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.

open avenues

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To create new opportunities, pathways, or possibilities for advancement and success

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Continental glory: On the Asian Games 2026

take pride

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To feel a deep sense of satisfaction, honour, and pleasure in an accomplishment

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Continental glory: On the Asian Games 2026

watch closely

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Observed and monitored with intense public focus, high expectations, and keen scrutiny

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Continental glory: On the Asian Games 2026

as such

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In the manner or condition indicated; therefore or consequently

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

back-of-the-envelope

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A quick, rough calculation or estimate done informally using simplified assumptions

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

foot the bill

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To pay the full cost or expenses for something, especially a large or shared bill

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #21
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

in the short run

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Over a brief, immediate period before conditions stabilize or adjust

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

keep in mind

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Taking a particular factor into consideration when making a decision or judgment

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

the hardest

1 Appearance

With the maximum degree of severity, difficulty, or adverse impact

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #25
Complex priorities: On UPI transactions, MDR charges

due to

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Because of, resulting from, or attributable to

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

even so

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In spite of that; nevertheless or nonetheless

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

give

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Taking into account; considering or in view of

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #15
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

in addition to

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As well as; along with or besides

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

work in progress

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Something that is being developed or improved and is not yet complete

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #6
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

at a crossroads

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At a critical turning point where important decisions must be made that will determine future outcomes

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

at a rapid clip

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At a very fast, energetic, or impressive speed

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #10
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

go to great lengths

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Taking extreme measures, making extraordinary efforts, or doing whatever is necessary to achieve a goal

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

have and have-not

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The stark division between wealthy, powerful groups or nations and those who are impoverished or powerless

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #15
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

hold one's ground

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Maintaining one's position, power, or advantage in the face of strong opposition or competition

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #2
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

known unknown

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Things or risks that we know exist, but whose exact outcomes or consequences remain completely unpredictable

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #15
AI cooperation: On Artificial Intelligence at a crossroads

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