Explanation

To burn one's boats means to do something that makes it impossible to return to one's previous situation

Urdu: ایسا فیصلہ کرنا جس سے واپس آنا آسان نہ ہو۔

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• The idiom "queer the pitch" means to spoil, ruin, or interfere with someone's plans, chances, or business
• کام میں رکاوٹ ڈالنا یا کسی منصوبے کو خراب کرنا۔

Last updated on 30 Oct 2026

Explanation

• This proverb describes a person who blames their tools or circumstances instead of accepting responsibility for their poor performance.
• It highlights the habit of making excuses rather than admitting one's own mistakes.
• Example: A student blames a pen for poor handwriting when the real problem is their lack of practice.

Last verified on 29-10-2026

Explanation

• “A bolt from the blue” means something shocking and completely unexpected.
• It refers to a sudden misfortune, disaster, or unpleasant surprise.
• Example: His sudden dismissal came like a bolt from the blue.

Last verified on 23-10-2026

Explanation

• "To take a rain check" means to decline an offer for now but suggest doing it later.
• It originally comes from sports tickets being reused when events were rained out.

Last verified on 22-10-2026