Idiom Marshal the facts Meanigns with examples

Idiom TO MARSHAL THE FACTS
"Settings, to configure some thing (configuration) , ordering, sorting"
Marshal the facts first then analyse them.

The main word used in this idiom is:

marshal

Line breaks: mar|shal

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːʃ(ə)l

noun

1An officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries: [as title]: Marshal TitoBritish historical A high-ranking officer of state.
An official responsible for supervising sports events, and for controlling crowds in other public events: ground marshals joined the referee and touch judges in trying to regain order

transitive verb

1. If you marshal people or things, you gather them together and arrange them for a particular purpose.

verb (marshals, marshalling, marshalled; US marshals, marshaling, marshaled)

[with object] Back to top   1Assemble and arrange (a group of people, especially troops) in order: the general marshalled his troops

1. A marshal is an official who helps to supervise a public event, especially a sports event.   ⇒ The grand prix is controlled by well-trained marshals.

Heraldry Combine (coats of arms) to indicate marriage, descent, or the bearing of office: the quarters include those appearing on the Warwick Plate, but in addition there is marshalled that of Grey

countable noun

1. In the United States and some other countries, a marshal is a police officer, often one who is responsible for a particular area.   ⇒ A federal marshal was killed in a shoot-out.

Idiom Mince matters Meanings

Idiom TO MINCE MATTERS
(Do not come to the point, drive around)
Do not mince matters and come to the point.

This idiom has wide definition. It is a common idiom.
Definition has been cleared when we read it through our mind. Because words are clearing the meanings of this idiom.
If some one is talking and he is trying to ignore the main point, we can say him "do not mince matters and come to the point"
The main word used in this idiom is:
Mince
(often as adjective minced) Cut up (food, especially meat) into very small pieces, typically in a machine: minced beef

not mince words (or one's words)

Voice one’s disapproval candidly and directly: his doctorly persona is that of a gruff surgeon who does not mince words
mince  (mns)

v. minced, minc·ing, minc·es

v.tr.

1.

a. To cut or chop into very small pieces.

b. To subdivide (land, for example) into minute parts.

2. To pronounce in an affected way, as with studied elegance and refinement.

3. To moderate or restrain (words) for the sake of politeness and decorum; euphemize: Don't mince words: say what you mean.

Idiom Odds and ends/ Odds and sods Meanings

Idiom Odds and ends/ Odds and sods
The unimportant things,
Things which are not of use, Which do not need.
They took all their odds and ends with them. 

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Society remains backward without education. It is the most important duty of the government to provide opportunities for every member of society. To avail himself of these facilities is the moral duty of every citizen. Religious education is also very necessary along with the worldly education. The disease of modern age are the result of race for material gains. Everyone hankers after wealth.  All the spirtual values are disppearing by and by. All the friendships and relationships have fallen a victim of selfishness. In such a world, lucky are those who are contented and do their duties honestly.

Idiom Spur of the moment Meanings with example

Idiom On the spur of the moment
On exact time/accurate time, Suddenly
He applied brakes on the spur of the moment and saved the child.
Exercise for practice.
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We were very happy in the village. We got up early in the morning, had a bath at the well and went to the fields. We took our breakfast there. Then we spent the whole day on the fields. A cool breeze blew there. At noon we sat under the trees, had our lunch and the we enjoyed a short nap. There flowed a stream out of the village. Its water was very clean. In the rainy season, green grass grew in abundance everywhere on the bank of the stream. 

Idiom Let the cat of the bag Urdu+Eng meanings with examples

 Idiom TO LET THE CAT OF THE BAG
 (Raz afsha kerna)
He did not even let the cat out of the bag.
(Us nay raz afsha nah kia)

The main word used in this idiom is:

verb (used with object), let, letting.

1.

to allow or permit:

to let him escape.

2.

to allow to pass, go, or come:

to let us through.

3.

to grant the occupancy or use of (land, buildings, rooms, space, etc., or movable property) for rent or hire (sometimes followed by out).

4.

to contract or assign for performance, usually under a contract:

to let work to a carpenter.

5.

to cause to; make:

to let one know the truth.

6.

