Idioms List - محاورے
1240 Famous Idioms with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
Old stamping (or "stomping") ground
a place where one was raised or spent a large amount of time in the past; a familiar haunt; This comes from where horses or other animals gathered in early America
When I got back to my hometown, I visited the diner, my old stamping ground.
On easy street
being very lucky; having a blessed life
Now that Kristin won the lottery, she lives on easy street.
On guard
watchful of others; wary
Ken knew that the bill collectors were after him, so he was on guard every time the telephone would ring.
On the ball
to be astute about a matter; effective
I have to get on the ball and start organizing my money better.
On the fly
to be unprepared and make it up while proceeding forward; to ad-lib; be spontaneous
The actor was busy when his film came out, so he gave the reporters interviews on the fly.
On the fritz
broken; out of order
Oh no, the refrigerator is on the fritz again.
On the lam
to be on the lam is to have escaped from custody and have the authorities looking for you
Kenny went on the lam after getting out on bail.
On the other hand
conversely; however
Jenny spends too much money on clothes, but on the other hand, she does have to dress well for her job.
On the rocks
2 meanings: 1. to be in trouble, such as a relationship; 2. on ice, like a drink
1. The Daly's marriage seems to be on the rocks. 2. I'll have a vodka on the rocks.
On the wagon
abstaining from something (usually referring to alcohol)
Bill has been so much easier to be around now that he's back on the wagon.
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