Common English phrases and idioms with Hindi meanings
Idioms cannot be translated word for word. Each entry gives the natural Hindi equivalent so you can say the same thing in either language.
a piece of cake
बहुत आसान काम
Something very easy to do.
once in a blue moon
बहुत कम, कभी-कभार
Very rarely.
break the ice
बातचीत शुरू करना
To start a conversation in a friendly way.
hit the books
पढ़ाई में जुट जाना
To begin studying seriously.
under the weather
थोड़ा बीमार
Slightly ill.
burn the midnight oil
देर रात तक पढ़ना या काम करना
To work or study late into the night.
call it a day
काम समाप्त करना
To stop working for the day.
on cloud nine
बहुत खुश
Extremely happy.
keep an eye on
निगरानी रखना
To watch carefully.
in the long run
लंबे समय में
Over a long period of time.
get cold feet
आख़िरी समय पर घबरा जाना
To become nervous before an important event.
spill the beans
राज़ खोल देना
To reveal a secret.
a blessing in disguise
छिपा हुआ वरदान
Something that seems bad but turns out good.
actions speak louder than words
कथन से कर्म बड़े होते हैं
What you do matters more than what you say.
practice makes perfect
अभ्यास से ही दक्षता आती है
Regular practice brings skill.
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