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In the realm of English communication, idioms play a crucial role. Incorporating idioms into your speech allows you to articulate your feelings more effectively, lending a professional touch to your expression. Idioms serve as powerful tools, enabling us to convey nuanced messages with brevity. Here, I’ve provided you with a collection of English idioms along with their Hindi meanings. Integrating these idioms into your English speaking endeavors will enhance your ability to convey thoughts with eloquence.

List of Idioms

  1. A BIG FISH IN A LITTLE POND –Andho Me Kana Raja
  2. Never turn down an opportunity for wealth gains – Jab Lakshmi Tilak Karti Ho To Muh Dhone Nahi Jana Chahiye.
  3. There is no cure for doubt – Saq Ka Ilaaj To Hakim Ke Paas Bhi Nahi Tha.
  4. Two of a trade seldom agree – Ek Myaan Me Do Talwaar Nahi Rah Sakti
  5. Persusion will not persuade fools – Laato Ke Bhoot Baato Se Nahi Maante
  6. To blame others for your failures – Aap Haare Aur Bahu Ko Maare
  7. To ask for trouble – Aa Bail Mujhe Maar
  8. Early sow, early mow – Ek Haath De, Us Haanth Le
  9. Unity is strength – Ek Aur Ek Egyaarah
  10. Illiterate – Kaala Akshar Bhaish Barabar
  11. Old habits die hard – Purani aadat Muskil Se Marati Hai
  12. Dance in the dark – Andhere Me Tir Chalaana
  13. Darkness, the light of the house – Andhere Ka Ghar Ujaala
  14. Straighten your owl – Apna Ullu Sidha Karna
  15. More of the show but less in quality – Unchi Dukaan Phika Pakwaan
  16. Kill two birds with one stone / mango mango kernels prices – Ek Panth Do Kaaj
  17. Evidence doesn’t require proof. – Pratyachh Ko Pramaan Ki Jarurat Nahi
  18. Don’t make a mountain out of a mole hill – Rai Ko Pahad Mat Banao
  19. A black sheep. – Ghar Ka Bhedi Lanka Dhaaye
  20. Laying pearls before swine. – Bandar Kya Jaane Adhrakh Ka Swaad
  21. Things owned by other people look good – Door Ke Dhol Suhawane
  22. familiarity breeds contempt – Ghar Ki Murgi Daal Barabar
  23. Be satisfied which what is available – Jitni Chadar Utne Hi Pair Pasaro
  24. Hundred times more furious counter blast – Sao Sunaar Ki Ek Lohaar Ki
  25. If you have life, you have the world – Jaan Hai To Jahan Hai
  26. Wood In A Wilderness? – Jungle Me Mor Naacha Kisne Dekha
  27. After eating 900 mice, the cat move on to a pilgrimage. – 900 Chuhe Khaakar Billi Haz Ko Chali
  28. A figure among ciphers. – Andho Me Kana Raja
  29. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – Nim Hakim Khatra-E-Jaan
  30. A wolf in lamb’s clothing. – Bhed Ki Khaal Me Bhediya
  31. All is well that ends well. – Ant Bhala To Sab Bhala
  32. Grass on the other side always looks greener. – Door Ke Dhol Suhawane Lagte Hain
  33. A bad workman blames his tools. – Naach Na Jaane Aangan Tedha
  34. All that glitters is not gold. – Har Chamakne Wali Chij Sona Nahi Hoti
  35. You cannot live in Rome and fight with the Pope. – Jal Me Rahkar Magar Se Bair
  36. A friend in need is a friend in deed. – Dost Wahi Jo Kaam Aawe
  37. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers – Daan Ki Bachhiya Ke Daant Nahi Dekhe Jaate
  38. The pot is calling the kettle black. – Ulta Chor Kotwaal Ko Daate
  39. As you sow, so shall you reap. – Jaisa Bowoge Waisa Katoge
  40. More to it than meets the eye – Daal Me Kaala
  41. Between the devil and the deep sea. – Aage Kuwa Pichhe Khaai
  42. Speak/Think of the devil and the devil is here.– Naam Liya Aur Saitan Hazir
  43. To turn tail / To show a clear pair of heels. – Doom Dikhakar Bhaag Jaana
  44. When in Rome, do as Romans do. – Jaisa Desh Waisa Bhes
  45. There is no use of crying over spilt milk. – Aab Pachhtaaye Hot Kya Jab Chidiya Chug Gayi Khet
  46. A black sheep. – Ghar Ka Bhedi Lanka Dhaaye
  47. Laying pearls before swine. – Bandar Kya Jaane Adhrakh Ka Swaad
  48. Things owned by other people look good – Door Ke Dhol Suhawane
  49. familiarity breeds contempt – Ghar Ki Murgi Daal Barabar
