English Madhyam 10 Months Phrasal Verb and Phrases

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK September 4, 2022
 Following are the important idioms and phrasal verb from The Hindu Editorial that we
learnt last week. (From 29 August to 03 September).
 Note: Read this PDF simultaneously with respective editorial to understand the better
usage of the phrase. (Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
with the help of editorials)
Sr.no Particulars Meaning
Topic - Sops for votes Download
1. Run–up to phrase the final period of time before an important event:
2. Stay one’s hand phrase restrain someone from acting.
3. Amount to phrasal verb be equivalent to के बराबर होना
4. On the one hand phrase used to introduce a point of view, fact, or situation,
followed by another that typically contrasts with it.
एक तरफ
Topic - Clean and clear Download
1. At the very least phrase taking the most pessimistic or unfavourable view. कम
से कम
2. Play out phrasal verb develop in a particular way; happen; take place. घटित
होना
3. Come to light phrase Be revealed, Become known, Surface, Emerge, Come
out, Arise, Become public प्रकाश में आना
4. A long way to go phrase Much more to do in order to achieve something
5. End up phrasal verb to reach or come to a place, condition, or situation
that was not planned or expected
6. For instance phrase For example, As, Such as उदाहरण के लऱए
7. Come across phrasal verb Look, Impress, Appear, Seem, Give an impression प्रतीत
होना
8. On top of phrase In addition to something. के अऱावा
Topic- Power Play Download
1. Power play phrase a strategy using one’s power or authority to carry out
a plan or to get one’s way.
2. Rub salt into the phrase to make a difficult situation even worse for someone
wounds घाव पर नमक रगड़ना
3. Clean up phrasal verb restore order or morality to something. व्यवस्था
पन
ु स्थाापपत करना
4. Go past phrasal verb surpass, transcend, exceed पार करना
5. Centre around phrasal verb to have as a central point, focus of attention, etc
6. Reflect poorly on phrase to affect other people’s opinion of someone or
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something, especially in a bad way खराब दशााना

7. Turn of events phrase A sudden change or alteration in a situation or
circumstance. घिनाओं का मोड़
8. Be it phrase Whether चाहे
9. Punch above one’s phrase To perform, achieve, or do something at a level that is
weight considered beyond one’s abilities, talents, or personal
attributes अपेऺा से बेहतर प्रदशान करना
10. Caught up phrasal verb Involved, Implicated, Engaged, Entangled लऱप्त होना,
फंसा हुआ
11. Birds of feathers phrase it mean that people from the same group or with the
flocking together same interests like to be with
12. Cut through phrasal verb To do something in a simple or straightforward way,
bypassing a more complex alternative.
13. Turn out to be phrase Become, Turn into, Convert, Grow into, Be converted
into
Topic - Floods and Foes Download
1. In addition phrase moreover, furthermore, additionally, further, besides
इसके अऱावा
2. On steroids phrase In a bigger or more intense form than normal. प्रचंड
3. So as to do phrase with the aim of, in order that ताकक
something
4. Put aside phrasal verb Disregard, Ignore, Forget, Waive एक तरफ रखना
5. Seize the moment phrase take the opportunity मौके का फायदा उठाना
6. Give up phrasal verb quit, abandon, surrender, relinquish, renounce छोड़ना

7. At hand phrase nearby, imminent, near, available आसन्न
Topic: Flogging the dead Download
1. Flog a dead horse phrase waste energy on a lost cause or a situation that
cannot be changed.
2. Put to rest phrase put an end to, annul को समाप्त करना
3. Go into phrasal verb investigate, to inquire into
4. In order to phrase with the purpose of, with a view to, so as to ताकक
5. Mete out phrasal verb dispense, distribute, deal, allot, administer दे ना
6. In person phrase personally व्यक्ततगत रूप से
7. Flog something to phrase to keep talking about a subject that has already been
death discussed or decided

Topic - : Slow Improvement Download

1. Point to phrasal verb indicate, denote, suggest, point out, imply इंगगत करना
2. Flatter to deceive phrase appear promising but ultimately disappoint

3. Shy of phrase slightly less than something से थोड़ा कम
4. Take a hit phrase suffer damage or loss
Topic- A Revert to the Mean Download
2. In particular phrase particularly, especially, specifically, notably, mainly
खासतौर पर
3. More so phrase to a greater extent or degree इससे भी बढ़कर
Topic - Relief, Rebuff Download
1. Deal a blow to phrase harm, upset, or shock someone or something
2. Behind bars phrase in prison, in jail, imprisoned, incarcerated, locked up
सऱाखों के पीछे
3. Keep the pot boiling phrase to make sure that a process does not stop; keep
people interested in idea or plan
4. In order phrase Acceptable, Correct, Appropriate स्वीकाया, उगचत
5. Take into account phrase take into consideration, consider, bear in mind,
include, keep in mind ध्यान में रखना
Topic: Wind in the Sail Download
2. Have the wind in phrase To be in a position of great success or good fortune,
your sail which can help generate further success by giving one
confidence
3. Take a call on phrase To take decision on

learnt last week. (From 5 September to 10 September).
Topic - Coercion as conversion Download
1. Drive something home phrase to say something clearly and with a lot of force so
that you are certain people understand it
2. Strike down phrasal verb cancel, cut down, knock down, drop रद्द करना
3. Taking the cue phrase to do what is done or suggested by (someone or
something)
4. Take place phrase happen, occur, transpire, come to pass, befall
होना
5. To that effect phrase in that sense, for that purpose, for this purpose
Topic - Dangers of Brinkmanship Download
1. Shoot down phrasal verb bring down an aircraft or missile by shooting at it.
2. Carry out phrasal verb perform, execute, implement, conduct,
accomplish कायाान्वित करना
3. Take place phrase happen, occur, transpire, come to pass घटित होना
4. In the wake of phrase as a result of, as a consequence of, after a while
ऩररणामस्िरूऩ
5. So far phrase thus far अभी तक
6. Play down phrasal verb Understate the importance or quality of;
minimize, downplay, belittle, diminish, trivialize
कम करके टदखाना
7. Sooner rather than phrase as quickly as possible, at the earliest possible time
later न्ितनी िल्दी हो सके
8. A case in point phrase An example that is used to justify similar
occurrences at a later time
Topic- A matter of trust Download
1. In the face of phrase despite, in spite of, notwithstanding के बाििूद
2. Come to the fore phrase make oneself visible; take action
3. Deal with phrasal verb handle, cope with, treat, manage, contend with
ननऩिना
4. Take into consideration phrase take into account, consider, bear in mind, reflect,
include ध्यान में रखना
5. Tilt the scale phrase To change the balance of a situation, such that
one side or element is favored or gains advantage

ककसी के ऩऺ में झुकना

Topic - Rear guard action Download
1. Rearguard action phrase an effort to do something effective or get an
advantage after the main effort has failed
2. Buckle up phrasal verb to fasten the belt that keeps you in your seat in a
car or a plane (सीि बेल्ि) बाांधना
3. In line with phrase in accordance with, according to, in keeping with,
के अनस
ु ार
4. Point out phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
इशारा करना
Topic: Trial by fire Download
1. Trial by fire phrase the ability of someone or something to perform
well for the first time under pressure
2. Stand up to phrase confront, resist, withstand, सामना करना
3. Steer clear of phrase avoid, shun, keep away from, evade, fight shy of
से दरू रहना
4. Lift up phrasal verb uplift, raise, elevate, elate, lift उठाना
5. Tap into phrasal verb resort to, profit from, affect, link up, capitalize on
ऱाभ उठाना
6. Hit the ground running phrase to be ready to work immediately on a new
activity
Topic - : No Compromise Download
1. Set ablaze phrase Set fire to; cause to start burning आग ऱगा दे ना
2. Result in phrasal verb give rise to, lead to, bring about, bring, produce
नतीितन
3. Sweep aside phrasal verb dismiss, disregard, avoid, set aside अऱग करना
4. In the event of phrase if — happens. के होने ऩर, की अिस्था में

5. Push the boundary of phrase to go beyond the limits of something; push the
envelope, push the limits
6. Fence off phrasal verb to separate someone or something from
something else with a fence or barrier. हिाना;
अऱग करना
Topic- The Spirit of 1971 Download
नतीितन
2. Bring on board phrase to decide to accept or deal with (something, such

as a suggestion or idea)
3. Hold up phrasal verb delay, impede, retard, obstruct, hinder रोकना
4. Seal a deal phrase To finalize, or decide upon an agreement or the
terms thereof.
5. Make a mention of phrase To briefly mention or allude to someone or
something का उल्ऱेख करना
6. On course phrase likely to achieve something.
7. Shut down phrasal verb Cease to operate or cause to cease operating बांद
करना
8. Run high phrase (used about the feelings of a group of people) to
be especially strong प्रबऱ या उफान ऩर होना
Topic - Uncertain future Download
1. Go too far phrase to behave in a way that causes trouble or upsets
other people सीमा से बाहर िाना
2. Make up phrasal verb invent, fabricate, concoct, compose, constitute
बनाना
3. Rallying cry phrase A slogan used to rally support for a cause
4. Back to square one phrase to start working on a plan from the beginning
because your previous attempt failed completely
दोबारा से शरू
ु करना
5. Make worse phrase exacerbate, worsen, aggravate, add insult to
injury, intensify
Topic: AIADMK’s Congress Download
1. Take on phrasal verb oppose, challenge, confront, face, fight, stand up
to सामना करना
2. Set aside phrasal verb declare a legal decision or process to be invalid
रद्द करना
3. Status quo ante phrase the previously existing state of affairs. यथान्स्थनत
ऩि
ू ा
4. Draw parallels phrase relate, make a comparison; to indicate ways in
which two distinct things are similar
5. At loggerheads phrase In a dispute or confrontation झगडे में
Topic: Discovery of congress Download
1. Live up to phrase Meet the requirements or expectations of; fulfil,
satisfy, keep, meet ऩरू ा करना
2. Kick off phrasal verb commence, begin, start, inaugurate, initiate शरू
ु
करना
3. So far phrase hitherto, as yet, heretofore, thus far अभी तक

