A babe in the woods
An inexperienced and naive person
(अनुभवहीन/असहाय व्यक्ति)
Sentence: He was a babe in the woods when he first joined the corporate world.
A backseat driver (6)
A person who gives unwanted advice, especially about driving
(अनचाही सलाह देने वाला)
Sentence: Stop being a backseat driver and let me handle the car.
A bad egg (4)
A dishonest or unreliable person
(बेईमान व्यक्ति)
Sentence: Everyone knew he was a bad egg and avoided trusting him.
A bad hair day
A day when everything seems to go wrong
(बुरा दिन)
Sentence: I missed the bus, lost my keys, and spilled coffee—it’s really a bad hair day.
A bad hat
A person of bad character
(बदमाश; बुरे चरित्र वाला)
Sentence: Stay away from him; he’s known as a bad hat in the neighborhood.
A bad patch (3)
A difficult or unhappy period of time
(मुश्किल दौर)
Sentence: She went through a bad patch after losing her job.
A baker’s dozen (3)
A group of thirteen
(संख्या में 13)
Sentence: The shopkeeper gave me a baker’s dozen of cookies.
A ball of fire
A very energetic and enthusiastic person
(ऊर्जावान व्यक्ति)
Sentence: She’s a ball of fire and finishes all her tasks quickly.
A ballpark figure
A rough estimate or approximation
(मोटा-मोटी हिसाब; अनुमानित आँकड़ा)
Sentence: Can you give me a ballpark figure for the total cost?
A baptism of fire
A difficult first experience of something
(पहली ही बार में बड़ी चुनौती)
Sentence: His first day at work was a baptism of fire with so many responsibilities.
A bear garden
A noisy and chaotic scene or place
(शोरगुल वाली जगह)
Sentence: The classroom turned into a bear garden when the teacher left.
A beast of burden
An animal used for carrying heavy loads
(बोझ ढोने वाला पशु)
Sentence: The donkey is often used as a beast of burden in villages.
A bed of nails
A very difficult or unpleasant situation
(काँटों की सेज; बेहद कठिन स्थिति)
Sentence: Managing that project without support was a bed of nails.
A bed of roses (5)
A pleasant, comfortable, or easy situation
(फूलों की सेज; आसान और सुखद स्थिति)
Sentence: Life is not always a bed of roses; we must face challenges.
A bee in one’s bonnet (3)
An obsessive idea or preoccupation
(सनक सवार होना)
Sentence: He has a bee in his bonnet about starting his own business.
A beehive of activity
A place full of busy activity
(अत्यधिक व्यस्त जगह)
Sentence: The market was a beehive of activity during the festival.
A belly laugh
A loud, deep, hearty laugh
(ठहाका; खुलकर और ज़ोर से हँसना)
Sentence: The comedian made the audience burst into a belly laugh.
A bird’s-eye view (7)
A view from a high position; a general overview
(ऊपर से देखा गया विस्तृत दृश्य)
Sentence: From the hilltop, we got a bird’s-eye view of the entire city.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush (2)
It is better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better
(जो पास है वह अनिश्चित से बेहतर है)
Sentence: I decided not to leave my stable job for a risky startup because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A bite at the cherry
An attempt or opportunity to do something
(एक और मौका मिलना)
Sentence: Don’t worry if you fail; you’ll get another bite at the cherry.
A bitter pill to swallow (4)
An unpleasant fact that one must accept
(कड़वा घूँट पीना; एक अप्रिय स्थिति जिसे मजबूरी में स्वीकार करना पड़े)
Sentence: Losing the match was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.
A blessing (or boon) in disguise (23)
Something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good
(छुपा हुआ वरदान; बुरा लगने वाला पर फ़ायदेमंद)
Sentence: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise as I found a better one.
A blind alley (2)
A course of action that leads nowhere
(बंद गली; ऐसी स्थिति जहाँ आगे बढ़ने का कोई रास्ता न हो)
Sentence: Investing in that failing business turned out to be a blind alley.
A blind spot
A portion of a field that cannot be seen
(दृष्टि का वह क्षेत्र जो स्पष्ट रूप से दिखाई नहीं देता)
Sentence: Always check your blind spot before changing lanes.
