It never rains but it pours
When problems come they come in abundance
(मुसीबत कभी अकेले नहीं आती)
Sentence: First he lost his job, then his car broke down—it never rains but it pours.
It takes two to tango (3)
Both parties involved in a situation are responsible for it
(किसी गतिविधि के लिए दोनों पक्ष जिम्मेदार हैं)
Sentence: They both argued constantly, so the breakup wasn’t one-sided—it takes two to tango.
It’s a small world (3)
Used to express surprise when you meet someone you know in an unexpected place
(अचानक मुलाक़ात होने पर)
Sentence: I ran into my school friend in Delhi—it’s a small world!
It’s all Greek to me (or Latin and Greek) (8)
Something that is completely incomprehensible
(समझ से बिल्कुल परे)
Sentence: I tried reading the legal document, but it was all Greek to me.
It’s all in one’s head
Something exists only in one’s imagination; not real
(मन का वहम होना)
Sentence: Don’t worry, your fear is all in your head.
It’s not rocket science
Something that is not very difficult to do or understand
(कोई बहुत बड़ी बात नहीं; आसान काम होना)
Sentence: Fixing this issue is not rocket science; just follow the steps.
Ivory tower (3)
A place or situation where someone is protected from ordinary life and problems
(वास्तविकता से कोसों दूर)
Sentence: Critics say the professor lives in an ivory tower, disconnected from real-world issues.
Jack of all trades, master of none (2)
A person who can do many things but is not expert in any
(कई काम करने में सक्षम पर किसी में भी माहिर नहीं)
Sentence: He knows a bit of everything but isn’t specialized—he is a jack of all trades, master of none.
Jack up the rates
To increase prices or rates suddenly and significantly
(दाम बढ़ा देना)
Sentence: The company decided to jack up the rates during the festive season.
Jaundiced eye (3)
A critical or negative way of looking at something, often due to bitterness
(पक्षपाती नज़रिया; कड़वाहट भरी दृष्टि)
Sentence: He viewed the proposal with a jaundiced eye.
Jockey for position
To compete for a favourable position
(बेहतर स्थिति के लिए प्रतिस्पर्धा करना)
Sentence: Several candidates are jockeying for position ahead of the elections.
Jog someone’s memory
To remind someone of something they may have forgotten
(याद ताज़ा करना)
Sentence: Seeing the old photos helped jog my memory.
Jump at the opportunity (or chance)
To eagerly accept an opportunity when it is offered
(अवसर को तुरंत पकड़ना)
Sentence: She jumped at the opportunity to study abroad.
Jump down someone’s throat
To react to someone in a very angry and critical way
(बिना बात गुस्सा करना)
Sentence: He jumped down my throat just for asking a simple question.
Jump in with both feet
To become completely involved in something without hesitation
(बिना हिचक पूरी तरह शामिल होना)
Sentence: She jumped in with both feet and started her own business.
Jump on the bandwagon (9)
To join an activity, trend, or opinion that has become popular
(लोकप्रिय चलन का हिस्सा बनना)
Sentence: Many companies jumped on the bandwagon of online marketing.
Jump out of one’s skin
To be extremely surprised or frightened
(बहुत चौंकना)
Sentence: I nearly jumped out of my skin when the door slammed.
Jump the gun (7)
To start something before the right time; to act prematurely
(जल्दबाज़ी करना; वक़्त से पहले क़दम उठाना)
Sentence: He jumped the gun and announced the results too early.
Jump the shark
To reach a point where the quality of something begins to decline, often noticeably
(चरम के बाद गिरावट; लोकप्रियता घटना)
Sentence: Many fans felt the show jumped the shark after the main character left.
Jump through hoops (2)
To do many difficult things in order to get what you want
(जी-तोड़ कोशिश करना)
Sentence: He had to jump through hoops to get the visa approved.
Jury is out
It is not yet decided; opinions are divided
(अनिर्णीत)
Sentence: The jury is out on whether the new policy will succeed.
Kangaroo court
An unofficial court that makes unfair judgments without proper legal procedure
(अवैध या फ़र्ज़ी अदालत; न्याय का मज़ाक़)
Sentence: The decision was made by a kangaroo court with no real evidence.
Keep (or hold) at bay (4)
To prevent something or someone from coming too near or becoming a problem
(दूर रखना; रोके रखना)
Sentence: Vaccines help keep serious diseases at bay.