4. Make of phrase to have an opinion about something or someone

5. In conjunction phrase jointly, together, hand in hand साथ-साथ
6. On paper phrase as an idea, but not in a real situation; in theory
कागिों ऩर
Topic: End of Era Download
1. Break down phrasal verb fail, collapse, crumble, disintegrate िूि िाना
2. Level at phrasal verb to criticize or accuse someone.
3. Shy away from phrase steer clear of, avoid, evade, eschew, shun से दरू
भागना
4. Project onto phrasal verb to imagine that someone else experiences one’s
feelings, especially one’s guilt or anger.
5. Set up phrasal verb establish, arrange, organize, create, found स्थापऩत
करना
6. In large part phrase in great measure, for a great deal, in a major way
बहुत
7. Play a part phrase to be involved in में भमू मका ननभाना
Topic: Staying the course Download
1. Stay the course phrase keep going strongly to the end of a race or
contest.
2. At length phrase in detail पिस्तार से
3. Bring down phrasal verb to reduce the level of something
4. So far phrase hitherto, as yet, heretofore, previously, thus far
अभी तक
5. Account for phrasal verb Comprise, make up, constitute, total, represent के
मऱये उत्तरदयी होना
6. Let the guard down phrase to relax and stop being careful and alert.

Topic - Relief, at last Download
1. At last phrase in the end; after much delay. आख़ियकाय, अन्त भें
2. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask भाांग कयना
3. Turn out phrasal verb end, happen, or develop in a particular way.
4. To someone’s credit phrase used about things that someone has achieved;
used for saying that someone deserves praise.
5. Go by phrasal verb in that sense, for that purpose, for this purpose
6. Amount to phrasal verb be equal to, be equivalent to, be tantamount to
के फयाफय होना
7. Reflect badly/poorly on phrase make somebody/something appear to be good,
bad, etc. to other people फयु ी तयह से दर्ााना
Topic - Nose dose Download
1. Plough into phrasal verb to invest money in a business, especially to help
make it successful or to make more money भें ऩैसा
ननवेर् कयना
2. By virtue of phrase because of, due to, owing to, by means of, के
आधाय ऩय
3. In association with phrase in connection with or together with के साथ
मभरकय
4. Take one’s foot off the phrase to make less effort and start to relax आयाभ कयना
pedal
5. Factor in phrasal verb include, take into account र्ामभर कयना
Topic- Three to tangle Download
1. Make strides phrase To make progress प्रगनत कयना
2. Hold someone accountable phrase believe that someone is responsible for
for something. ककसी को जवाफदे ह ठहयाना
3. Amount to phrase Be equivalent to, be tantamount to के फयाफय होना
4. Run with the hare and phrase to try to support both sides in an argument or
hunting with the hounds conflict, in order to make your own life easier.
5. Far from phrase away from, different from, not nearly, से अरग
6. On the same lines phrase Similar वैसा ही

7. In the offing phrase imminent, on the horizon, impending,

forthcoming, coming up, looming होनेवारा है
Topic - Well Won Download
1. Back home phrase in one’s hometown/country.
2. Pencil in phrasal verb to put (someone or something that may be
changed later) on a schedule, list, etc
3. Feel at home phrase feel comfortable and relaxed
4. Defy the odds phrase to accomplish something that most would deem
impossible
5. Get past phrase To overcome or defeat someone हयाना
6. Wind up phrasal verb end, conclude, bring to an end, complete, finish,
wrap up सभेटना, सभाऩन
7. Get over phrasal verb Recover, live through, survive, get beyond,
recuperate उफय ऩाना
8. Last the distance phrase complete a fight without being knocked out.
9. In unison phrase simultaneously, all together सफ एक साथ
10. Work in progress phrase Unfinished work, Unprepared.
11. Miss out phrasal verb leave out, disregard, miss, exclude, cut out फाहय
यखना, छोड़ना
Topic: Tax on the poor Download
1. Far from phrase away from, different from, not nearly, से फहुत दयू
2. Point to phrasal verb indicate, denote, suggest, point out, imply इांगगत
कयना
3. Going forward phrase in the future बववष्म भें
Topic - : A Different slam Download
1. Way back phrase long ago. फहुत ऩहरे
2. Baptism by fire phrase a difficult introduction to a new job or activity.

3. Prior to phrase before से ऩहरे
4. Play a part/role in phrase to be involved in बमू भका ननबाना
5. Usher in phrasal verb introduce, herald, inaugurate, initiate आयां ब कयना
6. Settle down phrasal verb To become calm or composed. र्ान्त होना
7. Someone’s last stand phrase any final effort to defend something or oppose
someone in order to succeed or maintain one’s
position. अांनतभ प्रमास
8. Pass of the baton phrase hand over a particular duty or responsibility.
सौंऩना (कताव्म मा जजम्भेदायी)

Topic- Curse of Goa Download

1. Prick someone’s phrase to make someone do something because they
conscience feel guilty
2. Amount to phrasal verb be equivalent to, be tantamount to के फयाफय होना
3. Be at the receiving end phrase If you are at/on the receiving end of something
unpleasant that someone does, you suffer
because of it: बग
ु तना, झेरना
4. Swing back phrase a return or reversion, as to previous opinion,
custom, or ideology
5. In style phrase in an impressive, grand, or luxurious way.
6. In the making phrase in the process of developing or being made.
7. Get wind of something phrase hear about, be informed of, hear a rumour of.
अपवाह सन
ु ना
8. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask भाांग कयना
Topic - Engage with Caution Download
1. So far phrase thus far अफ तक
2. Rule out phrasal verb dismiss, reject, exclude, discard, prohibit इांकाय
कयना
3. Hold the line phrase not yield/surrender to the pressure of a difficult
situation. कठठन ऩरयजथथनत के दफाव भें न झक ु ना
4. In view of phrase considering, taking into account के भद्दे नजय
5. All along phrase from the very beginning
6. Thanks to phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के कायण से
7. By no means phrase not at all; certainly not. ककसी बी तयह से
Topic: The Oppressor’s wrong Download
1. Break a butterfly upon a phrase to use far more force than is necessary to do
wheel something
2. Deal with phrase handle, cope with, treat, manage, contend with
ननऩटना
3. Go about phrasal verb do, carry out, tackle, undertake, begin, approach
कामा आयम्ब कयना
4. Get into trouble phrase To fall into difficulty. भस
ु ीफत भें पांसना
5. Taken as a whole phrase in general, on the whole, largely
6. Have none of something phrase to refuse to accept थवीकाय कयने से इनकाय कयना
7. Go after phrase pursue, track, trail, run after, chase after ऩीछा
कयना
8. In truth phrase in fact, in reality, actually वाथतव भें

9. For nothing phrase for no good reason

Topic: Eat and Learn Download
1. Across the globe phrase Throughout the world; all over the world. दनु नमा
बय भें
2. Deal with phrasal verb handle, cope with, treat, manage, ननऩटना,
सर
ु झाना
Topic: Arbitrary and Exclusionary Download
1. Rely on phrasal verb depend on, count on, trust, bank on, lean on ननबाय
कयना
2. In effect phrase (used about a rule, a law, etc.) in operation; in
use
3. So far phrase hitherto, thus far अफ तक
4. In essence phrase essentially, basically, fundamentally, सांऺेऩ भें कहें
तो
5. Avail of phrasal verb use, advantage, make use of का राब उठाना

Topic - Era of war is over Download
1. Take place phrase happen, occur, transpire घटित होना
2. In the cross-hairs phrase In a position in which other people are eager to criticize
or attack
3. On the sidelines phrase outside the main sphere of action
4. Hinge on phrasal verb depend on, count on, rest on, rely on, pivot on ऩय टिका
होना
5. Walk the talk phrase To do what one said one could do, or would do
Topic - Crisis in Caucasus Download
1. Work out phrasal verb To develop or formulate something, such as a plan,
strategy, etc. तैमाय कयना
2. Take place phrase happen, occur, transpire, come to pass, घटित होना
3. Break out phrasal verb Start abruptly अचानक शरू
ु होना
4. Go back to phrase to start doing something again that you were doing
before
5. Fight off phrasal verb defend oneself against an attack by someone or
something; repel, repulse, खदे ड़ दे ना
6. Give up phrasal verb quit, abandon, surrender, relinquish, renounce छोड़ दे ना
7. Drag into phrasal verb to force someone to become involved in an unpleasant or
difficult situation
8. On account of phrase because of, due to, by virtue of के कायण
Topic- The best of four Download
1. Result in phrasal verb give rise to, lead to, bring about ऩरयणाभ होना
2. Pick up phrase to catch or suffer from something unpleasant झेरना
3. Hold one’s nerve phrase remain calm and determined in a difficult situation
4. Fight one’s heart phrase to oppose or struggle against
out
5. Put up phrasal verb to show or express a particular type of opposition to
something प्रस्तत
ु कयना
6. Rely on phrasal verb depend on, count on, bank on, hinge on बयोसा कयना
7. Do something the phrase to make someone feel much healthier or happier
world of good