(used in the imperative as an auxiliary expressive of a request, command, warning, suggestion, etc.):

Let me see. Let us go. Just let them try it!

verb (used without object), let, letting.

7.

to admit of being rented or leased:

The apartment lets for $100 per week.

noun

8.

British. a lease.

Verb phrases

9.

let down,

1. to disappoint; fail.
2. to betray; desert.
3. to slacken; abate:
   We were too near success to let down in our efforts.
4. to allow to descend slowly; lower.
5. Aeronautics. (of an airplane) to descend from a higher to a lower altitude preparatory to making an approach and landing or a similar maneuver.

10.

let in,

1. to admit.
2. to involve (a person) in without his or her knowledge or permission:
   to let someone in for a loss.
3. Also, let into. to insert into the surface of (a wall or the like) as a permanent addition:
   to let a plaque into a wall.
4. Also, let in on. to share a secret with; permit to participate in.

11.

let off,

1. to release by exploding.
2. to free from duty or responsibility; excuse.
3. to allow to go with little or no punishment; pardon:
   The judge let off the youthful offender with a reprimand.

12.

let on,

1. to reveal one's true feelings:
   She was terrified at the prospect, but didn't let on.
2. to pretend:
   They let on that they didn't care about not being invited, but I could tell that they were hurt.

13.

let out,

1. to divulge; make known.
2. to release from confinement, restraint, etc.
3. to enlarge (a garment).
4. to terminate; be finished; end:
   When does the university let out for the summer?
5. to make (a let-out fur or pelt).

14.

let up,

1. to slacken; diminish; abate:
   This heat wave should let up by the end of the week.
2. to cease; stop:
   The rain let up for a few hours.

15.

let up on, to treat less severely; be more lenient with:

He refused to let up on the boy until his grades improved.

Idioms

16.

let alone. alone.

17.

let be,

1. to refrain from interference.
2. to refrain from interfering with.

18.

let go.

19.

let someone have it, Informal. to attack or assault, as by striking, shooting, or rebuking:

The gunman threatened to let the teller have it if he didn't move fast.

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Idiom Once for all Urdu+English meanings and examples

Idiom ONCE FOR ALL
Urdu meanings: Qiti tor per, hamesha kay liye
English meanings: Forever, Totally, completely
Usage: I have broken with him once for all.
(Menay hamesha kay liye us say tal'luqat khatam ker liye hen.)

The main word used in this idiom is:

once

[wuhns]

adverb

1.

at one time in the past; formerly:

I was a farmer once; a once powerful nation.

2.

a single time:

We ate there just once. We go to a movie once a week.

3.

even a single time; at any time; ever:

If the facts once become known, it will be just too bad.

4.

by a single step, degree, or grade:

a cousin once removed.

adjective

5.

former; having at one time been:

the once and future king.

conjunction

6.

if or when at any time; if ever.

7.

whenever; as soon as:

Once you're finished, you can leave.

noun

8.

a single occasion; one time only:

Once is enough.

Idioms

9.

all at once,

1. simultaneously:
   The children were running, screaming, and throwing things all at once.
2. suddenly:
   All at once the rain came down.

10.

at once,

1. at the same time; simultaneously:
   Don't all speak at once.
2. immediately; promptly:
   Tell him to come at once!

11.

once and again, repeatedly:

He has been told once and again not to slam the door.

12.

once and for all, decisively; finally:

Let's settle this problem once and for all.

Also, once for all.

13.

once in a while, at intervals; occasionally:

She stops in to see us once in a while.

14.

once or twice, a very few times; infrequently:

I've seen her in the elevator once or twice.

15.

once upon a time, at some unspecified past time, especially a long time ago:

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a prince and princess.

all

[awl]

adjective

1.

the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration):

all the cake; all the way; all year.

2.

the whole number of (used in referring to individuals or particulars, taken collectively):

all students.

3.

the greatest possible (used in referring to quality or degree):

with all due respect; with all speed.

4.

every:

all kinds; all sorts.

5.

any; any whatever:

beyond all doubt.

6.

nothing but; only:

The coat is all wool.

7.

dominated by or as if by the conspicuous possession or use of a particular feature:

The colt was all legs. They were all ears, listening attentively to everything she said.

8.

