Daily Use Vocab

Example: She was on cloud nine after winning the prize.

Example: The exam was a piece of cake.

Example: He told a joke to break the ice.
We played a song to break the ice.
हमने गाना गाकर माहौल सहज बनाया।
A compliment can break the ice in any situation.
तारीफ़ किसी भी स्थिति में बातचीत शुरू कर सकती है।
The talks were meant to break the ice between two countries.
बातचीत दो देशों के बीच रिश्ते सुधारने के लिए थी।

Example: Who spilled the beans about the surprise party?

Example: 1. I’m feeling under the weather today, so I’ll stay home.
आज मैं बीमार महसूस कर रहा हूँ, इसलिए घर पर रहूँगा।

2. She was under the weather last week and couldn’t attend school.
वह पिछले हफ्ते बीमार थी और स्कूल नहीं जा सकी।

3. He looks under the weather after the long journey.
लंबी यात्रा के बाद वह बीमार लग रहा है।

4. I couldn’t join the meeting because I was under the weather.
मैं मीटिंग में शामिल नहीं हो सका क्योंकि मैं अस्वस्थ था।

5. If you’re under the weather, you should take some rest.
अगर आप बीमार महसूस कर रहे हैं, तो आपको आराम करना चाहिए।

Example: That car costs an arm and a leg.

Example: We have done enough work, let’s call it a day.

Example: Losing that job was a blessing in disguise. → नौकरी खोना छुपा हुआ लाभ साबित हुआ।
• The delay turned out to be a blessing in disguise. → देरी छुपा हुआ लाभ साबित हुई।
• His failure was a blessing in disguise. → उसकी असफलता छुपा हुआ लाभ थी।

Example: There is no use crying over spilt milk.

Example: He bit the bullet and paid the fine.

Example: She burned the midnight oil before exams.

Example: He visits us once in a blue moon. → वह हमें बहुत कम बार मिलने आता है।
• I eat fast food once in a blue moon. → मैं फास्ट फूड बहुत कम बार खाता हूँ।
• Such opportunities come once in a blue moon. → ऐसे मौके बहुत कम बार आते हैं।

Example: Stop beating around the bush and tell the truth.

Example: You hit the nail on the head with your answer.

Example: You should save money and cut your coat according to your cloth.

Example: I have explained everything, now the ball is in your court.

Example: She came back home late.

Example: The scientists carried out an experiment.

Example: I will call you back later.

Example: Thieves broke into the house.

Example: My friends backed me up in the meeting.

Example: We used up all the water.

Example: He turned up late at the party.

Example: She tried on the new shoes.

Example: Don’t throw away useful papers.

Example: Take care of your health.

Example: The waiter took away the empty plates.

Example: Please stand up when the teacher enters.

Example: Why didn’t you show up yesterday?

Example: He settled down in Mumbai.

Example: I ran into my teacher at the market.

Example: She put on a beautiful dress.

Example: His grandfather passed away peacefully.

Example: They made up after the argument.

Example: Police are looking into the matter.

Example: Don’t leave out any details.

Example: She kept on studying despite noise.

Example: Hold on for a minute.

Example: He went through many hardships.

Example: She gave away her old clothes.