Topic - Promising breakthrough Download

1. In order to do phrase with the purpose or intention of doing something ताकक
something
2. Bear fruit phrase to be successful; to produce results सपर होना
3. Set the stage for phrase prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or beginning
of something). की स्स्थतत ऩैदा कयना
4. Put on the phrase to decide not to do anything about a situation or project
backburner until a later date
5. Deal with phrasal verb tackle, cope with, treat, manage, contend with तनऩिना
6. Pave the way for phrase create situation that allows something to happen. के लरए
भागग प्रशस्त कयना
7. Play a part in phrase take part in, be involved in भें बलू भका तनबाना
8. Help matter phrase To make situation better.
Topic: Knowing the killer Download
1. Call upon/on phrasal verb demand that someone do something. अऩीर कयना
2. Lay down phrasal verb Formulate, ordain, set down, write down, put down, rule
तनधागरयत कयना
3. In this regard phrase in connection with the point previously mentioned इस
संफध
ं भें
4. In practice phrase In fact, actually, in reality
5. Take place phrase happen, occur, have effect, transpire घटित होना
6. Tilt the phrase To change the balance of a situation, such that one side
scales/balance or element is favored or gains advantage.
7. On the other hand phrase used to introduce a contrasting point of view, fact, or
situation. दस
ू यी ओय
Topic - : A Dangerous moment Download
1. Slow down phrasal verb Delay, reduce speed, decelerate, retard, hinder, impede
गतत कभ कयना
2. In the face of phrase Despite, in spite of, notwithstanding के फावजद ू
3. Cast a ballot/vote phrase to vote in an election
4. Shut the door on phrase to make it impossible for something to happen,
especially a plan or a solution to a problem
5. Throw one’s weight phrase To use one’s influence or power to support or promote
behind someone or something
6. Dial up phrasal verb to make something more forceful or extreme
7. The way forward phrase the best option or solution because it is likely to lead to

success आगे फढ़ने का यास्ता

Topic- Talking governor Download
1. At the heart of phrase Most importantly
2. Lash out phrasal verb criticize; attack, hit out, strike out कीचड़ उछारना
3. Hold the office phrase to occupy a powerful position or role, esp. in government
t
4. On the defensive phrase acting in a way that shows that you expect somebody to
attack or criticize you फचाव की भद्र
ु ा भें होना
5. Hue and cry phrase a noisy expression of public anger or disapproval हुल्रड़,
कोराहर
6. Lock horn phrase fight, cross swords, argue, wrangle, dispute रड़ाई
7. Make clear phrase clarify, explain, elucidate, स्ऩष्ि कयना
8. Regardless of phrase in spite of, despite, notwithstanding, without regard to,
irrespective of बरे ही
9. Pipe down phrasal verb to stop making noise; become quieter: शांत हो जाना
Topic - For Internal democracy Download
1. For life phrase forever, permanently, until the end of one’s life
2. Border on the phrase to be almost a certain thing or quality
something
3. A zero-sum game phrase a situation in which an advantage that is won by one of
two sides is lost by the other
4. As opposed to phrase rather than, instead of के ववयोध भें
5. Carry out phrasal verb perform, execute, implement, conduct, accomplish
कामागस्ववत कयना
6. Bear on/upon phrasal verb to have an effect on (something) ऩय प्रबाव डारना
Topic: Trade tactics Download
1. Push up phrasal verb raise, increase, thrust, move up फढ़ाना
2. Rein in phrasal verb Reduce, decrease, contain, curb, check, restrain, hold
back, restrain ऩय रगाभ रगाना
3. Fire up phrasal verb Enthuse, stimulate, excite, arouse, stir up प्रोत्साटहत कयना
4. Put off phrasal verb Postpone, delay, defer, shelve, suspend, adjourn, hold
over िारना
5. Cash in on phrase Take advantage, benefit, do well from, exploit पामदा
उठाना
6. Kick off phrasal verb Start, begin, start the ball rolling, get underway,
commence, initiate शरू ु कयना
7. Leave out phrasal verb Exclude, count out, ignore, except, overlook, omit छोड़

दे ना
8. For now phrase For the time being, for the moment अबी के लरए
9. Rope in phrasal verb Incorporate, add in, enter, involve, bring in शालभर कयआ
10 Drive home phrase to say something clearly and with a lot of force so that
you are certain people understand it; Emphasize, make
clear, illustrate स्ऩष्ि कयना
11. Drive away phrasal verb repel, repulse, shoo away, push away, drive off तनकार
दे ना,
Topic: Ageing regime Download
1. Usher in phrasal verb to be at the start of a new period शरु
ु आत होना
2. Make clear phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify, make obvious स्ऩष्ि
कयना
Topic: Currency pressure Download
1. In the wake of phrase after, following, as a result of, as a consequence of,
ऩरयणाभस्वरूऩ
2. Rein in phrasal verb Restrain, reduce, decrease, temper, curb, contain, inhibit
ऩय रगाभ रगाना
3. In total phrase altogether, कुर लभराकय
4. Walk a tightrope phrase be in situation where mistake is dangerous.
Topic: Managing sports Download
1. Make news phrase To garner attention and be the topic of conversation.
2. Pull up phrasal verb reprimand, rebuke, scold, chide, chastise डांिना, पिकायना
3. Stake claim to phrase to declare that something belongs to you
something
4. Hit the headlines phrase to appear in the news suddenly or receive a lot of
attention in news reports
5. Make clear phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify स्ऩष्ि कयना
6. Find out phrasal verb to get information about something
7. State of affairs phrase situation at particular time. स्स्थतत
8. At a time phrase on each occasion हय फाय
9. Get one’s act phrase to start to organize yourself so that you do things in an
together effective way
10. Make way phrase to provide a space or an opportunity for something else

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK October 2, 2022
 Following are the important idioms and Phrasal verb from The Hindu Editorial that we
learnt last week. (From 26 September to 01 October).
usage of the Phrase. (Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
Topic - Over the top Download
1. Over the top Phrase excessive or exaggerated. हद से अधधक
2. Put out Phrasal verb Make public, make known, circulate, spread, issue,
publish सार्वजननक कयना
3. Hint at Phrasal verb to talk about (something) in an indirect way की ओय
सॊकेत कयना
4. Go through Phrase To examine carefully
5. Deal with Phrasal verb handle, cope with, manage, contend with, cope
with ननऩटना
6. Not long ago Phrase recently हार ही भें
7. For instance Phrase For example उदाहयण के लरए
8. Tap into Phrasal verb use, utilize, exploit, take advantage, capitalize on
राब उठाना
9. Make sure Phrase Ensure, certify, validate, take care, verify सनु नश्चित
कयना
10. Go back to the drawing Phrase to start planning something again because the first
board plan failed नमे लसये से फनाना
Topic - Ageing regime Download
1. Usher in Phrasal verb to be at the start of a new period शरु ु आत होना
2. Make clear Phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify, make obvious
स्ऩष्ट कयना
Topic- Home and abroad Download
1. Expand on Phrasal verb to speak or write about (something) in a more
complete or detailed way
2. Grapple with Phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, deal with से
जूझना
3. Spell out Phrasal verb explain something in detail. फताना, सभझाना
4. Take on Phrasal verb Accept as a challenge
5. Call for Phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask भाॊग कयना
6. Play a role Phrase to be involved in भें बलू भका ननबाना
Topic - Violent front Download

1. Call for Phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask भाॊग कयना
2. Rule of law Phrase the concept that no one is above the law – it is
applied equally and fairly to both the government
and citizens.
3. On the right side of the Phrase obeying the law कानन ू का ऩारन कयना
law
4. Go by Phrasal verb to base an opinion, decision, or judgment on
something के अनस ु ाय
5. As it Turns out Phrasal verb to be known or discovered finally and surprisingly:
जैसा कक मह ऩता िरा है
Topic: Silver lining Download
1. Silver lining Phrase ray of hope, positive side, glimmer of hope उम्भीद
की ककयण
2. Come from behind Phrase (in sport) to win when it was not expected because
you seemed to be losing.
3. Queer the pitch Phrase To ruin, spoil, or undermine one’s efforts, plans, or
ideas. बफगाड़ दे ना
4. Rule out Phrasal verb exclude, disqualify, reject, discard, prohibit फाहय
होना
5. Sharpening of knives Phrase to improve or make better something
6. Take a turn for the better Phrase A change that ultimately leads to a more positive
outcome.
7. Draw level Phrase to become equal to someone in a competition
when they had previously been winning
8. Get past Phrase To be able to pass an obstacle.
9. Old guard Phrase people in organization/game for long time.
Topic - : Turning inward Download
1. On the rise of Phrase becoming more successful.
2. Tap into Phrasal verb capitalize on, use, utilize, exploit, take advantage
राब उठाना
3. Vote out Phrasal verb to dismiss somebody from a position by voting
4. Tone down Phrasal verb to make something less forceful or offensive, भॊद
कयना
5. Turn around Phrasal verb Improve, boost, increase, bump up
6. Slide into Phrasal verb to gradually start to experience an unpleasant or
difficult situation
7. Stand to gain Phrase to be in a situation where you can get an
advantage:

8. Set alarm bells ringing Phrase to make someone feel worried or concerned about
something
9. No end in the sight Phrase No foreseeable end or conclusion to something
Topic- Talent and recognition Download
1. Cut down Phrasal verb reduce, curtail, trim, fell, shorten कटौती कयना
2. List out Phrasal verb give the names of
3. Take a call Phrase To take a decision
4. Do away with Phrase Remove, dispose of, get rid of, eradicate, abolish,
dispense with छुटकाया ऩाना
5. On offer Phrase available उऩरब्ध
6. Contrary to Phrase In contradiction of, against, counter to, in contrast
to, in opposition to के वर्ऩयीत
Topic - Separately together Download
1. Call for Phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, भाॊग कयना
2. Spell out Phrasal verb Make explicit; specify in detail फताना, सभझाना
3. Be found wanting Phrase be discovered or found not good enough नाकाभ
ऩामा जाना
4. Take on Phrasal verb Face, confront, oppose, fight, vie with, stand up to
को टक्कय दे ना
5. Tie up Phrasal verb to form a relationship with someone के साथ
गठफॊधन कयना
6. Caught up in a storm Phrase To be in, or to get into a difficult situation
7. Push back Phrasal verb To resist, oppose, or protest something. ऩीछे
धकेरना
8. Show up Phrasal verb become evident, come to light, be noticed, point
up, make clear, reveal साप नजय आना
9. Attend to Phrasal verb to manage or take care of something or someone
ऩय ध्मान दे ना
Topic: Evolving chair Download
1. Pick up Phrasal verb Speed up, accelerate, improve, quicken, stimulate
तेज कयना
2. Point to Phrasal verb Indicate, point out, show, suggest, direct इॊधगत
कयना
3. Carve out Phrasal verb to make or create फनाना
Topic: No discrimination Download
1. Set right Phrase correct, rectify, put right, sort out ठीक कयना

2. Carry on Phrasal verb continue, keep on, persist, go on, keep going जायी
यखना
3. Lay down Phrasal verb Ordain, decree, set down, write down, put down,
rule, dictate, formulate ननधावरयत कयना
Topic: Playtime Download
1. Reach out Phrasal verb try to communicate with a person or a group of
people, usually in order to help or involve them तक
ऩहुॉिना
2. Deal with Phrasal verb Cope with, manage, tackle, handle, contend with से
ननऩटना
3. In the run-up to Phrase period of time just before important event. के ठीक
ऩहरे की अर्धध
4. Turn out Phrasal verb prove to be the case; transpire, emerge, come to
light, उबयना, ननकरना
5. In sync with Phrase Happening, functioning, or moving at the same
time and pace as someone or something;
simultaneously के साथ तारभेर बफठाना
6. Set up Phrasal verb Establish, inaugurate, found, institute, launch,
organize स्थावऩत कयना
7. soft power Phrase the ability of a country to persuade others to do
what it wants without resorting to force or coercion
Topic: Managing sports Download
1. Make news Phrase To garner attention and be the topic of
conversation.
2. Pull up Phrasal verb reprimand, rebuke, scold, chide, chastise डाॊटना,
पटकायना
3. Stake claim to something Phrase to declare that something belongs to you
4. Hit the headlines Phrase to appear in the news suddenly or receive a lot of
attention in news reports
5. Make clear Phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify स्ऩष्ट कयना
6. Find out Phrasal verb to get information about something
7. State of affairs Phrase situation at particular time. श्स्थनत
8. At a time Phrase on each occasion हय फाय
9. Get one’s act together Phrase to start to organize yourself so that you do things
in an effective way
10. Make way Phrase to provide a space or an opportunity for something
else

learnt last week. (From 03 October to 08 October).
usage of the Phrase. (Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
Topic - Boxed in Download
1. Box in Phrasal verb prevent someone or something from
moving freely.
2. Into the eye of a new storm Phrase in the middle of a difficult situation.
कठिन पररस्थिति के बीच में
3. In particular Phrase Especially, specially, particularly,
above all, specifically विशेषकर
4. Point out Phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight,
emphasize ठिखाना
5. Push up Phrasal verb raise, increase िद्ृ धि करना
6. Be at pains Phrase make every effort, spare no effort, Try
very hard to do something कोई कसर
नह ीं छोड़ना
Topic - No Family Man Download
1. On the right track Phrase following a course that is likely to
result in success. सह राथिे पर
2. Play favorites Phrase show favouritism towards someone or
something.
3. Turn the spotlight on Phrase To focus on or bring attention to

someone or something. पर ध्यान केंठिि
करना
4. hold the reins Phrase to be in control बागडोर सींभाऱना
5. Set the ball rolling Phrase to be in control बागडोर सींभाऱना
6. Make clear Phrase clarify, explain, elucidate, spell out
थपष्ट करना
7. Set out Phrase Leave, depart, go, move off, start out,
head off प्रथिान करना
8. Strike a chord Phrase Create an emotional response के साि
जुड़ाि होना
9. So far Phrase hitherto, as yet, heretofore, previously,
thus far अब िक

10. In office Phrase (of a government) in power

11. In a bad light Phrase to make someone seem to be a bad
person गऱि िर के से ठिखाना
12. Tilt the scales Phrase To change the balance of a situation,
such that one side or element is
favored or gains advantage. के पऺ में
झक
ु ाि होना
13. Stem from Phrasal verb derive from, come from, spring from,
proceed from, emanate from, originate
from से उत्पन्न होना
14. At times Phrase Sometimes, once in a while, every so
often कभी कभी
15. Make public Phrase Make known, publicize, reveal,
announce, put out सािवजतनक करना
Topic- Playtime Download
1. Reach out Phrasal verb try to communicate with a person or a
group of people, usually in order to
help or involve them िक पहुुँचना
2. Deal with Phrasal verb Cope with, manage, tackle, handle,
contend with से तनपटना
3. In the run-up to Phrase period of time just before important
event. के िीक पहऱे की अिधि
4. Turn out Phrasal verb prove to be the case; transpire,
emerge, come to light, उभरना, तनकऱना
5. In sync with Phrase Happening, functioning, or moving at
the same time and pace as someone or
something; simultaneously के साि
िाऱमेऱ बबिाना
6. Set up Phrasal verb Establish, inaugurate, found, institute,
launch, organize थिावपि करना
7. Soft power Phrase the ability of a country to persuade
others to do what it wants without
resorting to force or coercion
Topic - Love and Loss Download
1. Result in Phrasal verb Cause, bring about, give rise to, be the
occasion of निीजिन
2. Descend into Phrase If a situation descends into a particular
state, it becomes worse: खराब स्थिति

में प्रिेश करना

3. Bring to trial Phrase prosecute, take to court, arraign,
indict, bring to justice
Topic: Making every drop count Download
1. Every drop count Phrase it refers to the importance of water on
this planet.
Topic - : Neutrality and abstention Download
1. Thus far Phrase Up until now, up to now, yet, so far,
hitherto, to date अब िक
2. Play a part in Phrase be involved in में भमू मका तनभाना
3. Set out Phrasal verb Specify, define, explain, describe,
outline, elaborate रखना, ठिखाना
Topic- Exhuming new light Download
1. Thanks to Phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के
कारण से
2. Herculean task Phrase daunting task, challenging task,
demanding task, arduous task, onerous
task कठिन कायव
3. Build on Phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for
further development
4. Put something in perspective Phrase To compare something with a similar
thing to give a clearer, more accurate
idea.
5. Live on Phrasal verb live, survive, subsist, hold out, endure
जीविि रहना
6. Turn out (to be) Phrasal verb prove to be the case; emerge,
transpire, come to light प्रकट हो जाना,
तनकऱना
7. Throw up Phrasal verb to raise quickly उिाना
8. Shed/throw a light on Phrase to provide information about
something or to make something
easier to understand: पर रौशनी डाऱना
Topic - Don’t lure, but persuade Download
1. Spell out Phrasal verb Make explicit; specify in detail बिाना
2. Amount to Phrasal verb be equivalent to, be tantamount to, be
equal to के बराबर होना
3. Level playing field Phrase a situation in which everyone has a fair
and equal chance of succeeding.
4. Lay down Phrasal verb establish, prescribe, determine,

dictate, lie down तनिावररि करना

5. In practice Phrase In reality िाथिविक ूपप से
6. Win over Phrasal verb Convince, persuade, win around मनाना
Topic: A synthetic click Download
1. Snap together Phrase Cause to be firmly attached; attach,
bind, affix, join जकड़ना, बाींिना
2. From then on Phrase thereafter, since that time, thus, from
that time, from that moment इसके बाि
से
3. Figure out Phrasal verb work out, understand, decipher,
comprehend, find out पिा ऱगाना
Topic: Slow lane driving Download
1. Bounce back Phrasal verb to return quickly to a normal condition
after a difficult situation or event
2. A big deal Phrase something that is very important. बड़ी
बाि होना
3. Lay out Phrasal verb to explain something clearly,
4. Point to Phrasal verb indicate, denote, suggest, point out,
इींधगि करना
5. Sit out Phrasal verb to not be involved in something िरू िरू
रहना
6. In particular Phrase particularly, especially, specifically,
notably, mainly विशेष ूपप से
7. Be out of the woods Phrase to no longer be in danger or difficulty

usage of the Phrase.(Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
Topic - Battle for the Sena Download
1. Have a bearing on Phrase to have an influence on something or a
relationship to something
पर असर प
2. Regardless of Phrase in spite of, despite, notwithstanding,
without regard to, irrespective of
3. Leave no stone unturned Phrase to do everything you can to achieve a

good result, especially when looking for
something
सर
4. Face off Phrasal verb defy, battle, front, confront
स र
5. On the other hand Phrase Instead, conversely, alternatively, then
again, in contrast
Topic - Kicking around Download
1. Kick around Phrasal verb To informally discuss something, typically
a plan or idea.
2. So far Phrase thus far
अब त
3. Live up to Phrase Meet the requirements or expectations
of
पर र
4. Ball set to roll Phrase to start an activity or do something which
other people will join in with later
5. Fresh/new lease of life Phrase new energy and enthusiasm
6. Usher in Phrasal verb to cause important changes to start
happening
र
7. Result in Phrasal verb give rise to, lead to, bring about, cause
त त
8. The likes of Phrase A similar kind

स तर
Topic- Nothing left to chance Download
1. Nothing left to chance Phrase to prepare for everything possible
2. Be shrouded in Phrase to be a matter about which very little is
controversy/mystery known or understood
र
3. So far Phrase thus far, hitherto
अब त
4. Be blessed with Phrase to be lucky in having a particular thing
5. Bring up Phrase To take care of and educate (a child);
rear.
प -प स
6. At times Phrase Sometimes, from time to time, on
occasion, once in a while, now and then
7. Strike a balance Phrase to find a satisfactory compromise

between two extremes.
सत र
8. Cut out Phrasal verb To stop doing something.
,ब र
9. Run away with Phrase win a competition or prize easily.
10. Rob of Phrasal verb To deprive someone or something of
something essential.
स त र
Topic - Winter is coming Download
1. Cash in on Phrase capitalize on, profit from, take advantage
of, benefit from, make use of
2. Rein in Phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain.