Chiefly Pennsylvania German. all gone; consumed; finished:

The pie is all.

pronoun

9.

the whole quantity or amount:

He ate all of the peanuts. All are gone.

10.

the whole number; every one:

all of us.

11.

everything:

Is that all you want to say? All is lost.

noun

12.

one's whole interest, energy, or property:

to give one's all; to lose one's all.

13.

(often initial capital letter) the entire universe.

adverb

14.

wholly; entirely; completely:

all alone.

15.

only; exclusively:

He spent his income all on pleasure.

16.

each; apiece:

The score was one all.

17.

Archaic. even; just.

Idioms

18.

above all, before everything else; chiefly:

Above all, the little girl wanted a piano.

19.

after all, in spite of the circumstances; notwithstanding:

He came in time after all.

20.

all at once.

21.

all but, almost; very nearly:

These batteries are all but dead.

22.

all in, Northern and Western U.S. very tired; exhausted:

We were all in at the end of the day.

23.

all in all,

1. everything considered; in general:
   All in all, her health is greatly improved.
2. altogether:
   There were twelve absentees all in all.
3. everything; everything regarded as important:
   Painting became his all in all.

24.

all in hand, Printing, Journalism. (of the copy for typesetting a particular article, book, issue, etc.) in the possession of the compositor.

25.

all in the wind, Nautical. too close to the wind.

26.

all out, with all available means or effort:

We went all out to win the war.

27.

all over,

1. finished; done; ended.
2. everywhere; in every part.
3. in every respect; typically.

28.

all standing, Nautical.

1. in such a way and so suddenly that sails or engines are still set to propel a vessel forward:
   The ship ran aground all standing.
2. fully clothed:
   The crew turned in all standing.
3. fully equipped, as a vessel.

29.

all that, remarkably; entirely; decidedly (used in negative constructions):

It's not all that different from your other house.

30.

all the better, more advantageous; so much the better:

If the sun shines it will be all the better for our trip.

31.

all there, Informal. mentally competent; not insane or feeble-minded:

Some of his farfetched ideas made us suspect that he wasn't all there.

32.

all the same.

33.

all told.

34.

all up,

1. Printing, Journalism. (of copy) completely set in type.
2. Informal. with no vestige of hope remaining:
   It's all up with George—they've caught him.

35.

and all, together with every other associated or connected attribute, object, or circumstance:

What with the snow and all, we may be a little late.

36.

at all,

1. in the slightest degree:
   I wasn't surprised at all.
2. for any reason:
   Why bother at all?
3. in any way:
   no offense at all.

37.

for all (that), in spite of; notwithstanding:

For all that, it was a good year.

38.

in all, all included; all together:

a hundred guests in all.

39.

once and for all, for the last time; finally:

The case was settled once and for all when the appeal was denied.

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Idiom Split hairs Urdu English meanings+examples

 Idiom TO SPLIT HAIRS
(Bal ke khal utarna)
Meanings: "let's not argue over trivial differences."
Usage: Splitting hairs is a bad habit. 

