idiom B2 American English origin hit the books /hɪt ðə bʊks/ · hit thuh books کتابیں پڑھنامطالعہ کرناپڑھائی میں لگ جانا Roman Urdu: kitabein parhna ENGLISH MEANING To study hard, especially for an exam. The idiom means to devote serious time and effort to studying. It is used when someone needs to prepare intensively, like[...]
idiom B1 English origin under the weather /ˈʌn.dər ðə ˈwɛð.ər/ · UN-der thuh WETH-er بیمارنازکحالت خراب Roman Urdu: tabi'at kharab ENGLISH MEANING Feeling slightly ill or unwell. The idiom describes a mild sickness or feeling out of sorts, not a serious condition. It is used in casual conversation when someone has a cold, headache, or[...]
noun B2 Greek origin enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ · ih-NIG-muh معمہپہیلیپریشانی Roman Urdu: ma'ima ENGLISH MEANING A puzzling or mysterious person, thing, or situation. An enigma is something that is difficult to understand or explain, often because it is obscure or has hidden meanings. It is used to describe a situation, object, or individual that leaves people[...]
noun B2 Dutch origin doldrums /ˈdɒl.drəmz/ · DOL-drumz اداس حالتسستیپستگی Roman Urdu: Udaas Haalat ENGLISH MEANING A state of inactivity, gloom, or depression. The word 'doldrums' describes a period when energy, enthusiasm, or progress is lacking, often feeling stuck or listless. It is commonly used for moods, economies, or projects that have stalled. The term[...]
noun B2 Middle English origin lilt /lɪlt/ · LILT (like "tilt" with an "l" at the start) سرسری لحنخوش مزاجی سے بولنانرم آواز Roman Urdu: Sarsari lehan, khush mizaji se bolna ENGLISH MEANING A cheerful, rhythmic way of speaking. Lilt refers to a pleasant, buoyant cadence in someone's voice, often making speech sound musical. It[...]
idiom B2 English origin bite the bullet /baɪt ðə ˈbʊlɪt/ · BITE thuh BUL-let پریشانی کا سامنا کرنادرد کو برداشت کرنامضبوطی سے ہمت دکھانا Roman Urdu: Mushkil kaam ko himmat se karna ENGLISH MEANING To endure a painful or difficult situation bravely. The phrase tells someone to face an unpleasant task or pain without complaining.[...]
phrase B2 English origin once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ · wuhns in uh bloo moon کبھی کبھاربہت کمنایاب Roman Urdu: kabhi kabhaar ENGLISH MEANING Something that happens very rarely. The phrase is used to describe events that occur only on an exceptionally uncommon basis. It adds a light‑hearted tone, suggesting[...]
idiom B1 English origin break the ice /breɪk ðə aɪs/ · breyk thuh ahy-s پہلے بات چیت کا آغاز کرناملاقات کی شروعات کرنارکاوٹیں دور کرنا Roman Urdu: baat cheet ka aaghaz karna ENGLISH MEANING To do or say something that eases tension in a new or awkward situation. This idiom is used when you want[...]
idiom B1 American English origin hit the sack /hɪt ðə sæk/ · hit thuh sack سونا جانابسترا لیناآرام کے لیے بستر پر جانا Roman Urdu: sone jana ENGLISH MEANING to go to bed. It is an informal way to say that you are going to sleep. You can use it after a long day or[...]
noun B2 Latin origin conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/ · kuh-NUN-drum پہیلیمعمہدِلائل Roman Urdu: paheli ENGLISH MEANING A confusing and difficult problem or question. A conundrum is a puzzling situation that seems to have no clear solution. It is often used for riddles or complex dilemmas where the answer is not obvious. The word adds a sense of[...]
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