पर
Topic: Ordinary Men Download
1. Be all things to do all people Phrase To try to do things that will please
everyone.
स र र स
र
2. Capitalize on Phrasal verb cash in on, take advantage of, make use
of, profit by, exploit

3. Go down to the wire Phrase the result will not be decided or known
until the very end
4. Dish out Phrasal verb to give something, or to tell something
such as information or your opinions
ब र
5. All the while Phrase whole time
पर स
6. Wear something on one’s sleeve Phrase To openly display or make known one’s
belief, value, emotion, or sentiment
7. On the back foot Phrase To be in a position of disadvantage,
retreat, or defeat
8. In contrast with Phrase as opposed to, in contrast to
पर त
9. Therein lies Phrase in what has just been mentioned we see
the reason or explanation for (a
particular situation, quality, or problem)
10. Brazen out Phrasal verb to act confidently and not admit that a
problem exists:
Topic - : In Preparation Download
1. In preparation Phrase in order to get ready for
2. In tandem Phrase together, in partnership, jointly, in

conjunction
स स
3. Pull out Phrasal verb stop being involved in something
4. Hog the limelight Phrase To receive or attempt to garner attention
or praise at the expense or to the
exclusion of someone or something else.
स ब र
5. Pass the baton Phrase to pass job and responsibility on to
another
Topic- Dangerous spiral Download
1. In sight Phrase Imminent, approaching, impending,
coming, about to happen
2. Point to Phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of,
evidence, signal, signify
त र
3. On the contrary Phrase used to show that you think or feel the
opposite of what has just been stated

स पर त
4. Come to an end Phrase to reach an end
5. Back off Phrasal verb retreat, withdraw, step back, back up,
back down
प
6. Bring to an end Phrase terminate, stop, end, halt, cease
स त र
7. Wreak havoc Phrase to cause great damage
र बरप
Topic - No time for Placebo Download
1. Mark out Phrasal verb to select or choose for some particular
purpose etc
2. In theory Phrase as a general idea which may not be true
in reality
स त प
3. Come down on Phrasal verb criticize or punish someone harshly.
पर र प
4. Rise up Phrasal verb come to the surface; soar
ब
Topic: Smash hit Download
1. Smash hit Phrase An outstanding success
2. Ward off Phrasal verb Deflect, keep at bay, fend off
र र ( तर )
3. Slam into Phrasal verb To collide with someone or something in
a very forceful or violent manner.
र
4. Take place Phrase Happen, occur, come about, come off,
transpire
त
5. Out of the way Phrase (of a place) remote or secluded
र
6. Wipe out Phrasal verb eliminate, destroy, annihilate, eradicate,
obliterate
Topic: Split over hijab Download

1. In addition to Phrase besides, as well as, apart from,

furthermore, together with

अ
2. On the other hand Phrase Used to introduce a contrasting point of
view, fact, or situation
सर ओर
3. At the cost of Phrase by giving up or hurting (something else)
त पर, स ब
4. Give rise to Phrase cause, lead to, generate, result in, bring
about
प र
5. In the garb of Phrase in the name of, for the sake of
6. Detract from Phrasal verb to make something seem less valuable or

less deserving of admiration than it really
is

usage of the Phrase.(Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
Topic - Fuel to the fire Download
1. Fuel to the fire Phrase to make a bad situation worse आग
2. A Cautionary tale Phrase story or event used as warning.

3. Breath life back into Phrase to give new energy and excitement to
(something)
4. At the heart of Phrase be the most important part of something.
5. Step in Phrasal verb interfere, intervene, get involved, take action
6. Stem from Phrasal verb arise from, originate from, spring from, derive
from उ
7. In principle Phrase in general, but possibly not in detail
,
8. Follow up Phrasal verb to take further action connected with it
9. In the face of Phrase despite, in spite of, notwithstanding

10. Raise eyebrow Phrase to cause other people to react with surprise or
mild disapproval. अच
11. Hold firm Phrase be remain static or stable
12. Threw into chaos Phrase make people feel very confused and not certain
about what they should do
13. Draw to a close Phrase to come to an end
Topic - Questionable urgency Download
1. In a bad light Phrase in a way that makes someone or something
look bad
2. Set aside Phrasal verb to decide not to consider something; dismiss,
cancel
3. Take a cognisance of Phrase to notice or give attention to (something)
4. Go by Phrasal verb To base an opinion or analysis on a specific
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Topic- Gone girls Download
1. Tip of the iceberg Phrase the small noticeable part of a much larger
situation or problem that remains hidden.
2. Play out Phrasal verb happen; take place /
3. In broad daylight Phrase during the day, when everyone can see.
उ
4. Tug at the heartstrings Phrase to cause someone to feel a great deal of pity or
sadness for someone
5. Turn down Phrasal verb refuse, reject
6. Hit the headline Phrase to appear in the news suddenly or receive a lot
of attention in news reports आ
7. Put in place Phrase to establish.
8. Roll out Phrasal verb Officially launch or introduce a new product or
schem
9. Result in Phrasal verb To be the cause of:
10. Deal with Phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to
,
Topic - Tread carefully Download
1. Lead the charge Phrase be at the forefront आग
2. Account for Phrasal verb constitute, form, total, compose, be responsible
for उ
4. At the tail end of Phrase the last part of an event, situation
5. Point to Phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of, evidence,
signal, signify इ ग
Topic: Hill race Download
1. Set the stage for Phrase prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or
beginning of something).
2. Fizzle out Phrasal verb to gradually end, often in a disappointing or
weak way , ग
3. Harp on Phrasal verb to talk or complain about something many

times ग
4. Hail from Phrasal verb to have come from there originally आ

5. Come to the fore Phrase to become prominent; to become important

आ
6. Time and again Phrase Frequently, often, repeatedly, many times -
Topic - : Whose pleasures Download

1. In keeping with Phrase in accordance with, in agreement with, in line
with , अ
2. In line with Phrase In line with (Phrase) – In alignment or
accordance with अ
3. In doubt Phrase doubtful, uncertain, dubious, questionable,
debatable
Topic- A travesty of Justice Download
1. A clean slate Phrase a record of your work or behavior that does not
show any mistakes or bad things that you have
done
2. Fly in the face of Phrase completely oppose something most people
believe.
3. Rest with Phrasal verb to depend on something: आ
4. Find fault Phrasal verb to look for and discover mistakes in someone or
something /
5. Fall short of Phrase fail to meet an expectation
6. Lay something to Phrase to hold someone responsible for something
someone’s doorstep
7. Out of line Phrase behaving in a way that is not acceptable or right
Topic - Murders most foul Download
1. Spare no expense Phrase pay any amount of money in order to achieve
something. ई
2. Call into question Phrase cast doubt on something.
उ
3. Add to Phrasal verb increase, magnify, amplify, augment, intensify
Topic: Checks without balance Download

1. Place a hold on Phrasal verb To delay or postpone some state, activity,
event, etc.
2. Regardless of Phrase in spite of, despite, notwithstanding, without
regard to, irrespective of

3. Cut a figure Phrase to have a particular appearance

4. Move off Phrasal verb to leave
Topic: Extended family Download
1. At the helm Phrase in charge of an organization, project, etc.
2. At the cost of Phrase by giving up
3. Find one’s feet Phrase to become able to act independently and with
confidence
4. Shake off Phrasal verb Remove, get rid of, get away from, leave behind
,
5. In order to Phrase With the purpose /intention of doing something
6. Reach out Phrasal verb try to communicate with a person or a group of

people, usually in order to help or involve them
च
7. The last word Phrase the last comment or decision about something
अ
8. Go awry Phrase not happen as hoped or planned. आ
अ आ
9. Take pride in Phrase to be proud of ग
10. Tilt the scale Phrase To change the balance of a situation, such that
one side or element is favored or gains
advantage
Topic - Mission Down Under Download
1. Take on Phrasal verb oppose, challenge, confront, face, fight, stand
up to
2. Eat into Phrasal verb use up a quantity of profits, resources, or time.
3. Pit against Phrasal verb set against, match against, put in opposition to,
put in competition with च
4. Get past Phrase defeat someone
5. War minus the Phrase serious sport has nothing to do with fair play. It
shooting is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness,
disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in
witnessing violence. It is war minus the
shooting
6. Deal with Phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to
,
7. Line up Phrasal verb to arrange for an event or activity to happen