split hairs in the Bible

(1.) The Egyptians let the hair of their head and beard grow only when they were in mourning, shaving it off at other times. "So particular were they on this point that to have neglected it was a subject of reproach and ridicule; and whenever they intended to convey the idea of a man of low condition, or a slovenly person, the artists represented him with a beard." Joseph shaved himself before going in to Pharoah (Gen. 41:14). The women of Egypt wore their hair long and plaited. Wigs were worn by priests and laymen to cover the shaven skull, and false beards were common. The great masses of hair seen in the portraits and statues of kings and priests are thus altogether artificial. (2.) A precisely opposite practice, as regards men, prevailed among the Assyrians. In Assyrian sculptures the hair always appears long, and combed closely down upon the head. The beard also was allowed to grow to its full length. (3.) Among the Greeks the custom in this respect varied at different times, as it did also among the Romans. In the time of the apostle, among the Greeks the men wore short hair, while that of the women was long (1 Cor. 11:14, 15). Paul reproves the Corinthians for falling in with a style of manners which so far confounded the distinction of the sexes and was hurtful to good morals. (See, however, 1 Tim. 2:9, and 1 Pet. 3:3, as regards women.) (4.) Among the Hebrews the natural distinction between the sexes was preserved by the women wearing long hair (Luke 7:38; John 11:2; 1 Cor. 11:6), while the men preserved theirs as a rule at a moderate length by frequent clipping. Baldness disqualified any one for the priest's office (Lev. 21). Elijah is called a "hairy man" (2 Kings 1:8) from his flowing locks, or more probably from the shaggy cloak of hair which he wore. His raiment was of camel's hair. Long hair is especially noticed in the description of Absalom's person (2 Sam. 14:26); but the wearing of long hair was unusual, and was only practised as an act of religious observance by Nazarites (Num. 6:5; Judg. 13:5) and others in token of special mercies (Acts 18:18). In times of affliction the hair was cut off (Isa. 3:17, 24; 15:2; 22:12; Jer. 7:29; Amos 8:10). Tearing the hair and letting it go dishevelled were also tokens of grief (Ezra 9:3). "Cutting off the hair" is a figure of the entire destruction of a people (Isa. 7:20). The Hebrews anointed the hair profusely with fragrant ointments (Ruth 3:3; 2 Sam. 14:2; Ps. 23:5; 45:7, etc.), especially in seasons of rejoicing (Matt. 6:17; Luke 7:46).

The main word used in this idiom is:

hair

[hair]

noun

1.

any of the numerous fine, usually cylindrical, keratinous filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals; a pilus.

2.

an aggregate of such filaments, as that covering the human head or forming the coat of most mammals.

3.

a similar fine, filamentous outgrowth from the body of insects, spiders, etc.

4.

Botany. a filamentous outgrowth of the epidermis.

5.

cloth made of hair from animals, as camel and alpaca.

6.

a very small amount, degree, measure, magnitude, etc.; a fraction, as of time or space:

He lost the race by a hair.

Idioms

7.

get in someone's hair, Slang. to annoy or bother someone:

Their snobbishness gets in my hair.

8.

hair of the dog, Informal. a drink of liquor, supposed to relieve a hangover:

Even a hair of the dog didn't help his aching head.

Also, hair of the dog that bit one.

9.

let one's hair down, Informal.

1. to relax; behave informally:
   He finally let his hair down and actually cracked a joke.
2. to speak candidly or frankly; remove or reduce restraints:
   He let his hair down and told them about his anxieties.

10.

make one's hair stand on end, to strike or fill with horror; terrify:

The tales of the jungle made our hair stand on end.

11.

split hairs, to make unnecessarily fine or petty distinctions:

To argue about whether they arrived at two o'clock or at 2:01 is just splitting hairs.

12.

tear one's hair, to manifest extreme anxiety, grief, or anger:

He's tearing his hair over the way he was treated by them.

Also, tear one's hair out.

13.

to a hair, perfect to the smallest detail; exactly:

The reproduction matched the original to a hair.

14.

without turning a hair, without showing the least excitement or emotion.

Also, not turn a hair.

Word Origin and History for split hairs

hair

n.

Old English hær "hair, a hair," from Proto-Germanic *khæran (cf. Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old High German har, Old Frisian her, Dutch and German haar "hair"), perhaps from PIE *ghers- "to stand out, to bristle, rise to a point".

Spelling influenced by Old Norse har and Old English haire "haircloth," from Old French haire, from Frankish *harja or some other Germanic source (see above). To let one's hair down "become familiar" is first recorded 1850. Phrase hair of the dog that bit you (1540s), homeopathic remedy, is in Pliny.

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Idiom Sow wild oats Urdu Eng meanings+examples

Idiom TO SOW WILD OATS 
(Aish ke zindagi basar kerna)
Meanings: Spend life in luxury. Living in peace
Usage: Those who sow wild oats in youth regret in old age.

 The main word used in this idiom is:

wild oat

noun

1.

any uncultivated species of Avena, especially a common weedy grass, A. fatua, resembling the cultivated oat.

2.

a hardy plant, Uvularia sessilifolia, of the lily family, of eastern North America, having deep green, hairy leaves and greenish-yellow, tubular flowers.

Idioms

3.

sow one's wild oats, to have a youthful fling at reckless and indiscreet behavior, especially to be promiscuous before marriage.

