Vocabulary for IELTS Speaking Test ( Phrase, Idioms, Collocation, Words) A blessing in disguise  (something good that seems bad at first) – "Losing that job was a blessing in disguise; it pushed me to pursue my dream career." (যে ঘটনা প্রথমে খারাপ মনে হয়, কিন্তু পরে ভালো কিছু আসে) A dime a dozen  (something very common) – "Smartphones are a dime a dozen these days." (যা খুব সাধারণ বা প্রচলিত) A hot potato  (a controversial issue) – "The topic of the new policy is a real hot potato right now." (একটি বিতর্কিত বিষয়) A penny for your thoughts  (to ask someone what they are thinking) – "You seem deep in thought, a penny for your thoughts?" (তুমি কী ভাবছো, আমাকে বলো) A piece of cake  (something very easy) – "The exam was a piece of cake, I finished it in 30 minutes." (খুব সহজ কিছু) Accomplish  (to achieve) – "If you work hard, you can accomplish your goals." (অর্জন করা) Ace  (to do very well) – "I think I’ll ace the interview because I’m fully prepared." (খুব ভালোভাবে করা) Adequate (sufficient) – "The city’s public transport system is adequate for daily commuters." (যথেষ্ট) Advocate  (to support) – "I strongly advocate for the use of renewable energy sources." (সমর্থন করা) All ears (listening attentively) – "When she explained her travel experiences, I was all ears." (পুরো মনোযোগ দিয়ে শোনা) Ambiguous (unclear) – "The instructions were ambiguous and caused confusion." (অস্পষ্ট) Ample  (enough or more than enough) – "The library has ample resources for research." (যথেষ্ট বা এর চেয়ে বেশি) Assertive (confident) – "It’s important to be assertive during negotiations." (আত্মবিশ্বাসী) Astonishing (amazing) – "The progress in AI technology is truly astonishing." (অবিশ্বাস্য) Back to square one  (to start again) – "If this plan doesn’t work, we’ll be back to square one." (আবার শুরু করা) Ballpark figure  (an approximate number) – "Can you give me a ballpark figure for the project cost?" (আনুমানিক পরিমাণ) Be on the same page  (to agree or have the same understanding) – "We need to be on the same page before the presentation tomorrow." (একই মত হওয়া) Bear in mind  (to remember) – "Bear in mind that the exam is tomorrow, so you should study tonight." (মনে রাখা) Beat around the bush  (to avoid the main topic) – "Don’t beat around the bush, just tell me what happened." (প্রধান বিষয় এড়িয়ে যাওয়া) Bend over backwards  (to try very hard) – "She bent over backwards to help me with my project." (খুব চেষ্টা করা) Benevolent  (kind) – "Her benevolent actions inspired others to contribute." (দয়ালু) Big deal (something important) – "Getting into university was a big deal for me." (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ বিষয়) Bite off more than you can chew  (take on too much) – "I think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew with this assignment." (যতটা পারা যায় তার বেশি দায়িত্ব নেয়া) Bite the bullet  (to do something difficult or unpleasant) – "I don’t want to go to the dentist, but I’ll have to bite the bullet." (কষ্টসহকারে কিছু করা) Bite the dust  (to die or fail) – "Unfortunately, my old car bit the dust last week." (ব্যর্থ হওয়া বা মারা যাওয়া) Blow someone away  (to impress greatly) – "The performance really blew me away last night!" (অত্যন্ত প্রভাবিত করা) Blow someone’s mind  (to amaze someone) – "The fireworks display blew my mind last night!" (অবাক করা) Blow things out of proportion  (exaggerate) – "There’s no need to blow things out of proportion; it’s a minor issue." (অতিরিক্ত বড় করে দেখানো) Boost  (to increase) – "Regular exercise can boost your overall health." (বৃদ্ধি করা) Break a leg  (to wish someone good luck) – "Break a leg in your presentation tomorrow!" (ভালো কিছুর জন্য শুভকামনা) Break down  (to stop working) – "My car broke down on the way to work this morning." (ভেঙে পড়া) Break the ice  (to start a conversation or relationship) – "I used a joke to break the ice at the party." (আলাপ শুরু করা) Break the news  (to inform someone) – "I had to break the news to my friend that the concert was cancelled." (সংবাদ দেয়া) Break up  (to end a relationship) – "They decided to break up after several years together." (সম্পর্ক ভাঙা) Breakthrough (important discovery) – "The scientists made a breakthrough in cancer research." (গুরুতপূর্ণ আবিষ্কার) Breathtaking  (very beautiful) – "The view from the mountain was absolutely breathtaking." (চমৎকার বা অভূতপূর্ব) Bright and early  (very early) – "We need to leave bright and early tomorrow for the hike." (খুব সকালে) Bring about  (to cause something to happen) – "His hard work brought about positive changes in the company." (ঘটনা ঘটানো) Bring down  (to reduce) – "The government is trying to bring down taxes." (কমানো) Bring in  (to introduce or make money) – "The new law will bring in more revenue for the country." (প্রবর্তন করা বা আয় করা) Bring to light  (to reveal) – "The investigation brought to light some important new evidence." (উন্মোচন করা) Bring up  (to mention or raise a topic) – "He brought up the issue of climate change during the meeting." (উত্থাপন করা) Brisk  (quick and energetic) – "A brisk walk in the morning is refreshing." (সতেজ বা দ্রুত) Buckle down  (focus and work hard) – "You’ll need to buckle down if you want to pass the exam." (মনোযোগী হয়ে কাজ করা) Bump into  (to meet unexpectedly) – "I bumped into an old friend at the supermarket." (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে দেখা হওয়া) Burn bridges  (to destroy relationships or opportunities) – "Don’t burn bridges, you might need to work with those people again." (সম্পর্ক নষ্ট করা) Burn the midnight oil  (to work late into the night) – "I had to burn the midnight oil to finish the project on time." (রাতে কাজ করা) By the book  (to do something strictly according to rules) – "She does everything by the book, following all the guidelines." (নিয়ম অনুযায়ী করা) Call back  (to return a phone call) – "I’ll call you back after the meeting." (ফোন কল ফিরিয়ে দেয়া) Call it a day  (to stop working for the day) – "I’m exhausted, let’s call it a day and pick up again tomorrow." (আজকের কাজ শেষ করা) Call off  (to cancel) – "They called off the event due to the bad weather." (অনুষ্ঠান বাতিল করা) Call the shots  (make decisions) – "As the team leader, you’ll call the shots during the project." (সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়া) Captivating  (very interesting) – "The museum had a captivating display of ancient artifacts." (অত্যন্ত আকর্ষণীয়) Carry on  (to continue) – "Despite the rain, we carried on with our plans." (চলিয়ে যাওয়া) Carry out  (to perform or complete) – "The scientists are carrying out an important experiment." (সম্পাদন করা) Catch someone off guard  (to surprise someone) – "The question caught me off guard during the test." (অপ্রস্তুত করা) Catch up on  (to update oneself or review) – "I need to catch up on my reading for the class." (আপডেট হওয়া বা পর্যালোচনা করা) Caught between a rock and a hard place  (to be in a difficult situation with no good