8. Fancy one’s chances Phrase To believe that one has a good chance of
success.
Topic - Through Choppy seas Download
1. Choppy seas Phrase troublesome, difficult or uncertain times.
2. Put the house in order Phrase Make necessary reforms. आ
3. Get a handle on Phrase to get it under control or to fully understand it.
4. Sweep to power Phrase to win an election by a very large number of
votes
5. Revolving door Phrase used to refer to a situation in which someone
moves from an influential government position
to a position in a private company, or vice
versa.
6. Be in the reckoning Phrase being considered for a job or position
7. At hand Phrase close in time; about to happen ,
8. Set right Phrase To believe that one has a good chance of
success.
9. So as to Phrase with the aim of, in order that
10. Turn out Phrase prove to be the case; transpire, emerge, come
to light उ ,
11. Dig out Phrasal verb to get someone out of something
12. Get the job done Phrase To fulfil one’s task, to do what is required to do

usage of the phrase.(Don’t try to mug up instead try to understand the inherent meaning
Topic - Vital intervention Download
1. Deal with phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to,
, ऱ
2. Take note of phrase pay attention य
3. In the light of phrase In view of, taking into consideration,
considering, taking into account य म
र
4. Get away phrasal verb to make escape (after a crime) बच ऱ
5. Set the tone for phrase to establish a particular mood or character for
something:
6. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, म र
7. Give rise to phrase cause to happen. र
8. Add to phrasal verb increase, magnify, amplify, augment, intensify
ब
9. On the one hand phrase Used to introduce a point of view, fact, or
situation, followed by another that typically
contrasts with it. रफ
10. On the other (hand) phrase Conversely, alternatively, oppositely र ओर
Topic - Out of Favour Download
1. Out of favour phrase having lost approval.
2. Needless to say phrase of course र
3. Add to phrasal verb crease, magnify, amplify, augment, intensify
ब
4. Fall out phrasal verb have an argument. र
5. Turn the tables phrase To change or reverse something dramatically.
ब ऱ
6. Rein in phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain. र ऱ म ऱ
7. Meet with phrasal verb to unexpectedly experience trouble, danger,
difficulty etc म र

Topic- One-man rule Download

1. A clean sweep phrase situation in which one person wins
everything
2. At the height of phrase at the most intense or forceful aspect of

something. च र
3. No longer phrase Not now as formerly. अब और
4. Be attributed to phrase to believe that something was caused or done
by somebody/something ऱ म र
र
5. Pave the way for phrase create situation that allows something to
happen. ऱ म र
6. Stand up to phrase confront, face, resist, withstand म र
7. Deal with phrase cope with, handle, manage, attend to
8. Paint a picture of phrase describe (someone or something) in a
particular way.
Topic - Ending dominance Download
1. Come down on phrase to punish or criticize a person or activity very
strongly फ र ,
2. Keep something at bay phrase to prevent someone or something unpleasant
from harming you र र
3. Shut out phrasal verb exclude, keep out, shut र
4. Business–as–usual phrase used to say that something is working or
continuing in the normal or usual way म
र
5. For instance phrase For example, As, Such as र ऱ
6. Call out phrasal verb to criticize someone or ask them to explain
their actions ऱ च र
Topic: The job and the Man Download
1. A man of colour phrase A man who is not white
2. Point to phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of र
3. End up phrasal verb to reach or come to a place, condition, or
situation that was not planned or expected
च (अ म)
4. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight

5. Wind down phrasal verb to end gradually or to cause something to do

this अ र
6. Walk a fine line phrase to achieve or maintain a balance
7. In good faith phrase With good intentions; sincerely and fairly
य
8. A tall ask phrase a request that is difficult to fulfill: म
9. A Clean slate phrase a state in which you are starting an activity or
process again, not considering what has
happened in the past at all
10. Mixed signals phrase a showing of thoughts or feelings that are very
different from each other
Topic - : An Unkind hike Download
1. Leave out phrasal verb omit, neglect, exclude, overlook, miss
2. At a glance phrase immediately upon looking. रम

3. Shoot up phrasal verb (of a price or amount) rise suddenly.
4. For instance phrase For example, As, Such as र ऱ
5. Spell out phrasal verb Explain something in detail. ब , म
6. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight
7. Bear in mind phrase to be mindful of or consider something. य

र
8. Nest–egg phrase a sum of money that you are saving for a
particular purpose
9. Roll back phrasal verb to reduce something to an earlier level or
standard
10. Token gesture phrase an action or a decision that is so small or
inconsequential as to be only symbolic
र
11. Make the cut phrase To succeed at something or meet a requirement
Topic- Limits of pleasure Download
1. As far as ––––––––– is phrase as regards the interests or case of —. –
concerned
––––– ब
2. Go against phrase oppose or resist something. ऱफ

3. Needless to say phrase of course र

4. Brush aside phrasal verb disregard, ignore, dismiss, shrug off, pass over,
put aside रअ र
5. Set aside phrasal verb to decide not to consider something. र र
6. The sooner the better phrase as soon as possible , अ
7. In line with phrase in alignment or accordance with अ र
8. Make a case for something phrase To state/say the reasons why something should
be done or should be the case.
Topic - Explosive affairs Download
1. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for म र
2. Tell-tale signs phrase A tell-tale sign is an indication that clearly show
something has happened or exists, often
something that is a secret
3. Go awry phrase not happen as hoped or planned
अ
4. Under someone’s radar phrase ignored or not noticed by someone or by people
5. Call into question phrase to express doubt about something ऱ
6. In the wake of phrase after, following, as a result of, as a
consequence of र म
7. To the credit of phrase deserving praise and respect और म
8. Bear testimony to phrase serve as evidence or proof that something

exists or is the case.
9. At hand phrase nearby, imminent, near, available
10. Throw up phrasal verb cause, create, produce, turn up म
(च य )
11. Deal with phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to
भऱ ,
12. Seize on/upon phrasal verb to use, accept, or take advantage of something
quickly or enthusiastically मऱ र
13. Put the heat on phrase to try to persuade or force someone to do
something; Urging & persuading
Topic: Careless threats Download
1. Hold talk phrase to have formal or official discussions about an
issue or a situation.

2. Bode (well/ill) phrase Be an omen of a particular outcome; augur,

presage, portend, foretell ( भ/
अ भ)
3. On the brink of phrase On the verge of doing something or of having
some imminent event happen र र
4. Take someone hostage phrase to take or keep (someone) as a hostage. ब
ब

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK November 6, 2022
learnt last week. (From 31 October to 05 November).
The Hindu Editorial – Careless threats (Oct 31, 2022)
1 Hold talk Phrase to have formal or official discussions about an
2 Bode (well/ill) Phrase Be an omen of a particular outcome; augur,
presage, portend, foretell ( /
)
3 On the brink of Phrase On the verge of doing something or of having
some imminent event happen प
4 Take someone hostage Phrase to take or keep (someone) as a hostage.
The Hindu Editorial – A bird in the hand (Oct 31, 2022)

1 In the hand Phrase under one’s control.
2 Put up Phrasal verb to show or express your feelings about
something
3 Make a killing Phrase have a great financial success; gain, profit
4 Frown on/upon Phrasal verb to disapprove of (something)

5 Beg the question Phrase raise a point that has not been dealt with;
invite an obvious question.
6 Remains to be seen Phrase Used to express the notion that something is
not yet known
The Hindu Editorial – United against terror (Nov 01, 2022)
1 Drag one’s feet on Phrase be deliberately slow or reluctant to act. प
2 Hold responsible for Phrase believe that someone is responsible for

something.
3 Keep up Phrasal verb continue, persist with, persevere with,
maintain
4 Press the point Phrase to repeat an idea often in a way that is
annoying to show that it is very important
The Hindu Editorial – The burden of tragedy (Nov 01, 2022)

1 Point to Phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
2 A case in point Phrase instance or example; illustrate प
3 Under a cloud Phrase To be under suspicion, in trouble
4 Make public Phrasal verb make known, broadcast, publish, reveal,

publicize
5 Pay attention to Phrase to watch, listen to, or think about something
or someone carefully or with interest:
6 Carry out Phrasal verb perform, execute, implement, conduct,

accomplish प
7 In place Phrase Established प
8 Account for Phrasal verb constitute, form, total compose, be
responsible for
The Hindu Editorial – The gun and the pen (Nov 02, 2022)
1 Call for demand, require, request, ask for,
2 In effect Phrase in fact; for all practical purposes ,
;
3 Far from Phrase not at all
4 Arm oneself with Phrase to equip someone with whatever is needed to
fight against someone or something.
5 Conjure up Phrasal verb evoke, invoke, call forth, visualize,

The Hindu Editorial – The second coming (Nov 02, 2022)
1 Negotiate one’s way Phrase to find a path (and follow it) that takes you
where you wish to go.
2 Push for Phrasal verb to demand repeatedly, or to take strong
action to try to make it happen
3 Live up to the expectation Phrase To be as good as or have the qualities that
of someone predicted, expected प
4 Road ahead Phrase The future course or path for someone or

some group.