British Dictionary definitions for sow wild oats

wild oat

noun

1.

any of several temperate annual grasses of the genus Avena, esp A. fatua, that grow as weeds and have long bristles on their flower spikes

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sow wild oats in Culture

sow wild oats definition

To engage in youthful indiscretions, usually sexual liaisons: “Paul asked his father if he had sowed his wild oats before getting married.”

Encyclopedia Article for sow wild oats

wild oat

any of several tufted annual grasses of the genus Avena (family Poaceae), native to Eurasia. Wild oats are sometimes cut for hay, and young plants provide forage for grazing animals

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Idiom Show a clean pair of heels Urdu Eng meanings+examples

 Idiom TO SHOW A CLEAN PAIR OF HEELS 
(Dum dba ker bhag jana)
Meanings: Turn tail and run away
Usage: Seeing the police, he showed a clean pair of heels.

The main word used in this idiom is:

heel

[heel]

noun

1.

the back part of the human foot, below and behind the ankle.

2.

an analogous part in other vertebrates.

3.

either hind foot or hoof of some animals, as the horse.

4.

the foot as a whole:

He was hung by the heels.

5.

the part of a stocking, shoe, or the like covering the back part of the wearer's foot.

6.

a solid, raised base or support of leather, wood, rubber, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe or boot under the back part of the foot.

7.

heels, high-heeled shoes.

8.

something resembling the back part of the human foot in position, shape, etc.:

a heel of bread.

9.

the rear of the palm, adjacent to the wrist.

10.

the latter or concluding part of anything:

the heel of a session.

11.

the lower end of any of various more or less vertical objects, as rafters, spars, or the sternposts of vessels.

12.

Nautical.

1. the after end of a keel.
2. the inner end of a bowsprit or jib boom.

13.

the crook in the head of a golf club.

14.

Building Trades. the exterior angle of an angle iron.

15.

Railroads. the end of a frog farthest from a switch.

16.

Horticulture. the base of any part, as of a cutting or tuber, that is removed from a plant for use in the propagation of that plant.

verb (used with object)

17.

to follow at the heels of; chase closely.

18.

to furnish with heels, as shoes.

19.

to perform (a dance) with the heels.

20.

Golf. to strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.

21.

to arm (a gamecock) with spurs.

verb (used without object)

22.

(of a dog) to follow at one's heels on command.

23.

to use the heels, as in dancing.

Verb phrases

24.

heel in, to cover temporarily (the roots and most of the stem of a plant) with soil prior to permanent planting.

Idioms

25.

at one's heels, close behind one:

The police are at his heels.

Also, at heel.

26.

cool one's heels, to be kept waiting, especially because of deliberate discourtesy:

The producer let the actors who were waiting to be auditioned cool their heels in the outer office.

27.

down at the heels, having a shabby, slipshod, or slovenly appearance.

Also, down at heel, down at the heel, out at heels, out at the heels.

28.

his heels, Cribbage. a jack turned up as a starter, counting two points for the dealer.

29.

kick up one's heels, to have a vigorously entertaining time; frolic:

Grandfather could still kick up his heels now and then.

30.

lay by the heels,

1. to arrest and imprison.
2. to prevail over; render ineffectual:
   Superior forces laid the invaders by the heels.

31.

on / upon the heels of, closely following; in quick succession of:

On the heels of the hurricane came an outbreak of looting.

32.

show a clean pair of heels, to leave one's pursuers or competitors behind; outrun:

The thief showed his victim a clean pair of heels.

Also, show one's heels to.

33.

take to one's heels, to run away; take flight:

The thief took to his heels as soon as he saw the police.

34.

to heel,

1. close behind:
   The dog followed the hunter to heel.
2. under control or subjugation:
   The attackers were brought swiftly to hee

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Idiom Sit on the fence Urdu Eng meanings+examples

Idiom TO SIT ON THE FENCE
(Ghair janbidar rehana, Khamosh rehna)
Meanings: Remain neutral,

Remain silent, do not take part in any matter.

