11. Idioms(Day 11)

 

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Here are another 10 idioms commonly used in the competitive exams, along with their meanings and examples:

1. Last Straw: A situation where a particular event or action becomes the final, critical issue that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience.

Example: I've been dealing with late deliveries and poor customer service from this company for months, and now they've lost my package completely. That was the last straw—I'm switching to a different provider.

2. Bag and baggage: Someone or something leaving a place, often with all their belongings or possessions. 

Example: If a person is moving out of their house, they might say, "I packed up my things and left, bag and baggage," indicating that they took all their belongings with them.

3. Pick holes in one's coat: to criticize or find faults in someone or something, often in a petty or nitpicky manner.

Example: Instead of appreciating the impressive presentation, she picked holes in his coat by pointing out a few minor errors in the slides.

4. Paradise on Earth: to describe a place or situation that is perceived as being extraordinarily beautiful, peaceful, or ideal.

Example: After a long, exhausting journey, they finally reached the secluded island with its pristine beaches, lush forests, and breathtaking sunsets, making it feel like a true paradise on Earth.

5. Nine Day's Wonder: Something that arouses great interest, excitement, or curiosity but quickly loses its appeal or fascination after a short period.

Example: The latest viral internet challenge was a nine day's wonder; everyone was talking about it last week, but it's hardly mentioned anymore.

6. Much cry and little wool: a situation where there is a great deal of noise, excitement, or fuss over something, but very little substance or result

Example: The politician's speech promised significant reforms, but it turned out to be much cry and little wool, as no substantial changes were implemented after he was elected.

7. Miss the mark: to fail to achieve a goal or target, to fall short of expectations, or to not accomplish what was intended.

Example: Despite putting in a lot of effort, the marketing campaign missed the mark and failed to attract the expected number of customers.

8. Many men, many minds: Different people have different opinions, preferences, and viewpoints.

Example: When it comes to selecting a favorite color, many men, many minds, and each person has their own unique choice.

9. kiss the dust: to be defeated or humiliated, especially in a competition, conflict, or argument.

Example: After a series of poor performances, the once-dominant team kissed the dust in the championship match, losing to their underdog opponents.

10. kiss the rod: accepting or submitting to punishment or discipline willingly. 

Example: After being caught cheating in the exam, he admitted his mistake and kissed the rod by accepting the suspension from school.

Remember to understand the meanings and usage of these idioms to enhance your language skills and perform well in the competitive examination.