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Idioms in English with Hindi meaning

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Idioms in English with Hindi meaning – English Idioms are used a lot when we talk every day. There are many Idioms, but that doesn’t mean you should use all of them. Use only the Idioms that people use the most when talking.

This will make it easier to understand native speakers and improve your English. Before learning the most common sayings, let’s first understand what Idioms are.

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Definition of Idiom

Idioms are phrases or expressions that have a meaning different from the literal interpretation of the individual words. They often convey a cultural or contextual significance and are widely used in language to add depth or convey ideas in a more colorful way.

Idioms in English with Hindi meaning

1. Achilles’ heels

A small but fatal weakness. [कमजोर पक्ष]

Example:

Maths has always been her Achilles heel.

2. Add fuel to fire

To make a matter worse. [आग में घी डालना]

Example:

Yesterday’s bans will add fuel to the fire.

3. An arm chair job

Good income job with high comfort. [आसान और अच्छी आय वाली नौकरी]

Example:

Everyone in this world would want an arm chair job.

4. An axe to grind

Something done for selfish reasons. [छिपा हुआ उद्देश्य]

Example:

My friend, Rohan is an environmentalists and he has no political axe to grind – he just wants to save the planet.

5. An iron-will

Strong will power. [दृढ़ इच्छा शक्ति]

Example:

She has an iron will to survive and fought bravely against corona.

6. An old flame

A person, one had a romantic relationship with, in the past. [पुराना प्यार]

Example:

Then he meets an old flame who is now a wealthy doctor.

7. An old head on young shoulders

A child or young person who thinks and talks like an older and experienced person. [उम्र से ज्यादा समझदार होना]

Example:

She seems to have an old head on young shoulders and plenty of talent to boot.

8. An olive branch

Peace request/ peace treaty. [शांति निवेदन]

Example:

You should offer an olive branch and apply damage control.

9. Apple of discord

Matter of dispute. [झगड़े का कारण या वस्तु]

Example:

The border issue has long been an apple of discord among the two countries

10. Apple of one’s eye

Very lovable/ dearest one. [दुलारा / प्यारा]

Example:

I just love Soni. She’s the apple of my eye.

11. Apple-pie-order

In good condition. [बिलकुल ठीक हालत में]

Example:

Classroom was in apple pie order when I entered

12. At a loss

To be unable to decide. [निर्णय न ले पाना]

Example:

I’m at a loss to explain what happened in the party yesterday.

13. At a pinch

In a trouble. [समस्या में होना ]

Example:

I can help out at a pinch if you need a babysitter.

14. At arm’s length

Avoid becoming too friendly. [दूर रखना]

Example:

He had always kept his family at arm’s length.

15. At daggers drawn

To have bitter enmity. [कट्टर दुश्मनी होना]

Example:

I didn’t expect such a sensible couple to be at daggers drawn over such a petty matter

16. At ease

Free from pain and anxiety. [चिंता के बिना]

Example:

As she stood in front of the class, she seemed totally at ease.

17. At one’s finger’s ends

To have complete knowledge. [पूर्ण जानकारी होना]

Example:

Every solution should be at one’s finger’s end to qualify for this exam.

18. At one’s wit’s end

Puzzled / confused / perplexed. [चकित / हक्का-बक्का]

Example:

I’m at my wits’ end. I don’t know how to help him.

19. At sixes and sevens

In disorder. [अस्त-व्यस्त में]

Example:

My books are always at sixes and sevens.

20. At stake

At risk and unsecured. [दांव पर / खतरे में]

Example:

His life was at risk.

I hope you found these widely used idioms beneficial! I encourage you to familiarize yourself with these expressions and incorporate them into your everyday conversations. Happy learning!