Usage: We should not sit on the fence but oppose the wrong doers.

sit on the fence

sit on the fence in Culture

sit on the fence definition

To remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute; often used in a derogatory way about someone who lacks the courage to decide: “The councilman is afraid he'll lose votes if he takes sides on the zoning issue, but he can't sit on the fence forever.”

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  fence

[fens]

noun

1.

a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.

2.

Informal. a person who receives and disposes of stolen goods.

3.

the place of business of such a person.

4.

the act, practice, art, or sport of fencing.

5.

skill in argument, repartee, etc.

6.

Machinery. a guard or guide, as for regulating the movements of a tool or work.

7.

Carpentry. a slotted guide used especially with a framing square to lay out cuts on rafters and staircase strings.

verb (used with object), fenced, fencing.

9.

to enclose by some barrier, establishing exclusive right to possession:

to fence a farm.

10.

to separate by or as by a fence or fences (often followed by in, off, out, etc.):

to fence off a corner of one's yard; to fence out unwholesome influences.

11.

to defend; protect; guard:

The president was fenced by bodyguards wherever he went.

12.

to ward off; keep out.

13.

Informal. to sell (stolen goods) to a fence.

14.

Nautical. to reinforce (an opening in a sail or the like) by sewing on a grommet or other device.

verb (used without object), fenced, fencing.

15.

to practice the art or sport of fencing.

16.

to parry arguments; strive to avoid giving direct answers; hedge:

The mayor fenced when asked if he would run again.

17.

(of a horse) to leap over a fence.

18.

Obsolete. to raise a defense.

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Idiom Ruling passion Urdu Eng meanings+examples

 Idiom RULING PASSION
(Ghalib jazba)
Meanings: Dominant passion, Overwhelming emotion, Prevail spirit.
Usage: Love for the country is his ruling passion.

The main word used in this idiom is:

passion

[pash-uh n]

noun

1.

any powerful or compelling emotion or feeling, as love or hate.

2.

strong amorous feeling or desire; love; ardor.

3.

strong sexual desire; lust.

4.

an instance or experience of strong love or sexual desire.

5.

a person toward whom one feels strong love or sexual desire.

6.

a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything:

a passion for music.

7.

the object of such a fondness or desire:

Accuracy became a passion with him.

8.

an outburst of strong emotion or feeling:

He suddenly broke into a passion of bitter words.

9.

violent anger.

10.

the state of being acted upon or affected by something external, especially something alien to one's nature or one's customary behavior (contrasted with action).

11.

(often initial capital letter) Theology.

1. the sufferings of Christ on the cross or His sufferings subsequent to the Last Supper.
2. the narrative of Christ's sufferings as recorded in the Gospels.

12.

Archaic. the sufferings of a martyr.

Examples from the web for passion

• But the very worst is that they snicker at passion.
• Their passion motivates them to practice and eventually excel.
• Ostensibly about creating a garden at his home in Tucson, the book was really a love story about his passion for desert plants.
• Wait a few years and see where your passion leads you.
• Growing up the base of a walaba tree, a passion fruit vine displays its wonderfully complex and brilliant flowers.
• It was obvious I had a talent and passion for languages.
• Unsworth repeatedly uses fire to suggest both passion and death.
• But his passion was for airplanes.
• Scooters are his other passion.
• Unlike faculty, who are willing to travel around the globe to follow their passion, staff members are usually locals.

Word Origin and History for passion

n. late 12c., "sufferings of Christ on the Cross," from Old French passion "Christ's passion, physical suffering" (10c.), from Late Latin passionem (nominative passio) "suffering, enduring," from past participle stem of Latin pati "to suffer, endure," possibly from PIE root *pe(i)- "to hurt" (cf. Sanskrit pijati "reviles, scorns," Greek pema "suffering, misery, woe," Old English feond "enemy, devil," Gothic faian "to blame").

Sense extended to sufferings of martyrs, and suffering generally, by early 13c.; meaning "strong emotion, desire" is attested from late 14c., from Late Latin use of passio to render Greek pathos. Replaced Old English þolung (used in glosses to render Latin passio), literally "suffering," from þolian (v.) "to endure."

Sense of "sexual love" first attested 1580s; that of "strong liking, enthusiasm, predilection" is from 1630s. The passion-flower so called from 1630s.

