idiom B1 American English origin keep your chin up /kiːp jɔːr tʃɪn ʌp/ · keep yohr CHIN up حوصلہ رکھوہمت مت ہاروپریشان نہ ہو Roman Urdu: Hosla rakho ENGLISH MEANING Stay positive and confident despite difficulties. Use this idiom to encourage someone who is facing a setback or feeling down. It suggests keeping a brave[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin pristine /ˈprɪs.tiːn/ · pris-TEEN خالصصافنقّی Roman Urdu: khaalis ENGLISH MEANING Unspoiled and in its original condition. Pristine describes something that has remained untouched, clean, or pure, as if it has just emerged from nature. It is often used for environments, objects, or even data that show no signs of wear or[...]
idiom B2 American English origin cut to the chase /kʌt tuː ðə tʃeɪs/ · kut too thuh chays اصل بات پر آنامختصر طور پر بیان کرناسیدھا پوائنٹ پر پہنچنا Roman Urdu: asal baat par aana ENGLISH MEANING To get to the main point without unnecessary details. This idiom is used when you want someone to[...]
idiom B2 English origin turn a blind eye /tɜːrn ə blaɪnd aɪ/ · turn uh blayd ahy نذرانداز ہونانظرانداز کرنااندھا ہونا Roman Urdu: nazarandaaz hona ENGLISH MEANING To deliberately ignore something you know is wrong. This idiom is used when a person pretends not to notice a mistake, problem, or injustice. It suggests a conscious[...]
adjective B2 Old English origin blissful /ˈblɪs.fəl/ · BLISS-fuhl خوشگوارمسرورلطیف Roman Urdu: khushgawar ENGLISH MEANING Feeling great happiness and joy. Blissful describes a state of deep happiness, often with a sense of peace. It is used to talk about emotions, atmospheres, or moments that feel pure delight. The word conveys both inner joy and outward[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin serene /səˈriːn/ · suh-REEN پُرسکونپرامنسکون بھرا Roman Urdu: pursukoon ENGLISH MEANING Calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance. Serene describes a situation, place, or person that is tranquil and free from stress or agitation. It is often used to highlight a deep, steady calmness, such as a serene lake or a serene[...]
adjective B2 Middle English origin dauntless /ˈdɔːntləs/ · DAWNT-luhs بے خوفبے دلداریدلاسر Roman Urdu: be khauf ENGLISH MEANING Showing no fear; boldly confident. Dauntless describes a person who faces danger or difficulty without being intimidated. It is often used to praise heroic or bold actions. The word adds a sense of admiration for fearless perseverance.[...]
adjective B2 Latin origin audacious /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ · aw-DAY-shuss بہادرجرأتمنددلیر Roman Urdu: Bahadar ENGLISH MEANING Showing a willingness to take bold risks. Audacious describes actions or people that are daring and confident, often going against the norm. It carries a positive tone when admiring courage, but can be negative if it implies recklessness. Use it for[...]
noun B1 Arabic origin alcove /ˈæl.koʊv/ · AL-koov نِیالاکھاٹنِک Roman Urdu: Niyala ENGLISH MEANING A small recessed area in a wall, often used for a seat or a decorative niche. An alcove is a shallow, set‑back space built into a wall, typically found in homes, churches, or gardens. It creates a cosy corner for a[...]
noun B2 English (from dialect word “quag” + “mire”) origin quagmire /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪər/ · KWOG-my-er پچیدہ صورتحالمشکل مقامگیہون Roman Urdu: pacheeda soorat-e-haal ENGLISH MEANING A complex or hazardous situation that is hard to get out of. Quagmire originally describes a swampy, boggy area where one can get stuck. Figuratively, it refers to a political, social, or[...]