, or fondle with sexual passion

जोश से चूमना, दुलारना

जोश से चूमना, दुलारना

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neck of the woods
[वाक्यांश]

an area that is near a place in which someone resides

Ex: Our annual festival is a highlight of the year for everyone neck of the woods, bringing together residents from nearby towns and villages .
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a pain in the neck
[वाक्यांश]

a person or thing that causes one great annoyance or a lot of difficulty

Ex: Running into traffic on my way to an important meeting was a major pain in the neck; I ended up being late.
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to stick one's neck out
[वाक्यांश]

to say or do a thing that can put one in trouble or danger

Ex: When she saw a stranger in need, she didn't hesitate to stick out her neck for her and offer assistance.
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to get on one's nerves
[वाक्यांश]

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to get on one's nerves
[वाक्यांश]

to make someone really mad by constantly doing something that angers or annoys them

Ex: gets on my nerves when people are late .
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to hit a raw nerve
[वाक्यांश]

to mention or do something that causes someone to become upset or angry

Ex: Discussing her weight in public touched a sensitive nerve, making her feel self-conscious and uncomfortable.
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nervy
[विशेषण]

showing or requiring courage and contempt of danger

साहसी, निर्भीक

साहसी, निर्भीक

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(as) plain as the nose on one's face
[वाक्यांश]

really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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hard-nosed
[विशेषण]

guided by practical experience and observation rather than theory

यथार्थवादी, व्यावहारिक

यथार्थवादी, व्यावहारिक

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to keep one's nose to the grindstone
[वाक्यांश]

to continuously put a lot of effort into doing something

Ex: They would keep their noses to the grindstone if they were given the opportunity to prove themselves.
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no skin off one's nose
[वाक्यांश]

to not care about something or someone because one will not be effected

Ex: It's no skin off my nose if you don't take my advice.
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a nose for something
[वाक्यांश]

one's ability to find things of a particular type to suit one's needs

Ex: Having grown up in a family of musicians, he developed a natural nose for music and became a talented composer.
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nosy
[विशेषण]

showing too much interest in people's lives, especially when it is not one's concern

जिज्ञासु, दखलअंदाज

जिज्ञासु, दखलअंदाज

Ex: I told him to stop being nosy and respect my privacy .मैंने उससे कहा कि वह **दखलअंदाज़** बनना बंद करे और मेरी निजता का सम्मान करे।
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one's nose in the air
[वाक्यांश]

a type of unfriendly behavior that is meant to show that one is better than other people

Ex: Whenever she attends social events, her nose is in the air, making others feel inferior.
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to pay through the nose for something
[वाक्यांश]

to pay an unreasonably high price for something

Ex: You’ll pay through the nose for any service in this upscale neighborhood.
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to poke one's nose into something
[वाक्यांश]

to become involved in a situation that in no way concerns one

Ex: We were having a private conversation, but my little brother couldn't resist sticking his nose in and eavesdropping on us.
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under one's nose
[वाक्यांश]

used when something is either obvious or within one's field of vision but one does not notice it

Ex: The opportunity to invest in the company was under their noses, but they overlooked it and missed out on significant profits.
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to turn one's nose up
[वाक्यांश]

to turn something down because one believes that it is not satisfactory enough

Ex: Ryan turn his nose up at any food that contains onions , no matter how delicious it may be .
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to have someone under one's complete domination or control

Ex: The cunning politician had his constituents in the palm of his hand, using his charisma and promises to gain their unwavering support.
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to palm off
[क्रिया]

to dispose of something by giving or selling it to someone else though persuasion or deception

बेचना, थोपना

बेचना, थोपना

Ex: When the office upgraded its computers, they tried to palm the old ones off to the interns.जब कार्यालय ने अपने कंप्यूटरों को अपग्रेड किया, तो उन्होंने पुराने को इंटर्न्स को **थोपने** की कोशिश की।
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cold shoulder
[संज्ञा]

an attitude or behavior characterized by a lack of warmth, friendliness, or interest

