Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

271 Terms

Essential idioms and figurative expressions extracted from The Hindu editorials published over the past 12 months, ranked by repetition count.

station in life

1 Appearance

A person's social status, wealth level, or economic class in society

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #16
Let there be light: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine

true to

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Consistent with, adhering to, or faithful to a promise, goal, or tradition

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #3
Let there be light: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine

captive to

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Under the complete control or excessive influence of an idea or impulse, unable to act independently

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

in attendance

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Being present at a specific event or official gathering

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #2
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

in the form of

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Appearing as or represented in the specific manifestation of something

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

into the wild

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Into a natural environment where animals live free without human care or captivity

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

on the brink of

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Extremely close to a disastrous, decisive, or life-changing situation

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #5
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

on the grounds that

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Based on the argument, reason, or justification that

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Bird islands: On India’s bustard conservation programme

and beyond

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Extending to further, more distant areas or broader international boundaries

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #8
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

in the hands of

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Under the direct control, authority, or possession of a specific entity

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #16
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

state within a state

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A powerful armed faction or institution that operates autonomously inside a country without being accountable to the formal government

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

window into

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An opportunity to understand, observe, or gain clear insight into how something really works

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Rescue act: On tiger reintroduction in West Bengal’s Buxa

as recently as

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Used to emphasize that an event occurred not long ago or very close to the present

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #3
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

groundwork

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Preliminary or foundational preparations that create a solid basis for future success

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #19
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

in place

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Properly established, arranged, and ready for immediate operation

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #19
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

a bit of

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To a small degree; somewhat or slightly

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #5
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India

a tough time

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A prolonged period of substantial difficulty, struggle, or poor form

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #19
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India

bench strength

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The quality and quantity of skilled reserve or backup players available to replace frontline starters in a team

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #18
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India

defend one's crown

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To compete as the reigning champion in order to retain a championship title against a challenger

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #20
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India

fight hard

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To exert intense effort and determination to overcome challenges and achieve a goal

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Silver lining: on the Samarkand Chess Olympiad and India

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