The name passionflower -- flos passionis -- arose from the supposed resemblance of the corona to the crown of thorns, and of the other parts of the flower to the nails, or wounds, while the five sepals and five petals were taken to symbolize the ten apostles -- Peter ... and Judas ... being left out of the reckoning. ["Encyclopaedia Britannica," 1885]

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Idiom Cats and dogs Urdu Eng meanings+examples

 Idiom TO RAIN CATS AND DOG
(Moosla dhar barish hona)

cats and dogs

Slang definitions & phrases for cats and dogs

cats and dogs

noun phrase Low-priced stocks, such as those returning no dividends at all (1870s+ Stock market)
Related Terms rain cats and dogs
The Dictionary of American Slang, Fourth Edition by Barbara Ann Kipfer, PhD. and Robert L. Chapman, Ph.D.
Copyright (C) 2007 by HarperCollins Publishers.

Nearby words for cats and dogs

• catoptric
• catoptrics
• catoptromancy
• catouse
• cats
• cats and dogs
• catseye
• catskill mountains
• catskinner
• catslide
• catstick

Quotes with cats and dogs

Pollicle dogs and cats all must Jellicle cats and dogs all must Like undertakers, come to dust. Here...

T.S. Eliot

(...) water: it is just stones and pebbles. But it rains cats and dogs in the mountains, and towards...

Jacques Roumain

The surprise of animals... in and out, cats and dogs and a milk goat and chickens and guinea hens,...

Elizabeth Janeway

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Idiom Play with Fire Urdu Eng meanings+examples

Idiom TO PLAY WITH FIRE
(Aag say khelna)
Meanings:  Do hard work, do difficult works, do tough work
Usage: A chicken hearted persons cannot play with fire. 

The main word used in this idiom is:

fire

[fahyuh r]

noun

1.

a state, process, or instance of combustion in which fuel or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light, heat, and flame.

2.

a burning mass of material, as on a hearth or in a furnace.

3.

the destructive burning of a building, town, forest, etc.; conflagration.

4.

heat used for cooking, especially the lighted burner of a stove:

Put the kettle on the fire.

5.

Greek fire.

6.

flashing light; luminous appearance.

7.

brilliance, as of a gem.

8.

burning passion; excitement or enthusiasm; ardor.

9.

liveliness of imagination.

10.

fever or inflammation.

11.

severe trial or trouble; ordeal.

12.

exposure to fire as a means of torture or ordeal.

13.

strength, as of an alcoholic beverage.

14.

a spark or sparks.

15.

the discharge of firearms:

enemy fire.

16.

the effect of firing military weapons:

to pour fire upon the enemy.

17.

British. a gas or electric heater used for heating a room.

18.

Literary. a luminous object, as a star:

heavenly fires.

verb (used with object), fired, firing.

19.

to set on fire.

20.

to supply with fuel; attend to the fire of:

They fired the boiler.

21.

to expose to the action of fire; subject to heat.

22.

to apply heat to in a kiln for baking or glazing; burn.

23.

to heat very slowly for the purpose of drying, as tea.

24.

to inflame, as with passion; fill with ardor.

25.

to inspire.

26.

to light or cause to glow as if on fire.

27.

to discharge (a gun).

28.

to project (a bullet or the like) by or as if by discharging from a gun.

29.

to subject to explosion or explosive force, as a mine.

30.

to hurl; throw:

to fire a stone through a window.

31.

to dismiss from a job.

32.

Veterinary Medicine. to apply a heated iron to (the skin) in order to create a local inflammation of the superficial structures, with the intention of favorably affecting deeper inflammatory processes.

33.

to drive out or away by or as by fire.

verb (used without object), fired, firing.

34.

to take fire; be kindled.

35.

to glow as if on fire.

36.

to become inflamed with passion; become excited.

37.

to shoot, as a gun.

38.

to discharge a gun:

to fire at a fleeing enemy.

39.

to hurl a projectile.

40.

Music. to ring the bells of a chime all at once.

41.

(of plant leaves) to turn yellow or brown before the plant matures.

42.

(of an internal-combustion engine) to cause ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a cylinder or cylinders.

43.

(of a nerve cell) to discharge an electric impulse.

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