Idioms List - محاورے
1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
Knock on wood
this expression means the person wants to continue having good luck in a certain area
Knocking on wood is imagined to ward off bad luck. It may have come from the old custom of touching a crucifix for protection. I've always been in pretty good health, knock on wood.
Knock oneself out
make a big effort; go to great trouble
If you want to arrange a baby shower for Gina, knock yourself out.
[A] knock-out
a real beauty; a stunner
Lisa was a knock-out, and all the boys had a crush on her.
Know the ropes/score
to understand the ways things operate
It takes years of working behind the scenes in theater to really know the ropes.
Know-how
expertise; knowledge
Are you sure that Arthur has the know-how to operate the steamroller by himself yet?
Know-it-all
someone who thinks he is smarter than everyone else
The new guy in Accounting seems like a know-it-all he didn't even want to listen when I tried to explain how we salespeople like to have our commissions calculated.
[A] knuckle sandwich
a punch
I suggested that Regis give that bully a knuckle sandwich if he continued to shove him down and take his lunch money.
Kosher
accepted; authentic
It's not kosher to publish family secrets in a book.
Laid off
released from a job due to lack of work or hard times
It took Xavier five months to find a job after he was laid off by the city.
Land on one's feet
to solve a problem; to have no repercussions after a fall
I wouldn't worry about Mimi, as she always lands on her feet.
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