Idioms List - محاورے

1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples

Under wraps

a temporary secret; hidden for a while

The name of the winner will be kept under wraps until the awards party next Friday night.

[To go] underground

to be clandestine, secretive

The nightclub went underground when it started allowing minors in.

[You can't] un-ring a bell

something which can't be undone

She regretted the words she had said because they couldn't be taken back, just like you wouldn't be able to un-ring a bell.

Until hell freezes over

forever; an eternity; a lifetime

She says he will have to wait until hell freezes over before she would ever date him again.

Unwind

relax; let go of stress

A cup of tea helps me unwind after a stressful day at work.

[On the] up and up

honest, above-board

When questioned about the financing of the project, Carlo swore that everything was on the up and up.

Up for grabs

open; available

There are still tickets up for grabs, if you want to attend.

Up in arms

very angry and annoyed

The homeowners were up in arms over the property tax increases.

Up in smoke

to evaporate; to disappear

Our plans to go camping last weekend went up in smoke when the weather report forecasted rain.

Up in the air

unsettled; not known for the moment

My move to Hong Kong is still up in the air because I don't know when the visa will be approved.

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December 06, 2025
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