  50. Be satisfied which what is available – Jitni Chadar Utne Hi Pair Pasaro
  51. Hundred times more furious counter blast – Sao Sunaar Ki Ek Lohaar Ki
  52. If you have life, you have the world – Jaan Hai To Jahan Hai
  53. Wood In A Wilderness? – Jungle Me Mor Naacha Kisne Dekha
  54. After eating 900 mice, the cat move on to a pilgrimage. – 900 Chuhe Khaakar Billi Haz Ko Chali
  55. Avarice is the root of all evils. – Laalach Buri Bala Hai
  56. Gather thistles & expect pickles. – Boye Ped Babul Ka To Aam Kahan Se Hoye
  57. Drowning man catches at straw.– Dubte Ko Tinka Sahara
  58. As the king, so are the subjects. – Jaisa Raja Waisi Praja
  59. A honey tongue, a heart of gall. – Muh Me Ram Bagal Me Chhuri
  60. Pure gold does not fear the flame.– Saanch Ko Aanch Kya
  61. Great cry, little wool. – Naam Bade Aur Darshan Chhote
  62. A nine days wonder. – Chaar Din Ki Chandni Phir Andheri Raat
  63. Crying in the wilderness– Bhaish Ke Aage Bin Bajana/ Murkh Ke Aage Roye Apne Nain Khoye
  64. Do good & cast in the river. – Neki Kar Dariya Me Daal
  65. Diamonds cut diamonds. – Loha Lohe Ko Katata Hai
  66. A burnt child dreads the fire / Once bitten twice shy – Dudh Ka Jala Chhach Bhi Phunk Phunk Kar Pita Hai
  67. A figure among ciphers. – Andho Me Kana Raja
  68. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – Nim Hakim Khatra-E-Jaan
  69. A wolf in lamb’s clothing. – Bhed Ki Khaal Me Bhediya
  70. All is well that ends well. – Ant Bhala To Sab Bhala
  71. Grass on the other side always looks greener. – Door Ke Dhol Suhawane Lagte Hain
  72. A bad workman blames his tools. – Naach Na Jaane Aangan Tedha
  73. All that glitters is not gold. – Har Chamakne Wali Chij Sona Nahi Hoti
  74. You cannot live in Rome and fight with the Pope. – Jal Me Rahkar Magar Se Bair
  75. A friend in need is a friend in deed. – Dost Wahi Jo Kaam Aawe
  76. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers – Daan Ki Bachhiya Ke Daant Nahi Dekhe Jaate
  77. The pot is calling the kettle black. – Ulta Chor Kotwaal Ko Daate
  78. As you sow, so shall you reap. – Jaisa Bowoge Waisa Katoge
  79. More to it than meets the eye – Daal Me Kaala
  80. Between the devil and the deep sea. – Aage Kuwa Pichhe Khaai
  81. Speak/Think of the devil and the devil is here.– Naam Liya Aur Saitan Hazir
  82. To turn tail / To show a clear pair of heels. – Doom Dikhakar Bhaag Jaana
  83. When in Rome, do as Romans do. – Jaisa Desh Waisa Bhes
  84. There is no use of crying over spilt milk. – Aab Pachhtaaye Hot Kya Jab Chidiya Chug Gayi Khet
  85. A black sheep. – Ghar Ka Bhedi Lanka Dhaaye
  86. Laying pearls before swine. – Bandar Kya Jaane Adhrakh Ka Swaad
  87. Things owned by other people look good – Door Ke Dhol Suhawane
  88. familiarity breeds contempt – Ghar Ki Murgi Daal Barabar
  89. Be satisfied which what is available – Jitni Chadar Utne Hi Pair Pasaro
  90. Hundred times more furious counter blast – Sao Sunaar Ki Ek Lohaar Ki
  91. If you have life, you have the world – Jaan Hai To Jahan Hai
  92. Wood In A Wilderness? – Jungle Me Mor Naacha Kisne Dekha
  93. After eating 900 mice, the cat moves on to a pilgrimage. – 900 Chuhe Khaakar Billi Haz Ko Chali
  94. Evidence doesn’t require proof. – Pratyachh Ko Pramaan Ki Jarurat Nahi
  95. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill – Rai Ko Pahad Mat Banao
  96. A BIG FISH IN A LITTLE POND –Andho Me Kana Raja
  97. Never turn down an opportunity for wealth gains – Jab Lakshmi Tilak Karti Ho To Muh Dhone Nahi Jana Chahiye.
  98. There is no cure for doubt – Saq Ka Ilaaj To Hakim Ke Paas Bhi Nahi Tha.
  99. Two of a trade seldom agree – Ek Myaan Me Do Talwaar Nahi Rah Sakti
  100. Persuasion will not persuade fools – Laato Ke Bhoot Baato Se Nahi Maante

I’m glad you found the idioms helpful! If you have any more requests or if there’s anything else I can assist you with, feel free to let me know. Happy learning!