Idioms List - محاورے
1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
The third degree
2 meanings: 1. intense scrutiny; heavy questioning, 2. a test of final demonstration/proficiency
In the Masonry, there are 3 degrees of proficiency to be measured for becoming a Master Mason. The third and final stage is usually a rigorous test of ability. 1. His boss gave him the third degree about where he went during lunchtime. 2. The army put Jeremy through the third degree to make sure he
[Not to] think twice about
to decide right away for something; to make up one's mind immediately
Georgia didn't think twice about taking us in after the flood destroyed our home.
Thorn in one's side
a constant irritant or bother
The teenager's loud music was a thorn in his mother's side.
Through the grapevine
by way of gossip
This expression arose after the first telegraph was sent. Soon after, there were wires haphazardly strung everywhere, resembling a grapevine. Bettina heard through the grapevine that the Farrells were expecting another baby.
Through thick and thin
sticking by a person (or a job) during the good and bad times
Antoine's faithful wife stuck by him through thick and thin.
Throw caution to the wind
be daring; take risks
Jenna threw caution to the wind and jumped into the lake.
Throw in the towel
give up (usually out of frustration); quit; surrender
Sam struggled to make his business succeed, but after several tough years, he decided to throw in the towel.
Throw the book at
give the maximum penalty to; be harsh in dispensing punishment
The judge threw the book at the incorrigible thief since it was the third time he had been convicted.
Tickled pink
delighted; charmed at something
Joan was tickled pink with her new grandson.
Tie the knot
get married
In the olden days, a clergyman would tie the ends of the bride and groom's robes into a knot, to bind them together, signaling the permanence of the union. Gretchen and Charlie will tie the knot in Puerto Rico during the fall.
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