Idioms List - محاورے
1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
Break the ice
بات شروع کرنا/خا موشی توڑنا
to initiate a conversation or generally promote friendliness in an awkward situation; This comes from whaling days, when whalers would send smaller boats ahead of their ships to break up the ice, so they could pass through
It was awkward meeting my boyfriend's family, but his mother broke the ice by complimenting me on my outfit.
Break the news
سب سے پہلے خبر دینا
to tell the latest news to someone
Jennifer broke the news that she had gotten a job in Japan and would be moving there in September.
Breath of fresh air
تر و تا زگی کا احساس
something new and refreshing
Taking the art class is like a breath of fresh air.
Breathe down someone's neck
اُوپر تا نیچے با ر یک بینی سے دیکھنا
to watch one closely, to the point of standing atop of him/her
My boss was breathing down my neck to finish the report.
Bring down the house
جو ش و خروش سے تا لیاں بجانا
to show much enthusiasm and clap so loudly it would almost topples a rickety theatre-house
The singing of Luciano Pavarotti was so beautiful that it brought down the house.
Bring it on!
جنگ و جدال کے وا سطے للکارنا
a challenge to fight
After being provoked a number of times, the captain said, "If they're ready for a fight, then bring it on!"
Bring home the bacon
بس ز ند گی گُزارنا
to make a living
He may be lazy with housework, but at least he brings home the bacon.
Bring up to date
کسی معا ملے سے با خبر رکھنا
to update on a situation
I've been away for a week, so please bring me up to date on the progress of the project.
Bring something to light
کسی چیز کو منظرِ عام پر لا نا
to make something known, usually which had been covered up or unknown
We had no idea that there was abuse going on until the interview brought it to light.
Bronx cheer
خراج تحسین پیش کرنا
a jeer meant to deride, made in contempt
When the disgraced mayor resigned, the gallery gave him the old Bronx cheer.
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