options) – "I was caught between a rock and a hard place when my boss asked me to work overtime during my vacation." (কঠিন পরিস্থিতিতে পড়া) Caught in the act  (to be caught doing something wrong) – "He was caught in the act of cheating during the exam." (অপকর্ম করতে ধরা) Caught red-handed  (to be caught in the act of doing something wrong) – "He was caught red-handed stealing from the store." (মিথ্যা কাজ করতে ধরা) Cautious  (careful) – "He is cautious when making big decisions." (সতর্ক) Charismatic  (charming) – "He’s a charismatic leader who inspires loyalty." (আকর্ষণীয়) Check out  (to examine or pay for something) – "You should check out that new restaurant down the street." (যাচাই করা বা পরিশোধ করা) Cheer up  (to make someone feel better) – "You should cheer up; everything will be okay." (উল্লসিত হওয়া) Chill out  (to relax) – "I usually chill out by watching movies on weekends." (বিশ্রাম নেয়া) Clear up  (to clarify or resolve) – "Let me clear up the confusion about the schedule." (স্পষ্ট করা) Come across  (to find by chance) – "I came across an interesting article about art." (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে খুঁজে পাওয়া) Come across as  (to seem) – "She comes across as very professional and reliable." (প্রকৃতিতে মনে হওয়া) Come along  (to progress or join) – "He’s really come along with his English skills." (উন্নতি করা) Come in handy  (to be useful) – "Learning first aid might come in handy someday." (সহায়ক হওয়া) Come to a decision  (to make a decision) – "After much deliberation, we finally came to a decision about the trip." (সিদ্ধান্ত নেয়া) Come to grips with  (to understand or accept something) – "I’m slowly coming to grips with the changes at work." (বুঝতে বা মেনে নিতে) Come to light  (to be revealed) – "New details came to light during the investigation." (প্রকাশিত হওয়া) Come to terms with  (to accept) – "She came to terms with the fact that she would have to move." (মেনে নেয়া) Come up with  (to think of an idea) – "I need to come up with a new strategy for my business." (চিন্তা করা) Come up with an idea  (to create or think of something) – "She came up with a great idea for the charity event." (একটি ধারণা সৃষ্টি করা) Compelling  (persuasive) – "He gave a compelling argument during the debate." (বিশ্বাসযোগ্য) Comprehensive  (complete) – "The lecture provided a comprehensive overview of the topic." (সম্পূর্ণ) Conservation  (protection) – "Wildlife conservation is essential for maintaining biodiversity." (সংরক্ষণ) Convenient  (easy and suitable) – "Online shopping is convenient for people with busy schedules." (আরামদায়ক) Cost an arm and a leg  (very expensive) – "That designer bag costs an arm and a leg!" (খুব দামি) Cross your mind  (to think of something briefly) – "It never crossed my mind that I might fail the test." (মনে আসা) Crucial  (important) – "Education plays a crucial role in shaping the future." (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ) Cry over spilled milk  (to complain about something that can’t be fixed) – "Don’t cry over spilled milk, it’s already happened and we can’t change it." (কিছু যা আর পরিবর্তন করা সম্ভব নয় তার জন্য দুঃখিত হওয়া) Cut corners  (do something cheaply or carelessly) – "If you cut corners on safety, it could lead to problems later." (অবহেলা করা) Cut corners  (to do something badly to save time or money) – "They cut corners on the project, and it ended up being a failure." (যতটুকু ভালোভাবে সম্ভব না করা) Cut down on  (to reduce) – "You should cut down on junk food to stay healthy." (কমানো) Cut down on  (to reduce) – "You should cut down on sugar if you want to stay healthy." (কমানো) Cut out  (to stop doing something) – "You should cut out eating too much junk food." (ছোট করা বা বাদ দেয়া) Cut the mustard  (to meet expectations) – "He didn’t cut the mustard during the interview, so they didn’t hire him." (আশা পূরণ করা) Cut to the chase  (get to the point) – "We don’t have much time, so let’s cut to the chase." (মূল বিষয় বলুন) Cut to the chase  (to get to the main point) – "Let’s cut to the chase, are we going to get the contract or not?" (মূল বিষয় সরাসরি বলা) Cutting-edge  (modern and advanced) – "The lab is equipped with cutting-edge technology." (অত্যাধুনিক) Dazzling  (impressive) – "Her performance at the concert was dazzling." (অবিশ্বাস্য) Debilitating  (weakening) – "Chronic stress can have a debilitating effect on health." (দুর্বল করা) Deceptive  (misleading) – "Appearances can often be deceptive." (প্রতারণামূলক) Definitive  (final and conclusive) – "The committee has made a definitive decision on the matter." (চূড়ান্ত) Detrimental  (harmful) – "Pollution has a detrimental impact on marine life." (হানিকর) Diverse  (varied) – "The city is known for its diverse culture and cuisine." (বিভিন্ন) Do something at the drop of a hat  (to do something immediately) – "She’s always willing to help, she’ll do it at the drop of a hat." (একেবারে তৎক্ষণাৎ কিছু করা) Do up  (to fasten or decorate) – "She did up her jacket and headed out the door." (বন্ধ করা বা সজ্জিত করা) Dominant  (most powerful) – "English is the dominant language in international business." (প্রাধান্যপ্রাপ্ত) Down to earth  (practical and realistic) – "I like her because she’s very down to earth." (প্রকৃতপক্ষে এবং বাস্তববাদী) Down to earth  (practical and realistic) – "She’s so down to earth, she doesn’t care about all the fame." (অত্যন্ত বাস্তব) Down to the wire  (until the last possible moment) – "The project was down to the wire, but we managed to submit it on time." (শেষ মুহূর্ত পর্যন্ত) Drive someone up the wall  (to annoy someone) – "His constant singing drives me up the wall!" (খুব বিরক্ত করা) Drop by  (to visit briefly) – "Feel free to drop by anytime you’re in the area." (খুব অল্প সময়ের জন্য দেখা করা) Drop off  (to deliver or leave something/someone) – "I’ll drop off the package at your house tomorrow." (ছেড়ে আসা) Drop the ball  (make a mistake) – "He dropped the ball by forgetting to confirm the meeting." (ভুল করা) Dull  (boring) – "The lecture was so dull, I almost fell asleep." (বোরিং) Dumb down  (to simplify) – "They had to dumb down the instructions for beginners." (সহজ করা) Dwindle  (to decrease gradually) – "The company’s profits have dwindled over the years." (ধীরে ধীরে কমে যাওয়া) Dynamic (energetic and adaptable) – "The company is looking for dynamic employees." (শক্তিশালী এবং অভিযোজনশীল) Eager  (enthusiastic) – "She was eager to start her new job." (উত্সাহী) Easy come, easy go  (something gained easily is lost easily) – "I spent all the money I won in the lottery, easy come, easy go." (যে কোনো কিছু সহজে পাওয়া যায়, সহজে চলে যায়) Eccentric (unusual or quirky) – "He has an eccentric sense of fashion." (অদ্ভুত বা অস্বাভাবিক) Ecstatic  (very happy) – "The team was ecstatic after winning the championship." (অত্যন্ত খুশি) Edge of your seat  (very exciting) – "The movie was so good, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time." (অত্যন্ত উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ) Eerie  (strange and frightening) – "The abandoned house gave off an eerie vibe." (ভৌতিক বা অদ্ভুত) Efficient (productive) – "Using public transport is an efficient way to travel." (কার্যকর) Eloquent (fluent and persuasive) – "She is an eloquent speaker who captivates her audience." (বাগ্মী ও প্রভাবিত করার ক্ষমতা) Elusive  (difficult to find or define) – "The answer to the riddle was elusive." (অস্পষ্ট) Eminent (famous and respected) – "He is an eminent professor in his field." (প্রখ্যাত) End up (to eventually reach a place or situation) – "I ended up going to the movies instead of studying." (অবশেষে পৌঁছানো) Endeavor (effort) – "The government is making every endeavor to reduce pollution." (চেষ্টা বা প্রচেষ্টা) Endeavor  (to try hard) – "She endeavored to complete the task before the deadline." (চেষ্টা করা) Endorse  (to support publicly) – "The celebrity endorsed the new product in the ad." (সমর্থন করা) Engrossing (absorbing) – "The novel was so engrossing I couldn’t put it down." (আকর্ষণীয়) Enhance (to improve) – "These programs aim to enhance students’ skills." (উন্নতি ঘটানো) Engrossing  (very interesting) – "The novel was so engrossing, I finished it in one sitting." (আকর্ষণীয়) Enthusiastic  (excited and eager) – "She was enthusiastic about starting her new job." (উত্সাহী) Envious  (jealous) – "I felt envious of my friend's new car." (ইর্ষ্যাপূর্ণ) Envision  (to imagine) – "I envision myself traveling the world one day." (কল্পনা করা) Every now and then  (occasionally) – "I go hiking every now and then when I have free time." (মাঝে মাঝে) Exemplary (outstanding) – "He received an award for his exemplary work in the community." (উত্তম বা আদর্শ) Exemplify (to represent) – "This case exemplifies the need for stricter regulations." (উদাহরণ হিসেবে প্রদর্শন করা) Explicit (clear and detailed) – "The teacher gave explicit instructions for the assignment." (স্পষ্ট এবং বিস্তারিত) Exquisite (beautifully made) – "The artist’s work is known for its exquisite detail." (সুন্দরভাবে তৈরি) Face the music  (accept consequences) – "He broke the rules, so he’ll have to face the music." (ফলাফল মেনে নেওয়া) Fall behind (to be late or slow) – "If you don’t study regularly, you’ll fall behind in your classes." (পিছিয়ে পড়া) Feasible (possible) – "Is it feasible to switch to solar energy on a large scale?" (সম্ভব) Fed up (tired or annoyed) – "I’m fed up with waiting in long queues all the time." (থকা বা বিরক্ত হওয়া) Feel under the weather  (to feel sick) – "I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, so I might skip work." (অসুস্থ অনুভব করা) Fervent (passionate) – "She is a fervent advocate for climate action." (উৎসাহী বা আবেগপ্রবণ) Figure out (to understand or solve) – "I need to figure out how to use this new software." (সমাধান বা বোঝা) Fill in (to complete) – "Can you fill in this form for me?" (পূর্ণ করা) Fill in for (to substitute or replace) – "I’ll fill in for John while he’s on vacation." (পূর্বস্থলে কাজ করা) Fill out (to complete a form) – "Please fill out this form before the appointment." (ফর্ম পূর্ণ করা) Flourish (to thrive) – "The tourism industry flourishes during the holiday season." (বিকশিত হওয়া) Fluctuate (to change frequently) – "The prices of fuel fluctuate every month." (অস্থিরভাবে পরিবর্তিত হওয়া) Formidable (intimidating) – "Climbing Mount Everest is a formidable challenge." (ভীতিকর) Frugal (economical) – "He leads a frugal lifestyle to save money." (অর্থনৈতিক বা মিতব্যয়ী) Generous (willing to give) – "She is generous with her time and often volunteers." (দানশীল) Get a grip on  (to understand or control) – "You need to get a grip on your finances to avoid stress." (ধরা বা নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা) Get a kick out of  (enjoy something) – "I get a kick out of playing board games with friends." (মজা পাওয়া) Get across (to communicate successfully) – "I couldn’t get my point across during the meeting." (স্পষ্টভাবে বোঝানো) Get ahead (to progress) – "He’s always trying to get ahead in his career." (অগ্রসর হওয়া) Get by (to survive or manage) – "I don’t have much money, but I’m getting by." (জীবন চালানো) Get cold feet  (nervous about something) – "I almost got cold feet before the presentation, but I managed to do it." (কিছু করার আগে ভয় পাওয়া) Get down to (to start doing something) – "Let’s get down to business and finish the project." (কাজে মনোযোগ দেওয়া) Get in touch with  (to contact) – "I’ll get in touch with you to discuss the details." (যোগাযোগ করা) Get on with (to continue or proceed) – "I need to get on with my homework before the weekend." (চালিয়ে যাওয়া) Get over (to recover from) – "It took me a while to get over the flu." (সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠা) Get the ball rolling  (to start something) – "Let’s get the ball rolling and begin the project now." (শুরু করা) Get the hang of  (to understand something new) – "I’m slowly getting the hang of using this new software." (নতুন কিছু বুঝে নেওয়া) Get through (to complete something or connect via phone) – "It took me a while to get through to customer service." (সম্পূর্ণ করা বা ফোনে যোগাযোগ করা) Give a hand (to help) – "Can you give me a hand with these bags?" (সহায়তা করা) Give in (to surrender or agree) – "She finally gave in and agreed to join the team." (সম্মত হওয়া) Give it a go (to try something) – "I’m going to give it a go and try playing the piano." (চেষ্টা করা) Give it a shot  (try something) – "I’ve never painted before, but I’ll give it a shot." (চেষ্টা করা) Give rise to (to cause something) – "The new policy gave rise to a lot of debate." (কারণ হওয়া) Give someone a hand  (to help someone) – "I’ll give you a hand with your project if you need it." (সহায়তা করা) Give someone a lift  (to offer transportation) – "Can you give me a lift to the airport?" (ট্রান্সপোর্ট দেওয়া) Give someone the cold shoulder  (to ignore or be rude to someone) – "She gave him the cold shoulder after their argument." (অবহেলা করা) Give something a shot  (to try something) – "I’m going to give cooking a shot this weekend." (চেষ্টা করা) Give the benefit of the doubt  (to trust someone despite doubts) – "I’m going to give her the benefit of the doubt and assume she didn’t mean it." (বিশ্বাস করা) Give up (to quit) – "Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter how tough it gets." (ছেড়ে দেওয়া) Go ahead (to proceed) – "You can go ahead and start the project without me." (অগ্রসর হওয়া) Go over (to review) – "Let’s go over the details of the plan again." (পুনঃপর্যালোচনা করা) Go overboard (to overdo something) – "Don’t go overboard with the decorations, just keep it simple." (অতিরিক্ত করা) Go the extra mile  (to put in extra effort) – "She always goes the extra mile to make sure the customers are satisfied." (অতিরিক্ত চেষ্টা করা) Go through (to experience or examine) – "She went through a lot last year, but she’s stronger now." (অভিজ্ঞতা পাওয়া) Go through with  (to complete or follow through) – "He decided to go through with the plans for the wedding." (সম্পূর্ণ করা) Go with the flow  (accept things as they come) – "I don’t like making plans; I prefer to go with the flow." (ভাসমান থাকা) Go-to (reliable or preferred) – "This restaurant is my go-to place for a quick meal." (বিশ্বস্ত বা প্রিয়) Hold on  (to wait) – "Hold on a second, I’ll be right back." (অপেক্ষা করা) Hostile  (unfriendly) – "The weather conditions were hostile during the expedition." (শত্রুতা পূর্ণ) Imminent  (about to happen) – "A storm is imminent according to the weather report." (ঘটতে চলেছে) Impartial  (fair and unbiased) – "Judges must remain impartial in court cases." (নিরপেক্ষ) Impeccable  (perfect) – "Her English accent is impeccable." (অপূরণীয়) Imperative  (essential) – "It is imperative to address climate change immediately." (অত্যাবশ্যক) Imply  (to suggest indirectly) – "His tone seemed to imply dissatisfaction." (অপ্রত্যক্ষভাবে ইঙ্গিত করা) In hot water  (in trouble) – "He’s in hot water for not completing his assignment on time." (সমস্যায় পড়া) In the long run  (over a long period of time) – "In the long run, practicing daily will improve your skills." (দীর্ঘমেয়াদে) In the nick of time  (just in time) – "I caught the bus in the nick of time, just as the doors were closing." (ঠিক সময়) Inclusive  (all-encompassing) – "The event was inclusive and welcomed people of all backgrounds." (সর্বাত্মক) Ingenious  (clever and inventive) – "He came up with an ingenious solution to the problem." (প্রতিভাবান) Innovative  (creative) – "The company is known for its innovative products." (সৃষ্টিশীল) Intriguing  (fascinating) – "The documentary on space exploration was intriguing." (আকর্ষণীয়) It takes two to tango  (both people are responsible) – "It takes two to tango, both of you were involved in the argument." (দ্বিধা বিভক্তি হওয়া) It’s not rocket science  (it’s not difficult to understand) – "Don’t worry, it’s not rocket science; you can learn it quickly." (এটা কঠিন কিছু নয়) Jump on the bandwagon  (to join others in doing something popular) – "Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of eco-friendly products now." (জনপ্রিয় কিছুতে যোগ দেওয়া) Jump the gun  (do something too soon) – "I jumped the gun by sending the email before the final approval." (অতিরিক্ত তাড়াহুড়ো করা) Keep a straight face  (to remain serious or not laugh) – "It was hard to keep a straight face during the funny movie scene." (গম্ভীর থাকা) Keep an eye on  (to monitor) – "I’ll keep an eye on the kids while you’re at work." (মonitor করা) Keep in touch  (to remain connected) – "I try to keep in touch with my friends from school." (যোগাযোগ রাখা) Keep up  (to maintain or continue) – "You need to keep up with your homework if you want to do well." (অনুসরণ করা) Keep up with  (to stay informed or continue at the same pace) – "She tries to keep up with all the latest news." (সামঞ্জস্য রাখা) Keep your chin up  (stay positive) – "Even after failing, he kept his chin up and tried again." (আত্মবিশ্বাস রাখা) Keep your eye on the ball  (to stay focused) – "You need to keep your eye on the ball during the presentation." (মনোযোগী থাকা) Keep your fingers crossed  (to hope for a positive outcome) – "I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I get the job." (ভাল ফলাফলের জন্য প্রার্থনা করা) Knock it out of the park  (do something exceptionally well) – "She knocked it out of the park with her presentation." (অসাধারণভাবে কাজ করা) Last straw  (the final problem that causes someone to give up) – "That missed deadline was the last straw for the manager." (শেষ সমস্যা যা কেউ ছেড়ে দেয়) Lay the groundwork  (to prepare for something) – "The team laid the groundwork for a successful launch." (প্রস্তাবনা প্রস্তুত করা) Learn the ropes  (understand the basics) – "It took a while, but I’ve learned the ropes of my new job." (বেসিক শিখা) Let bygones be bygones  (to forgive and forget) – "We had our differences, but let’s let bygones be bygones." (পূর্বের বিষয় ভুলে যাওয়া) Let down  (to disappoint) – "I really hope I don’t let you down during the presentation." (নিরাশ করা) Let in  (to allow entry) – "The security guard let us in after checking our IDs." (প্রবেশাধিকার দেওয়া) Let off  (to excuse or release) – "They let him off with a warning." (মুক্তি দেয়া) Let sleeping dogs lie  (to avoid restarting a problem) – "Let’s not talk about the past, it’s better to let sleeping dogs lie." (অতীত বিষয় নিয়ে আলোচনা না করা) Let someone down  (to disappoint someone) – "I hate letting my parents down, so I try to do my best." (কাউকে নিরাশ করা) Let someone off the hook  (to forgive someone) – "I let him off the hook because it was an honest mistake." (কাউকে মাফ করা) Let the cat out of the bag  (reveal a secret) – "She accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party." (গোপন কথা প্রকাশ করা) Live and learn  (to gain experience from mistakes) – "I made some mistakes, but I live and learn from them." (ভুল থেকে শিক্ষা নেয়া) Live up to  (to meet expectations) – "The movie didn’t quite live up to the hype." (আশা পূর্ণ করা) Look after  (to care for) – "I need to look after my younger brother while my parents are away." (খেয়াল রাখা) Look forward to  (to be excited about something) – "I’m really looking forward to our trip to the beach." (উত্তেজিত হয়ে অপেক্ষা করা) Look forward to  (to eagerly await something) – "I look forward to visiting Japan next year." (অপেক্ষা করা) Look into  (to investigate) – "I’ll look into the issue and get back to you soon." (তদন্ত করা) Look out  (to be careful or to watch for) – "Look out for the car when crossing the street." (সাবধান হওয়া) Looming  (approaching) – "The deadline for the project is looming." (আসন্ন) Lose your temper  (get angry) – "I try not to lose my temper, but sometimes it’s hard." (রাগ করা) Lucrative  (profitable) – "He has a lucrative career in the tech industry." (লাভজনক) Make a comeback  (to return after a break or setback) – "The singer made a successful comeback after several years." (ফিরে আসা) Make a difference  (to have a significant impact) – "Volunteering can really make a difference in the community." (গুরুত্বপূর্ণ প্রভাব তৈরি করা) Make a fuss  (to complain or create a scene) – "Don’t make a fuss, it’s just a minor mistake." (অতিরিক্ত হইচই করা) Make a mountain out of a molehill  (to exaggerate a small problem) – "Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill, it’s just a minor mistake." (ছোট বিষয়কে বড় করা) Make a splash  (get attention) – "The new singer made a splash with her debut performance." (অ্যাটেনশন পাওয়া) Make an effort  (to try hard) – "She made a real effort to improve her skills in English." (চেষ্টা করা) Make an impression  (to have an effect on others) – "Her speech made a strong impression on the audience." (প্রভাব ফেলা) Make ends meet  (manage finances) – "It’s hard to make ends meet with rising living costs." (অর্থনৈতিক সমস্যা মেটানো) Make out  (to understand or kiss) – "I