5 Bring about Phrasal verb cause, create, bring in, produce, achieve.
The Hindu Editorial – Reporting rape (Nov 03, 2022)

1 Point at Phrasal verb to aim or direct something at someone or
something
2 In place Phrase established. प
3 On the ground Phrase In a place where real, practical work is done.
प
4 Be up to someone Phrase be decided by particular person; be the
responsibility of particular person. ऊप
The Hindu Editorial – Seeds of hope (Nov 03, 2022)

1 In limbo Phrase in a situation where you do not know what
will happen or when something will happen
2 In principle Phrase in general, but possibly not in detail

प ,
3 In effect Phrase in fact; for all practical purposes ,
;
4 In vogue Phrase in the current fashion or style
The Hindu Editorial – Lone exception (Nov 03, 2022)
1 Make gain Phrase Make improvement
2 Take place Phrase Occur, happen, go on
3 In contrast Phrase as opposed to; used when second thing very
different from first. प
4 In the wake of Phrase after, following, as a result of, as a
consequence of प प
5 Step up Phrasal verb increase, intensify, strengthen, augment,
escalate
6 Break out Phrasal verb (of war) start suddenly; begin, start, erupt
7 Have a task cut out Phrase have a difficult job to do.

The Hindu Editorial – The right and worse (Nov 04, 2022)
1 Look for Phrasal verb search for, hunt for, seek, look about for, look
round for

2 Fall apart Phrasal verb To break down; collapse, fail

3 Strike a chord Phrase Create an emotional response
4 Under one’s watch Phrase Under one’s supervision

The Hindu Editorial – Heavy-handed hurry (Nov 04, 2022)
1 Turn out (to be) Phrase Emerge, transpire, come about, happen,
become, come to pass ,
2 Take down Phrasal verb the removal of a website, web page, or file
from the internet, typically in response to a
formal request
3 Deal with Phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to
प
The Hindu Editorial – Hazy signals (Nov 05, 2022)
1 Stock up Phrasal verb to buy a large amount of something so that
you will have enough for the future
2 Hold up Phrasal verb to offer something or someone as an example

3 Talk up to speak with enthusiasm about something
4 For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as
5 Raise eyebrow Phrase to cause other people to react with surprise
or mild disapproval.
6 Leave out Phrasal verb to fail to include something or someone;
omit:
7 Go by Phrasal verb To base an opinion or analysis on a specific
piece of information
8 Rein in Phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain. प
9 Point out Phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
10 Owing to Phrase Because of or on account of

11 Eat into Phrasal verb damage something by eroding or corroding it
,
12 Show up Phrasal verb become evident, come to light, be noticed,
point up, make clear, reveal
13 Be better served by Phrase You would be more successful if
14 Shore up hold up, support, sustain, prop up, buttress,

bolster, reinforce ,
The Hindu Editorial – Remote voting (Nov 05, 2022)
1 Across the globe Phrase Throughout the world; all over the world.
2 Miss out Phrasal verb leave out, disregard, miss, exclude, cut out
,
3 In person Phrasal verb actually present; In one’s physical presence;
personally प
4 On the face of it Phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, outwardly, it
seems प
5 As opposed to Phrase rather than, instead of
6 Deal with Phrasal verb cope with, handle, manage, attend to, see to
, प
7 On account of Phrase because of, due to, by virtue of

learnt last week. (From 07 November to 12 November).
Topic - High stakes
1. In a row phrase in line, consecutive, in succession
2. Date back to phrase To be made or begun at a particular time in the
past. दश
3. Break out phrasal verb Start abruptly श
4. Bring down phrasal verb overthrow, topple, overturn, knock down,

Topic - Remote voting
1. Across the globe phrase Throughout the world; all over the world. द
भ
2. Miss out phrasal verb leave out, disregard, miss, exclude, cut out
,
3. In person phrase actually present; In one’s physical presence;
personally
4. On the face of it phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, outwardly, it
seems
5. As opposed to phrase rather than, instead of
भ ,
7. On account of phrase because of, due to, by virtue of

Topic- Economics and exclusion
1. On the face of it phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, it seems
2. Strike down phrasal verb to make null and void; abolish a law द
4. Carve out phrasal verb to make or create; take something from a larger
whole

5. In principle phrase in general, but possibly not in detail

,
6. Throw open phrase make something accessible.
7. A share of cake phrase a portion or part of something
8. Crowd out phrasal verb oust, overthrow, remove. द , द
Topic - Democratic Deficit
1. The way forward phrase the best option or solution because it is likely to
lead to success
2. Take a turn phrase To change in condition especially quickly or
suddenly.
3. Step down phrasal verb withdraw, resign (from a position or office) द
4. Take to the streets phrase To gather together in the public streets of a

town or city to show communal solidarity in
opposition.
5. Hold office phrase to occupy a powerful position or role, esp. in
government
6. Shore up phrasal verb bolster, reinforce ,hold up, support, buttress,
Topic: A necessary signal

1. Make clear phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify
2. Account for phrasal verb constitute, make up, comprise, form, be
responsible for द
3. Stand to lose the most phrase may/might lose द
4. Rely on phrasal verb Depend, count on , bank on भ
5. In the interim phrase at or during the same time : meanwhile इ
6. Foot the bill phrase pay the bill for something( when amount is
considered large) भ
7. Set out phrasal verb specify, define, explain, describe, detail, give
particular of
8. Spell out phrasal verb Explain something in detail. ,
9. Reel under phrasal verb To struggle to deal with some oppressive or
difficult burden or responsibility.
10. The flavour of the phrase Someone or something very popular but only
month/season temporarily or ephemerally.

11. Result in phrase To be the cause of:

12. Get the job done phrase To fulfil one’s task; to do what is required to do.
13. Loud and clear phrase very clearly. –
14. Come at a price phrase To have a negative or unpleasant consequence
due to some action
Topic - : Considering consent
1. In tune with phrase in accordance with
2. Take into phrase take into account, consider, bear in mind

consideration
3. Factor in phrasal verb include, take into account श

4. Make out phrasal verb formulate, frame, draw up, devise, prepare
,
5. In practice phrase In reality, actually
6. With an eye on phrase Focused on a particular thing or area
7. Train one’s gun on phrase it means to give close, possibly hostile, attention
to something; targeting someone/something
Topic- Needless needling
1. Take exception to phrase object strongly to; oppose
2. Walk the extra mile phrase to make more effort than expected/ required
3. Is better placed phrase To be in a better position or situation to do or

have something.
4. Rest on phrasal verb be based on; depend on. भ
Topic - Saffron strides
1. A shot in the arm phrase an encouraging stimulus; boost, fillip, push, spur
2. A close fight phrase A contest or competition in which the winner

achieves victory by only a very narrow margin.
3. Put someone in a spot phrase in a difficult situation

4. Point to phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
इश
5. Convert something phrasal verb to change or make something change from one
into form, purpose, system, etc., to another द
6. Stitch together phrasal verb to create or form something quickly or roughly

out of many different things.

7. No more phrase Died
8. Back to the wall phrase in a desperate situation. श
Topic: Content slot
1. Lay down phrasal verb formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up, frame

इश
3. On the face of it phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, outwardly, it
seems
4. Be left something to phrase to give someone responsibility for dealing with
someone something: ऊ द ( द
)
5. Step in phrasal verb interfere, intervene, get involved, take action
6. Take on board phrase to understand or accept an idea or a piece of

information
7. Foot the bill phrase pay the bill for something( when amount is
considered large) भ
8. In operation phrase being in effect or operation भ
9. Do away with phrase Remove, dispose of, get rid of, eradicate,
abolish, dispense with
10. Sort out phrasal verb resolve a problem or difficulty. ,
,
Topic - : Unlaundered truth
1. Deal with phrase handle, cope with, treat, manage ,
2. As far as ––––––––––– phrase as regards the interests or case of — –––

– concerned
–––
3. Amount to phrasal verb total; be equal to
4. Go by phrasal verb To base an opinion or analysis on a specific piece
of information,
5. At a snail’s pace phrase extremely slowly
6. Drive home phrase make something clearly and fully understood by

the use of repeated or forcefully direct

arguments.
Topic - : Research first
1. In a hurry phrase Hastily, quickly, rapidly, in a rush द
2. In line with phrase In accordance with
3. In its entirety phrase with all parts included

4. For one’s own sake phrase for the benefit, advantage, or good of oneself or
another person
6. Up one’s game phrase to try harder and improve the quality of what
you are doing
Topic - : Measuring trade
1. Find one’s feet phrase to start to be comfortable in a new situation
द द ,
2. Thanks to phrase owing to, as a result of, because of
3. For instance phrase For example, As, Such as द
4. Factor in phrasal verb include, take into account श
5. At/in one go phrase in one attempt

learnt last week. (From 14 Nov to 19 Nov).
S.No Particulars Meaning
The Hindu Editorial – Measuring trade
1 Find one’s feet Phrase to start to be comfortable in a new situation अऩने
क़दभों ऩय खड़ा कय दे ऩा,
2 Thanks to Phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के क़ायण से
3 For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as उद़ाहयण के लरए
4 Factor in phrasal verb include, take into account श़ालभर कयऩा
5 At/in one go Phrase in one attempt एक फ़ाय भें
The Hindu Editorial – A sense of ending
1 Carry out phrasal verb conduct, perform, implement क़ाम़ाान्वित कयऩा/
अंज़ाभ दे ऩा
2 Act upon phrasal verb To take action that is strongly influenced by advice
ऩय क़ामा कयऩा
3 Contrary to Phrase In contradiction of, against, counter to, in contrast
to, in opposition to के विऩयीत
4 Result in phrasal verb To be the cause of: ऩरयण़ाभस्िरूऩ
5 Come about phrasal verb to happen घटित होऩा; होऩा
The Hindu Editorial – Preserving the precious
1 Make public Phrase make known, broadcast, publish, reveal, publicize
स़ािाजननक कयऩा
2 On the surface Phrase Superficially, On the face of it, apparently सतही तौय
ऩय
3 Turn out phrasal verb prove to be the case; transpire, emerge, come to
light, उबयऩा, ननकरऩा
4 A Foregone conclusion Phrase A result that can be predicted with certainty. एक
ऩि
ू ा ननध़ाारयत ननष्कर्ा
The Hindu Editorial -All eyes on Qatar
1 All eyes are on Phrase everyone is paying attention to something or
someone. सफकी ननग़ाहें रगी हैं कोई चीज़ ऩय
2 Look out for phrasal verb to try to notice someone or something खोजऩा
3 Set the ball rolling Phrase begin/continue an activity, discussion, etc आयं ब