ठंडा कंधा, उपेक्षा

ठंडा कंधा, उपेक्षा

Ex: The manager displayed a cold shoulder towards the employee who had made a mistake .प्रबंधक ने गलती करने वाले कर्मचारी के प्रति **उदासीनता** दिखाई.
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to rest
[क्रिया]

to be assigned to or depend on a particular person for responsibility or action

आराम करना, निर्भर करना

आराम करना, निर्भर करना

Ex: Ensuring quality control rests with the production team.गुणवत्ता नियंत्रण सुनिश्चित करना उत्पादन टीम पर **निर्भर** है।
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spineless
[विशेषण]

lacking courage or determination

कायर, निर्णयहीन

कायर, निर्णयहीन

Ex: The team 's spineless response led to their failure in the competition .टीम का **कायरतापूर्ण** जवाब प्रतियोगिता में उनकी विफलता का कारण बना।
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

Ex: After a holiday feast, we all felt stuffed because our eyes had been bigger than our stomachs.
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to stomach
[क्रिया]

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

सहन करना, बर्दाश्त करना

सहन करना, बर्दाश्त करना

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to jump down one's throat
[वाक्यांश]

to reply quickly and rudely to someone

Ex: It's difficult to have a conversation with him because he is always ready to jump down your throat over the slightest disagreement.
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to be all thumbs
[वाक्यांश]

to act in a very clumsy or awkward manner

Ex: Whenever he tried to fix things around the house, he was all thumbs and ended up making more of a mess.
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rule of thumb
[वाक्यांश]

a method or principle solely based on experience, which may not be completely accurate

Ex: The team will apply rule of thumb to assess the feasibility of the new business venture .
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thumbs up
[वाक्यांश]

an instance or gesture that indicates approval or satisfaction

Ex: The audience responded with thumbs up when the speaker made a compelling argument , expressing agreement and satisfaction .
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under one's thumb
[वाक्यांश]

completely under one's direct control

Ex: He has his employees under his thumb, making every decision for them.
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to tiptoe around something
[वाक्यांश]

to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

Ex: He tiptoed around the budget issue at the meeting, trying not to offend anyone with the proposed cuts.
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to toe the line
[वाक्यांश]

to unwillingly obey the rules and accept the ideas or principles of a specific group or person

Ex: The family gathering had its fair share of disagreements , but everyone agreed toe the line and avoid confrontations for the sake of harmony .
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to go toe-to-toe
[वाक्यांश]

to fight or compete with someone with great force, determination, and strength

Ex: The two political candidates stood toe-to-toe in the debates , trying to win over voters .
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to hold one's tongue
[वाक्यांश]

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

Ex: In situations like these , it 's often better hold your tongue and listen rather than speak impulsively .
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tongue
[संज्ञा]

a human written or spoken language used by a community; opposed to e.g. a computer language

भाषा, ज़बान

भाषा, ज़बान

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cat got your tongue
[वाक्य]

said to someone who is annoyingly quiet when they are expected to speak

Ex: When her friend suddenly stopped talking about the party, Sarah asked, "Hey, cat got your tongue?
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tongue-tied
[विशेषण]

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

गूंगा, घबराया हुआ

गूंगा, घबराया हुआ

Ex: He always gets tongue-tied when talking to his crush .वह हमेशा **जुबान से लड़खड़ा जाता है** जब वह अपने क्रश से बात करता है।
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by the skin of one's teeth
[वाक्यांश]

used to describe a situation in which one barely manages to do something or escape danger

Ex: The hiker had survived the wilderness by the skin of his teeth, managing to find his way back to civilization before running out of food.
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tooth and nail
[वाक्यांश]

with all the resources, determination, and strength that one has

Ex: The political candidates are tooth and nail for every vote in the upcoming election .
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long in the tooth
[वाक्यांश]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .
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to set one's teeth on edge
[वाक्यांश]

to make someone extremely annoyed or enraged

Ex: The screeching of the subway train's brakes set passengers' teeth on edge, causing discomfort and annoyance.
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sweet tooth
[संज्ञा]

a strong appetite for sweet food

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