A bolt from the blue (15)
A sudden and unexpected event
(आकस्मिक घटना)
Sentence: The news of his resignation came as a bolt from the blue.
A bone of contention (8)
A subject that causes disagreement
(झगड़े की जड़)
Sentence: The property dispute became a bone of contention between the brothers.
A bone to pick (4)
A matter of complaint or disagreement that one wants to discuss
(शिकायत का मुद्दा)
Sentence: I have a bone to pick with you about yesterday’s meeting.
A bosom friend
A very close and dear friend
(घनिष्ठ मित्र)
Sentence: She has been my bosom friend since childhood.
A bowl of cherries
A very pleasant or enjoyable situation
(सुखद स्थिति)
Sentence: Life isn’t always a bowl of cherries, but we must stay positive.
A breach of confidence
The breaking of trust by revealing confidential information
(विश्वासघात, गोपनीयता तोड़ना)
Sentence: Sharing that secret was a serious breach of confidence.
A breath of fresh air
A refreshing or welcome change
(नई और ताजगी भरी चीज)
Sentence: Her innovative ideas were a breath of fresh air for the company.
A broken reed
A weak or unreliable person
(अविश्वसनीय व्यक्ति)
Sentence: Don’t rely on him in tough times; he’s a broken reed.
A brown study (2)
A state of deep thought or daydreaming
(गहन विचार में डूबना)
Sentence: He sat in a brown study, unaware of what was happening around him.
A bull in a China shop (5)
A clumsy person in a situation requiring care
(नाज़ुक जगह पर लापरवाह व्यक्ति)
Sentence: He handled the delicate matter like a bull in a China shop.
A bun in the oven
Pregnant
(गर्भवती होना)
Sentence: They shared the happy news that she has a bun in the oven.
A burning question (2)
An important question that needs to be answered urgently
(ज्वलंत सवाल; अति महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दा)
Sentence: The burning question is how to solve the unemployment problem.
A cakewalk (8)
An easy task
(बच्चों का खेल; बेहद आसान काम)
Sentence: The exam was a cakewalk for well-prepared students.
A can of worms (2)
A complex situation that causes problems
(मुसीबत का पिटारा; जटिल और पेचीदा समस्या)
Sentence: Bringing up that issue will open a can of worms.
A cash cow
A business or product that provides a steady source of income
(लगातार आय देने वाला जरिया)
Sentence: This product has become a cash cow for the company.
A catnap (2)
A short sleep, especially during the day
(झपकी; हल्की और छोटी नींद)
Sentence: He took a quick catnap during lunch break.
A cat’s paw
A person used by another to do unpleasant work
(जिसे कोई अपने फायदे के लिए इस्तेमाल करे)
Sentence: He was just a cat’s paw in their political game.
A change of heart (3)
A change in one’s attitude or feelings
(हृदय परिवर्तन; विचार या भावना में बदलाव)
Sentence: He had a change of heart and decided to help her.
A charley horse (2)
A painful muscle cramp
(माँसपेशियों में ऐंठन)
Sentence: I got a charley horse after running too fast.
A chink in someone’s armour
A weakness that can be exploited
(कवच में दरार; कमजोरी)
Sentence: His impatience is a chink in his armour.
A chip off the old block (8)
A person who resembles their parent in character
(जैसा बाप वैसा बेटा; माँ-बाप जैसी संतान)
Sentence: The boy is a chip off the old block, just like his father.
A chip on one’s shoulder (6)
A persistent feeling of resentment
(दिल में मलाल रखना; पुरानी घटना पर अभी तक गुस्सा रहना)
Sentence: He has a chip on his shoulder about being underestimated.
A clarion call (2)
A strong and clear call to action
(बिगुल फूंकना; कार्यवाही के लिए स्पष्ट आह्वान)
Sentence: The leader’s speech was a clarion call for unity.
A clean slate
A situation where past mistakes are forgotten
(नई शुरुआत; पुराने रिकॉर्ड को मिटाकर शून्य से शुरू करना)
Sentence: The new year gives us a chance to start with a clean slate.
A close shave (7)
A situation where you only just avoid an accident or disaster
(बाल-बाल बचना)
Sentence: He had a close shave when the car almost hit him.
A closed book
Something or someone completely unknown or not understood at all
(रहस्यमय या अनजान)
Sentence: Physics is a closed book to me.