Keep (or put) one’s nose to the grindstone (2)
To continue to work hard, especially at something difficult or boring
(कड़ी मेहनत में जुटे रहना)
Sentence: He kept his nose to the grindstone to prepare for the exams.
Keep a civil tongue in one’s head
To speak politely, especially when angry or upset
(ज़ुबान पर लगाम रखना)
Sentence: Even during the argument, he kept a civil tongue in his head.
Keep a good table (2)
To provide good food regularly, especially when entertaining guests
(अच्छा भोजन परोसना)
Sentence: They are known to keep a good table for all their guests.
Keep a level head (2)
To stay calm and make sensible decisions in a difficult situation
(समझदारी और धैर्य दिखाना)
Sentence: A good leader must keep a level head during crises.
Keep a low profile (2)
To avoid attracting attention; to behave quietly
(ध्यान आकर्षित न करना)
Sentence: After the controversy, he decided to keep a low profile.
Keep a stiff upper lip (2)
To not show emotion or complain when facing difficulty
(भावनाओं पर क़ाबू रखना)
Sentence: She kept a stiff upper lip despite the challenges.
Keep a straight face (3)
To not laugh or smile when you want to
(गंभीर बने रहना)
Sentence: It was hard to keep a straight face during the funny speech.
Keep a weather eye open (or out)
To stay alert or watchful
(चौकन्ना रहना, सतर्क रहना)
Sentence: Keep a weather eye open for any suspicious activity.
Keep abreast of
To stay informed about the latest developments
(ताज़ा जानकारी से अवगत रहना)
Sentence: You must keep abreast of current affairs for the exam.
Keep an ear to the ground (4)
To stay alert and well-informed about what is happening around
(हर गतिविधि पर नज़र रखना)
Sentence: Journalists always keep an ear to the ground for breaking news.
Keep an eye on (6)
To watch or monitor someone or something carefully
(निगरानी करना)
Sentence: Please keep an eye on the children while I am away.
Keep an open house
To be ready to welcome visitors at any time
(सबका स्वागत करना)
Sentence: They keep an open house during festivals.
Keep at arm’s length (11)
To avoid becoming too friendly or close with someone
(दूरी बनाए रखना)
Sentence: She kept him at arm’s length after the disagreement.
Keep body and soul together (4)
To have just enough money to survive; to stay alive
(किसी तरह गुजारा करना)
Sentence: He works day and night just to keep body and soul together.
Keep count of
To remember or record the total number of something
(हिसाब रखना)
Sentence: She keeps count of all her daily expenses.
Keep in abeyance
To delay or suspend something temporarily
(टालना)
Sentence: The decision was kept in abeyance until further notice.
Keep in check
To control something and prevent it from increasing or spreading
(नियंत्रण में रखना)
Sentence: Strict rules help keep inflation in check.
Keep in touch (2)
To continue to communicate with someone, especially by phone, letter, or email
(संपर्क में रहना; मेल-जोल बनाए रखना)
Sentence: We promised to keep in touch after college.
Keep on a leash
To control something tightly
(नियंत्रण में रखना)
Sentence: The manager keeps expenses on a tight leash.
Keep one’s cards close to one’s chest
To keep one’s plans or ideas secret
(अपनी योजना गुप्त रखना)
Sentence: He keeps his cards close to his chest during negotiations.
Keep one’s chin up (4)
To stay positive and hopeful in a difficult time
(हिम्मत न हारना)
Sentence: Keep your chin up; things will get better soon.
Keep one’s head (4)
To remain calm and act sensibly in a difficult situation
(धीरज न खोना)
Sentence: She kept her head during the emergency.
Keep one’s head above water
To just manage to survive or continue, especially financially
(किसी तरह गुजारा करना)
Sentence: The small business is struggling to keep its head above water.
Keep one’s shirt on
To stay calm and not become angry or impatient
(धैर्य रखना; उत्तेजित न होना)
Sentence: Keep your shirt on; there’s no need to panic.
Keep one’s temper
To manage not to become angry despite being provoked
(ग़ुस्से पर क़ाबू पाना; आपा न खोना)
Sentence: He managed to keep his temper even when he was insulted.
Keep one’s wig on
To remain calm and not get angry or impatient
(शांत होना; ग़ुस्सा न करना)
Sentence: Keep your wig on; we’ll solve the issue soon.
Keep one’s word
To do what you promised or said you would do
(वादा निभाना; ज़ुबान का पक्का होना)
Sentence: She always keeps her word, no matter what.