couldn’t make out what he was saying because of the noise." (বুঝতে পারা) Make the most of  (to use as much as possible) – "Let’s make the most of our time at the beach." (সর্বোচ্চ সুবিধা নেয়ার চেষ্টা করা) Make your mark  (to be successful) – "She made her mark in the fashion industry." (বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে একটি পরিচিতি অর্জন করা) Mind your own business  (not interfere in others’ affairs) – "Stop asking personal questions, just mind your own business." (নিজের কাজের মধ্যে থাকা) No-brainer  – (an easy decision) – "Choosing to save money for my future is a no-brainer." (সহজ সিদ্ধান্ত) Off the cuff  – (without preparation)  – "She gave an off-the-cuff speech that impressed everyone." (প্রস্তুতি ছাড়া) On the ball  – (to be quick to understand or react)  – "She’s always on the ball during meetings, asking great questions." (চটপটে) On the same page  – (to agree or understand each other)  – "We need to make sure everyone is on the same page before starting the project." (একমত হওয়া) On thin ice  – (in a risky or dangerous situation)  – "He’s on thin ice with his boss after missing that meeting." (ঝুঁকিপূর্ণ অবস্থায়) On thin ice  – (in a risky situation)  – "He’s on thin ice after being late to work several times." (ঝুঁকিতে থাকা) Optimistic  – (hopeful) – "I’m optimistic about finding a solution to this issue." (আশাবাদী) Opulent  – (luxurious) – "The hotel offers an opulent experience for its guests." (অতিউচ্চ মানের) Out of the blue  – (something unexpected)  – "She called me out of the blue after years of not speaking." (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে) Out of the blue  – (unexpectedly)  – "Out of the blue, he decided to move abroad." (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে) Out of the frying pan and into the fire  – (to go from a bad situation to a worse one)  – "I thought the new job would be easier, but it’s out of the frying pan and into the fire." (বাজে অবস্থার থেকে আরও বাজে অবস্থায় যাওয়া) Out of your league  – (beyond your abilities)  – "That job is challenging, but it’s not out of your league." (আপনার ক্ষমতার বাইরে) Over the moon  – (very happy)  – "I was over the moon when I got accepted into university." (খুব খুশি) Over your head  – (too difficult)  – "This topic is a bit over my head; I’ll need to study more." (কঠিন হয়ে যাওয়া) Overwhelming  – (very strong) – "The response to the charity event was overwhelming." (অতি প্রবল) Pass by  – (to go past) – "I saw your house when I passed by earlier today." (বেড়ানো) Pass out  – (to lose consciousness)  – "He passed out from the heat during the concert." (অবচেতন হয়ে পড়া) Pay attention to  – (to focus on)  – "It’s important to pay attention to your health and wellbeing." (মনোযোগ দেওয়া) Perceive  – (to understand) – "He is perceived as a leader by his peers." (বুঝা) Perceptive  – (observant) – "He is a perceptive leader who understands his team’s needs." (সজাগ) Pick out  – (to choose or identify)  – "Can you pick out the best photo from this album?" (বাছাই করা) Pick someone’s brain  – (to ask for advice)  – "I’m going to pick his brain about how to improve my writing." (পরামর্শ নেওয়া) Pick up  – (to learn or improve) – "I’ve been trying to pick up a few new words in Spanish." (শিখা) Pick up on  – (to notice something)  – "She quickly picked up on the fact that something was wrong." (ধারণ করা) Piece of cake  – (very easy)  – "For me, cooking is a piece of cake." (অতি সহজ) Pioneering  – (original and innovative)  – "She is known for her pioneering research in genetics." (পথিকৃৎ) Play a role  – (to be involved in something)  – "Teachers play a vital role in shaping students’ futures." (ভূমিকা পালন করা) Play it by ear  – (improvise)  – "I’m not sure what time we’ll arrive; let’s play it by ear." (অদ্বিতীয়ভাবে চলা) Plentiful  – (abundant) – "The region has plentiful natural resources." (অবস্থানীয়) Pragmatic  – (practical) – "She took a pragmatic approach to solving the issue." (প্রায়োগিক) Pristine  – (pure and untouched) – "The island boasts pristine beaches." (অবিকৃত) Prosperous  – (wealthy) – "They live in a prosperous neighborhood." (সমৃদ্ধ) Pull off  – (to succeed or manage)  – "She pulled off the project even with limited time." (সফল হওয়া) Pull someone's leg  – (to joke or tease)  – "Don’t worry, I’m just pulling your leg, you’re not actually in trouble." (মজার মজার কথা বলা) Pull strings  – (use influence)  – "He pulled some strings to get tickets to the sold-out concert." (অভ্যন্তরীণ সম্পর্ক ব্যবহার করা) Pull the wool over someone’s eyes  – (to deceive someone) – "Don’t try to pull the wool over my eyes, I know what you did." (ধোঁকা দেওয়া) Pull up  – (to stop or bring to a halt)  – "He pulled up at the traffic light." (থামানো) Push the envelope  – (go beyond limits)  – "He always tries to push the envelope in his field." (সীমা ছাড়ানো) Put all your eggs in one basket  – (to rely on one plan or option)  – "Don’t put all your eggs in one basket by relying on just one job offer." (একটি পরিকল্পনার উপর নির্ভর করা) Put off  – (to delay) – "They had to put off the meeting until next week." (পরিবর্তন করা) Put out  – (to extinguish) – "They put out the fire quickly with the fire hose." (নেভানো) Put someone at ease  – (to make someone feel comfortable)  – "His kind words really put me at ease during the interview." (শান্তি পাওয়া) Put someone’s mind at ease  – (to reassure someone)  – "Her kind words really put my mind at ease." (মনকে শান্ত করা) Put something into practice  – (to implement)  – "It’s easy to have ideas, but it’s important to put them into practice." (প্রয়োগ করা) Put something on hold  – (to delay something)  – "I had to put my plans on hold because of work commitments." (অস্থায়ীভাবে স্থগিত করা) Put together  – (to assemble)  – "She put together a fantastic team for the project." (একত্রিত করা) Put up with  – (to tolerate)  – "I can’t put up with the noise in the city anymore." (সহ্য করা) Put your money where your mouth is  – (to take action based on what you say)  – "If you really believe in it, put your money where your mouth is." (কথার চেয়ে কাজ দেখান) Rain on someone's parade  – (to spoil someone’s plans)  – "I didn’t mean to rain on your parade, but we might need to delay the event." (অভিযান নষ্ট করা) Raining cats and dogs  – (raining heavily)  – "It’s raining cats and dogs; let’s wait until it stops." (মুষলধারে বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে) Read between the lines  – (to understand the hidden meaning)  – "If you read between the lines, you’ll see he’s actually unhappy with the decision." (আন্তরিক মানে বোঝা) Read between the lines  – (understand the hidden meaning)  – "You need to read between the lines to get his point." (গোপন অর্থ বুঝতে পারা) Read someone like a book  – (to understand someone’s thoughts easily)  – "She can read him like a book, she knows exactly how he’s feeling." (সোজা বুঝতে পারা) Read the room  – (to understand the mood of the