Explanation

• “To take something with a pinch of salt” means to not fully believe something.
• It shows doubt or careful judgment about information.
• The phrase is used when a statement may not be completely true.
• It suggests being cautious before accepting facts.

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Explanation

• “To run the gamut” means to include or cover many different things.
• It shows a complete or wide variety of experiences or topics.
• The phrase is often used when discussing range or diversity.
• It can refer to emotions, opinions, or categories.

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Explanation

• “To toe the line” means to strictly follow rules or instructions.
• It is used when someone obeys authority without resistance.
• The phrase comes from military/parliamentary discipline context.
• It suggests behaving in an expected or acceptable way.

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Explanation

To throw down the gauntlet  means to issue a challenge, provoke a confrontation, or dare someone to argue or compete with you

کسی کو چیلنج دینا، مقابلے کی دعوت دینا، یا جھگڑے/مقابلے پر اکسانا۔

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Explanation

• Barking dogs seldom bite.
• “Seldom” means rarely.
• It correctly completes the common proverb: barking dogs rarely bite.

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Explanation

• The idiom “burn bridges” means to damage or end relationships permanently.
• It is used when someone acts in a way that makes future cooperation or return impossible.

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Explanation

• The idiom “a feather in one’s cap” means an honor, success, or achievement that makes a person proud.
• It originated from the old custom of warriors adding feathers to their caps after victories or brave acts.

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Explanation

• “Bring up” is a common phrasal verb.
• It means to introduce or mention a subject in conversation.
• It can also mean to raise a child (depending on context).

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Explanation

• “Hit the sack” is a common English idiom.
• It means to go to bed or go to sleep.
• It is used in informal daily conversation.
• The phrase became popular in the early 20th century.

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Explanation

• The idiom "to bite the bullet" means "to face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage."
• It refers to enduring a tough situation bravely rather than avoiding it.

Last verified on 24-05-2026