situation)  – "Before making your joke, try to read the room first." (অবস্থার মনোভাব বুঝতে পারা) Refute  – (to prove wrong) – "He managed to refute the argument with solid evidence." (অস্বীকার করা) Rein in  – (to control) – "The manager had to rein in the team’s enthusiasm to stay focused." (নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা) Reluctant  – (unwilling) – "She was reluctant to speak in front of the large crowd." (অমনা) Rest on your laurels  – (to stop trying after achieving success)  – "He shouldn’t rest on his laurels; there’s more work to be done." (সাফল্য লাভের পর বসে থাকা) Return the favor  – (to do something for someone as a way of repaying a kindness) – "I’ll return the favor and help you next time." (অতিথেয়তার প্রতিদান দেওয়া) Revamp  – (to improve or update) – "They plan to revamp the store’s interior to attract more customers." (নতুন করে সাজানো) Revisit  – (to look at or consider again)  – "We may need to revisit the proposal after receiving feedback." (পুনঃমূল্যায়ন করা) Ring a bell  – (to sound familiar)  – "That name rings a bell, but I can’t remember where I’ve heard it before." (পরিচিত শোনানো) Rise and shine  – (wake up and get started)  – "It’s time to rise and shine, we have a full day ahead of us." (উঠে পড়া এবং প্রস্তুত হওয়া) Roll with the punches  – (to adapt to challenges)  – "In business, it’s important to roll with the punches and keep moving forward." (চ্যালেঞ্জের সঙ্গে মানিয়ে নেওয়া) Run into  – (to meet unexpectedly)  – "I ran into an old friend at the grocery store yesterday." (অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবে দেখা হওয়া) Run out of steam  – (to lose energy or enthusiasm)  – "She ran out of steam halfway through the project and needed a break." (শক্তি হারানো) Save face  – (to avoid humiliation or embarrassment)  – "He tried to save face after making a mistake during the presentation." (মুখ রক্ষা করা) See eye to eye  – (to agree completely)  – "They don’t always see eye to eye on every issue, but they make it work." (একমত হওয়া) See the writing on the wall  – (to recognize signs of future trouble)  – "I saw the writing on the wall when the company started laying off staff." (ভবিষ্যতের বিপদ দেখতে পাওয়া) Set in stone  – (fixed or unchangeable)  – "The plans aren’t set in stone yet; we can still make changes." (অপরিবর্তনীয়) Set the stage  – (to prepare for something to happen)  – "The decorations really set the stage for the wedding ceremony." (প্রস্তুত করা) Show one's true colors  – (to reveal one's true nature)  – "He showed his true colors during the argument and made everyone uncomfortable." (নিজের আসল চরিত্র প্রকাশ করা) Show up  – (to appear or arrive) – "She always shows up on time for meetings." (এগিয়ে আসা) Show your true colors  – (to reveal your real intentions or nature)  – "His actions showed his true colors as a leader." (আপনার আসল উদ্দেশ্য বা প্রকৃতি প্রকাশ করা) Shut down  – (to stop functioning or operating)  – "The company decided to shut down the branch due to financial difficulties." (বন্ধ হয়ে যাওয়া) Side by side  – (next to each other)  – "They worked side by side to complete the project successfully." (একসাথে, পাশাপাশি) Sit on the fence  – (to not take sides in a dispute)  – "I can’t sit on the fence anymore, I need to choose a side." (বিরোধে কোনো পক্ষ না নেওয়া) Sit on the fence  – (to remain neutral)  – "He’s sitting on the fence and refuses to take sides in the debate." (নিরপেক্ষ থাকা) Sit tight  – (to wait patiently)  – "We were asked to sit tight while they prepared the necessary documents." (ধৈর্য সহকারে অপেক্ষা করা) Sit tight  – (wait patiently)  – "Just sit tight, and the doctor will call you soon." (ধৈর্য সহকারে অপেক্ষা করা) Sleep on it  – (think about it)  – "I’m not sure about this decision; I’ll sleep on it." (ভেবে দেখুন, সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়ার আগে কিছু সময় নেওয়া) Sleep on it  – (to think about something before making a decision)  – "I’ll sleep on it and let you know my decision tomorrow." (ভালভাবে চিন্তা করা) Small talk  – (light conversation)  – "We had some small talk before the meeting started." (হালকা আলাপ-আলোচনা) Smell a rat  – (to suspect something is wrong)  – "I smell a rat; something doesn’t seem right about this deal." (কিছু ভুল আছে মনে হওয়া) Sophisticated  – (refined) – "She has a sophisticated taste in art and music." (প্রতিষ্ঠিত, উন্নত স্বাদ) Sort out  – (to resolve or organize)  – "We need to sort out the details before we move forward." (সমস্যা সমাধান বা সংগঠিত করা) Speak your mind  – (say what you think)  – "Don’t be afraid to speak your mind in the discussion." (আপনার মনোভাব বা মতামত প্রকাশ করা) Spill the beans  – (to reveal a secret)  – "He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise party." (গোপন তথ্য প্রকাশ করা) Spill the beans  – (to reveal a secret)  – "He accidentally spilled the beans about the surprise dinner." (গোপন তথ্য ফাঁস করা) Spinning your wheels  – (to waste time doing something unproductive)  – "I’ve been spinning my wheels all day and haven’t gotten anything done." (অকারণে সময় কাটানো) Stand one's ground  – (to remain firm in one’s position)  – "Despite the pressure, she stood her ground and didn’t back down." (দৃঢ় থাকা) Start from scratch  – (to begin something again from the very beginning)  – "After the project was cancelled, we had to start from scratch." (শুরু থেকে শুরু করা) State of the art  – (the most advanced or modern)  – "The new smartphone has state-of-the-art features." (সবচেয়ে আধুনিক) Stay on top of  – (to remain informed or in control)  – "You need to stay on top of your assignments to avoid falling behind." (অগ্রগতি বা নিয়ন্ত্রণে থাকা) Steal someone's thunder  – (to take attention away from someone)  – "She stole my thunder by announcing her engagement at my party." (অন্যের প্রশংসা বা মনোযোগ চুরি করা) Steal the show  – (to attract the most attention or praise)  – "Her performance in the play stole the show." (প্রধান মনোযোগ আকর্ষণ করা) Step in  – (to intervene) – "The teacher had to step in and stop the argument." (হস্তক্ষেপ করা) Step up  – (to increase effort or responsibility)  – "It’s time to step up and take responsibility for the team." (অধিকার গ্রহণ করা, দায়িত্ব বাড়ানো) Step up your game  – (improve performance)  – "If you want that promotion, you’ll need to step up your game." (আপনার কাজের মান উন্নত করা) Stick to one's guns  – (to refuse to change one’s position)  – "He stuck to his guns even though everyone disagreed with him." (নিজের মতামত ঠিক রাখা) Stick with  – (to continue doing something)  – "You should stick with your fitness routine if you want results." (কোনো কাজ চালিয়ে যাওয়া) Stir the pot  – (to create trouble or provoke a reaction)  – "Stop stirring the pot; this conversation is already tense enough." (ঝামেলা সৃষ্টি করা) Straight from the horse's mouth  – (from the original or direct source)  – "I heard it straight from the horse's mouth that the event has been cancelled." (সরাসরি উৎস থেকে শোনা) Subtle  – (not obvious) – "There’s a subtle difference between the two plans." (সূক্ষ্ম, যা সহজে ধরা পড়ে না) Surpass  – (to exceed) – "Their sales have surpassed expectations this year." (অতিক্রম করা, ছাড়িয়ে যাওয়া) Sustainable  – (eco-friendly) – "Sustainable farming practices benefit the environment." (টেকসই, পরিবেশবান্ধব) Tackle  – (to deal with) – "The government needs to tackle the housing crisis." (সমস্যা সমাধান করা) Take a break  – (to rest)  – "After studying for hours, I decided to take a break." (বিশ্রাম নেওয়া) Take a leap of faith  – (to trust without full evidence)  – "Moving to a new country is a leap of faith, but it’s worth it." (অপ্রমাণিতভাবে বিশ্বাস করা) Take a rain check  – (postpone)  – "I can’t meet today, but I’ll take a rain check on dinner." (অন্য সময়ে করা বা সময় পরিবর্তন করা) Take a rain check  – (to postpone or delay something)  – "I’ll take a rain check on the dinner, I’m feeling too tired tonight." (পরে করার জন্য স্থগিত করা) Take a stab at  – (to attempt something)  – "I’ll take a stab at solving this problem and see if I can help." (চেষ্টা করা) Take a stand  – (to make a firm decision or position)  – "It’s important to take a stand on social issues." (দৃঢ় অবস্থান গ্রহণ করা) Take a toll on  – (to have a negative effect)  – "The long hours at work are starting to take a toll on my health." (প্রতিকূল প্রভাব ফেলা) Take action  – (to do something)  – "If we want change, we need to take action now." (কিছু করা, পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া) Take advantage of  – (to use for benefit)  – "It’s important to take advantage of the opportunities given to you." (সুযোগ গ্রহণ করা) Take after  – (to resemble)  – "She really takes after her mother with that smile." (কারো সাথে মিল থাকা) Take charge of  – (to be in control of something)  – "She took charge of the project and led the team effectively." (নিয়ন্ত্রণ নেওয়া) Take in  – (to absorb or understand)  – "It was so much information, but I managed to take it all in." (বুঝে নেওয়া) Take into account  – (to consider)  – "We need to take into account the weather before making plans." (বিবেচনায় নেওয়া) Take it easy  – (to relax)  – "After the long meeting, I’m going to take it easy for the rest of the day." (আরাম করা, শিথিল হওয়া) Take it for granted  – (to assume something is true without question)  – "We often take clean water for granted." (যথাযথভাবে মূল্যায়ন না করা) Take it with a grain of salt  – (to not completely believe something)  – "I take everything he says with a grain of salt; he tends to exaggerate." (বিশ্বাস না করা, সন্দেহ করা) Take it with a grain of salt  – (to not fully believe something)  – "He tends to exaggerate, so take what he says with a grain of salt." (অবিশ্বাস সহকারে গ্রহণ করা) Take off  – (to remove or become successful)  – "The plane will take off in 10 minutes." (উড়ে যাওয়া, সফল হওয়া) Take out  – (to remove or invite someone on a date)  – "I took out the trash this morning." (বাইরে নিয়ে যাওয়া, ময়লা ফেলা) Take over  – (to assume control)  – "She took over the team after the previous manager left." (নিয়ন্ত্রণ গ্রহণ করা) Take part in  – (to participate)  – "I love to take part in local festivals and events." (অংশগ্রহণ করা) Take responsibility for  – (to accept duty)  – "She took responsibility for the team’s mistakes." (দায়িত্ব গ্রহণ করা) Take something with a pinch of salt  – (to not take something seriously)  – "Take his advice with a pinch of salt, he’s known for exaggerating." (বিশ্বাস না করা, সন্দেহ করা) Take the bull by the horns  – (to deal with a difficult situation directly)  – "She decided to take the bull by the horns and address the issue head-on." (সমস্যার মোকাবিলা করা) Take the lead  – (to take control or initiative)  – "She took the lead in organizing the event." (নেতৃত্ব গ্রহণ করা) Take the plunge  (to take a risk or make a big decision) – "She finally took the plunge and moved to another country for her career." Take things easy  – (to relax)  – "After the stressful week, I decided to take things easy over the weekend." (আরাম করা, বিশ্রাম নেওয়া) Take time off  – (to rest or break from work)  – "I’m planning to take some time off during the holidays." (বিশ্রাম নেওয়া, ছুটি নেওয়া) Take up  – (to start a new activity)  – "I’ve decided to take up painting as a hobby." (কোনো নতুন কাজ শুরু করা) Talk the talk  – (to speak confidently or convincingly)  – "He can talk the talk, but let’s see if he can walk the walk." (বিশ্বাসযোগ্যভাবে কথা বলা) Tedious  – (boring and time-consuming)  – "Filling out the paperwork was a tedious task." (যা বিরক্তিকর এবং সময়সাপেক্ষ) The ball is in your court  – (it’s your decision)  – "I’ve given you all the details; now the ball is in your court." (এখন সিদ্ধান্ত আপনার হাতে) The elephant in the room  – (an obvious problem that everyone is ignoring)  – "We need to address the elephant in the room, which is the budget." (একটি স্পষ্ট সমস্যা যা সবাই এড়িয়ে যাচ্ছে) The tip of the iceberg  – (a small part of a much bigger problem)  – "The delays were just the tip of the iceberg; there are bigger issues behind it." (একটি বৃহত্তর সমস্যার ছোট অংশ) The writing on the wall  – (a sign of something bad to come)  – "The writing was on the wall, and we knew the company would be closing soon." (খারাপ কিছু আসছে এমন একটি সংকেত) Think through  – (to consider carefully)  – "You need to think through your options before making a decision." (সাবধানে চিন্তা করা) Thriving  – (successful) – "The local market is thriving thanks to tourism." (সাফল্যমণ্ডিত, সমৃদ্ধ) Throw away  – (to discard)  – "Don’t throw away that old furniture; we can still use it." (ফেলে দেওয়া, নিঃশেষিত করা) Throw caution to the wind  – (to take a risk)  – "He threw caution to the wind and quit his job to start his own business." (ঝুঁকি নেওয়া, সতর্কতা উপেক্ষা করা) Throw in the towel  – (give up)  – "Even after many failures, he refuses to throw in the towel." (হাল ছেড়ে দেওয়া) Throw in the towel  – (to give up or admit defeat)  – "After hours of trying, he finally threw in the towel and called for help." (হার মেনে নেওয়া) Throw in the towel  – (to quit)  – "I wanted to finish the project, but I had to throw in the towel when I got too tired." (ছেড়ে দেওয়া, কাজ শেষ করা) Throw under the bus  – (to betray or sacrifice someone)  – "I can’t believe she threw me under the bus like that." (ধোঁকা দেওয়া) Tie the knot  – (to get married)  – "They’re planning to tie the knot next summer." (বিবাহ করা) Time flies  – (time goes quickly)  – "Time flies when you’re having fun with friends." (সময় দ্রুত চলে যায়) Timely  – (on time) – "The arrival of the rain was timely for the crops." (সময়ে, সময়মতো) Tip of the iceberg  – (a small part of a much larger issue)  – "What we know is just the tip of the iceberg, there’s much more to discover." (ক্ষুদ্র অংশ) Touch base  – (to make contact or check in)  – "Let’s touch base later this week to discuss the details." (যোগাযোগ করা) Tough cookie  – (a strong or resilient person)  – "She’s a tough cookie, nothing can get her down." (দৃঢ় মনোবল বিশিষ্ট) Transform  – (to change completely) – "Technology has transformed the way we communicate." (সম্পূর্ণভাবে পরিবর্তিত করা) Transparent  – (open and honest) – "The process was transparent and fair to all participants." (স্বচ্ছ, খোলামেলা) Turn a blind eye  – (to ignore something intentionally)  – "He turned a blind eye to the issue because he didn’t want to get involved." (দৃষ্টিপাত না করা) Turn a blind eye  – (to ignore something wrong)  – "The teacher turned a blind eye to the students cheating during the exam." (অন্যায়কে উপেক্ষা করা) Turn around  – (to improve or change direction)  – "The company turned around after a successful marketing campaign." (পরিস্থিতি উন্নত করা) Turn down  – (to reject)  – "I had to turn down the job offer because of the location." (প্রস্তাব প্রত্যাখ্যান করা) Turn in  – (to submit) – "Please turn in your assignment by the end of the week." (জমা দেওয়া, দাখিল করা) Turn into  – (to transform or change)  – "The park turned into a beautiful winter wonderland." (পরিবর্তিত হওয়া) Turn out to be  – (to end up as)  – "The new restaurant turned out to be better than expected." (অপেক্ষার চেয়ে ভাল হওয়া) Turn the tables  – (to change the situation to your advantage)  – "The underdog team turned the tables and won the match." (পক্ষ পরিবর্তন করে পরিস্থিতি নিজের পক্ষে আনা) Turn up  – (to arrive unexpectedly or increase)  – "She didn’t turn up at the party until late." (আসা, উপস্থিত হওয়া) Under the table  – (secret or illegal)  – "He paid the workers under the table to avoid taxes." (গোপনে, অবৈধভাবে) Under the weather  – (feeling ill)  – "I’m feeling a bit under the weather today, so I’ll stay home." (অসুস্থ) Under the weather  – (feeling sick)  – "I’m feeling under the weather today, so I’ll rest at home." (অসুস্থ হওয়া) Under your nose  – (clearly visible)  – "The keys were right under your nose the whole time!" (আপনার সামনে স্পষ্টভাবে থাকা) Unprecedented  – (never done before) – "The pandemic caused unprecedented disruptions globally." (অতীতে যা কখনো ঘটেনি এমন) Up in the air  – (uncertain or undecided)  – "The plans for the trip are still up in the air." (অস্পষ্ট বা অনিশ্চিত) Up in the air  – (uncertain or undecided)  – "The plans for the weekend are still up in the air, I haven’t decided yet." (অস্পষ্ট, অনির্ধারিত) Up in the air  – (uncertain)  – "The future of the project is still up in the air." (অনিশ্চিত) Up to speed  – (fully informed)  – "I missed the last meeting; can you bring me up to speed?" (পুরোপুরি অবগত হওয়া) Upset the apple cart  – (to disrupt a plan or situation)  – "His sudden departure really upset the apple cart for the team." (পরিকল্পনা ব্যাহত করা) Use your noggin  – (to think carefully)  – "Come on, use your noggin, that’s obviously not going to work." (মাথা ব্যবহার করা) Versatile  – (multi-functional) – "She is a versatile actor who can play any role." (বহুমুখী, বহু কাজে ব্যবহারযোগ্য) Viable  – (practical) – "Electric vehicles are a viable alternative to petrol cars." (যথাযোগ্য, বাস্তবসম্মত) Vibrant  – (full of energy) – "The city is vibrant and full of cultural events." (চাঞ্চল্যপূর্ণ, জীবন্ত) Vivid  – (clear and detailed) – "He gave a vivid description of his trip." (স্পষ্ট এবং বিস্তারিত) Wait for the other shoe to drop  – (to wait for an inevitable consequence)  – "After hearing the first bit of news, I’m just waiting for the other shoe to drop." (আরেকটি খারাপ ঘটনা অপেক্ষা করা) Wake up  – (to stop sleeping) – "I wake up at 6 AM every day." (জাগ্রত হওয়া) Wake up to  – (to become aware of)  – "She woke up to the reality of how hard the job would be." (জ্ঞান হওয়া, বুঝে উঠা) Walk on air  – (to feel very happy or excited)  – "She was walking on air after hearing the good news." (খুব আনন্দিত হওয়া, মেঘে ভাসা) Walk on eggshells  – (to be very careful or delicate)  – "She was walking on eggshells around her boss after the argument." (অতি সাবধানে আচরণ করা) Watch out  – (to be careful)  – "Watch out for the traffic when crossing the street." (সাবধানে থাকা) Water under the bridge  – (something in the past)  – "We had a disagreement, but it’s water under the bridge now." (অতীত বিষয়, পুরনো ঘটনা) Weigh in  – (to give one’s opinion)  – "He decided to weigh in on the debate and share his thoughts." (মতামত দেওয়া) What’s the catch?  – (What’s the hidden drawback or problem?)  – "This deal seems too good to be true, what’s the catch?" (কি সমস্যা আছে?) What’s the catch?  – (what’s the hidden drawback?)  – "This deal seems too good to be true. What’s the catch?" (ফাঁদ কোথায়? বা কোথায় ক্ষতি আছে?) When it rains, it pours  – (when one thing goes wrong, many other things do too)  – "I got a flat tire, and then my phone died—when it rains, it pours!" (যখন একটি সমস্যা হয়, তখন আরও সমস্যা ঘটে) When pigs fly  – (never)  – "He’ll apologize when pigs fly." (যখন শূকর উড়বে, তখনই হবে) Widespread  – (common) – "There is widespread support for renewable energy initiatives." (বিস্তৃত, ব্যাপক) Wild goose chase  – (a futile or hopeless pursuit)  – "Trying to find that information was a wild goose chase." (বেড়ানো বিড়াল খোঁজা) With flying colors  – (to succeed with distinction)  – "She passed the exam with flying colors, getting the highest score in the class." (বিশিষ্টভাবে সফল হওয়া) Without a hitch  – (without any problems)  – "The event went off without a hitch, everyone had a great time." (কোনও সমস্যা ছাড়াই) Witty  – (clever and funny) – "His witty remarks always lighten the mood." (বুদ্ধিদীপ্ত এবং মজাদার) Work like a charm  – (be very effective)  – "The new strategy worked like a charm for boosting sales." (খুব কার্যকরী হওয়া) Work out  – (to solve or succeed)  – "Everything worked out in the end despite the challenges." (সমস্যা সমাধান করা, সফল হওয়া) Work through  – (to resolve or overcome)  – "We need to work through the issues to move forward." (সমস্যা সমাধান করা) Wrap it up  – (finish)  – "We’re running out of time, so let’s wrap it up." (শেষ করা, শেষ করা) Write off  – (to dismiss or consider something as unimportant)  – "Don’t write off his ideas just because they seem different." (উপেক্ষা করা, অপ্রাসঙ্গিক মনে করা) You can say that again  – (agreeing strongly)  – "This city is beautiful. You can say that again!" (পুরোপুরি একমত হওয়া) You can’t have your cake and eat it too  – (you can’t have both options)  – "You can’t have your cake and eat it too; you need to choose one option." (একসাথে দুটি জিনিস পাওয়া সম্ভব নয়) Your guess is as good as mine  – (I don’t know either)  – "When will they announce the results? Your guess is as good as mine." (আমি জানি না, তুমি জানো না) Zealous  – (enthusiastic) – "She is zealous about promoting mental health awareness." (উত্সাহী, আগ্রহী) Zip your lip  – (stay silent)  – "The teacher told him to zip his lip during class." (চুপ থাকো) Zoom in  – (to focus closely) – "You should zoom in on the details of the map to find the location." (বিশেষ মনোযোগ দিয়ে দেখা)

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