कयऩा
4 Draw on phrasal verb use one’s experience, talents, or skills as a resource.
प्रमोग कयऩा (अनबु ि, प्रनतब़ा)
5 Turn over a new leaf Phrase start to act or behave in a better or more
responsible way.
6 Nothing short of Phrase used to emphasize a situation, quality, or type of
behaviour से कभ नहीं
The Hindu Editorial – Malady and remedy
1 Hold back phrasal verb Restrain, keep back, withhold, inhibit योकऩा
2 Strike down phrasal verb cancel, cut down, knock down, drop यद्द कयऩा
3 In due course Phrase at some time in the future, quite soon उचचत सभम
ऩय; मथ़ासभम
4 Heap upon/on phrasal verb to give someone a lot of praise, criticism, etc. क़ा
ढे य रग़ाऩा
5 Bring about phrasal verb bring in, produce, cause, make happen घटित कयऩा
The Hindu Editorial – Comeback bid
1 Pull off phrasal verb succeed in achieving or winning something difficult.
जीत रेऩा
2 Far from Phrase away from, different from, not nearly से फहुत दयू
3 Set the tone Phrase to establish a particular mood or character for
something
4 Paint a picture Phrase to describe or show something in a particular way
िणान कयऩा
5 Rule out phrasal verb exclude, eliminate, reject, dismiss, disregard ख़ारयज/
फ़ाहय कयऩा
6 Double down phrasal verb to continue to do something in an even more
determined way than before ऩहरे से बी अचधक दृढ़
तयीके से कुछ कयऩा
7 Lie ahead Phrase be going to happen, near, be to come होने/आने ि़ाऱा
है
The Hindu Editorial – Trade tumult
1 Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask भ़ांग कयऩा
2 Hit hard Phrase be very badly affected by something. फयु ी तयह से
प्रब़ावित होऩा
3 To be sure Phrase Certainly, ensure, make sure ननन्चचत रूऩ से
4 So far Phrase hitherto, thus far अफ तक

5 On the horizon Phrase imminent, impending; likely to happen soon आसवन

6 Wait out phrasal verb wait until a particular, typically unpleasant period is
over. प्रतीऺ़ा कयऩा
7 In contrast Phrase used when second thing very different from first; as
opposed to इसके विऩयीत
8 For instance Phrase For example उद़ाहयण के लरए
The Hindu Editorial – Halting the slide
1 Ahead of Phrase before, just before से ऩहरे
2 In the wake of Phrase after, following, as a result of, as a consequence of
ऩरयण़ाभस्िरूऩ
3 Veer into phrasal verb To turn or swerve very suddenly and forcefully into
someone or something, especially in a reckless
manner. की तयप ज़ाऩा
4 At the expense/cost of Phrase To achieve something at the loss of something. की
कीभत ऩय
5 To that end Phrase For that reason, with that goal, intending to
produce that result इसी क़ायणिश
6 Push for phrasal verb to take strong action to try to make it happen जोय
दे ऩा
7 Deal a hammer blow Phrase something that causes serious damage or harm
झिक़ा दे ऩा
8 Hollow out phrasal verb To remove the inside of something खोखऱा कयऩा
9 Turn out to be Phrase Emerge, transpire, come about, happen, become,
come to pass उबयऩा, ननकरऩा
The Hindu Editorial – Welcome Pragmatism
1 In line with Phrase In accordance with के अनस ु ़ाय
2 The handover of the Phrase To give or hand over the power or a chief position
gavel in a political institution of high importance प्रभख
ु ऩद
सौंऩऩा
3 At the helm Phrase in charge of an organization, project, etc लशखय ऩय
4 In addition Phrase Furthermore, moreover, also, additionally, as well,
इसके अऱाि़ा
5 In favour of Phrase in support of (someone) के ऩऺ भें
6 In contrast to Phrase contrary to, in opposition to, by comparison with,
opposed to के विऩयीत
7 Bring on board Phrase to decide to accept or deal with (something, such as

a suggestion or idea)
The Hindu Editorial – A Mixed bag
1 Inch closer Phrase getting closer slowly and gradually,
2 Come in handy Phrase turn out to be useful. उऩमोगी होऩा
3 Cash in on phrasal verb take advantage of or exploit a situation. ऱाब उठ़ाऩा
4 Carry weight Phrase to be considered important enough to influence
other people: प्रबवित कयऩा /असय यखऩा
5 Set the stage for Phrase prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or
beginning of something). की न्स्थनत ऩैद़ा कयऩा
The Hindu Editorial – Stay watchful
1 Can ill-afford Phrase should definitely not do something.
2 Drop one’s guard Phrase to relax and stop being careful and alert.
3 Rein in phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain. ऩय रग़ाभ रग़ाऩा
4 Point to phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of, evidence, signal,
signify इंचगत कयऩा
5 In the near term Phrase In the near future ननकि बविष्म भें
The Hindu Editorial – Mutual benefit
1 Stand to gain Phrase be likely or possible to gain
2 Put back on Phrase to move something to a place or position it was in
before ऩहरी अिस्थ़ा भें ऱाऩा
3 Close off phrasal verb block off, block, cordon off, isolate, barricade,
impede योकऩा
4 Take up the reins of Phrase to take control of something, especially an
organization or a country: फ़ागडोय संब़ारऩा
Business line – The Bottomline
1 Bear the scar Phrase to still suffer emotional pain from something
unpleasant that happened in the past
2 So far Phrase thus far अबी तक
3 Result in phrasal verb Give rise to, lead to, bring about, bring, produce
नतीजतन
4 Thanks to Phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के क़ायण से
5 Pass on phrasal verb transfer, send, forward, transmit हस्त़ांतरयत कय दे ऩा
6 Shoot up phrasal verb Rise dramatically फढ़ऩा
7 Brush aside phrasal verb disregard, ignore, dismiss, shrug off, pass over, put
aside नज़यअंद़ाज़ कयऩा

learnt last week. (From Nov 21 to Nov 26).
The Hindu Editorial – Malady and remedy (Nov 21, 2022)
1. Hold back phrasal verb Restrain, keep back, withhold, inhibit रोकना
2. Strike down phrasal verb cancel, cut down, knock down, drop रद्द करना
3. In due course Phrase at some time in the future, quite soon उचित समय
पर; यथासमय
4. Heap upon/on phrasal verb to give someone a lot of praise, criticism, etc. का
ढे र लगाना
5. Bring about phrasal verb bring in, produce, cause, make happen घटित करना
The Hindu Editorial – Incremental win (Nov 21, 2022)
1. Draw to a close Phrase to come to an end समाप्त होना
2. Bear the brunt of Phrase to suffer most as a result of a problem or difficult
situation खाममयाजा भग ु तना
3. Make good Phrase To succeed or complete or fulfill something. परू ा
करना
4. Come to fruition Phrase To successfully be brought into existence or to
completion. सफल होना
5. Set up phrasal verb Establish, institute, launch स्थापपत करना
6. Press for phrasal verb To urge for something to be done; to request
something. दबाव बनाना
7. Make one’s way to Phrase To navigate or find one’s way to or toward
something रास्ता बनाना
8. Pyrrhic victory Phrase A victory that is not worth winning because so
much is lost to achieve it. नाशकारी पवजय
The Hindu Editorial – On the Edge (Nov 22, 2022)
1. On the edge Phrase Very close to doing something or of having some
imminent event happen, especially that which is
bad or disastrous. के कगार पर
2. Spill over phrasal verb (of a bad situation) reach a point at which it can
no longer be controlled or contained. (एक बरु ी
स्स्थतत का) फैल जाना, पहुुँिना
3. Eyeball to eyeball Phrase Face to face with someone, especially in an

aggressive way. के साथ आमने-सामने

4. Distance oneself from Phrase Declare that one is not connected with or a
supporter of (someone or something) से दरू ी
बनाना
5. Put in place Phrase working or ready to work; established. स्थापपत
करना
7. Make a case for phrase To state the reasons why something should be
done or should be the case.
8. Hold talk phrase To have formal or official discussions about an
The Hitavada – Big boost in India-Bangladesh trade (Nov 23, 2022)
1. Thanks to Phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के कारण से
2. Lay the foundation Phrase establish, institute न ींव रखना
3. Result in phrasal verb To be the cause of: पररणाम होना
4. To the extent Phrase the degree to which a subject or other thing
extends इस हद तक
5. On the other hand Phrase Used to introduce a contrasting point of view,
fact, or situation. वहीीं दस
ू री ओर
6. Step up phrasal verb Increase, intensify, improve, maximize, accelerate,
boost बढाना
The Hindu Editorial – Signs of trouble (Nov 22, 2022)
1. Point to phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of सींकेत करना
2. So far Phrase thus far अभ तक
3. Be in the grip of Phrase to be experiencing something unpleasant that you
something have no control over: ककस ि ज की िपेि में होना
4. Up the ante Phrase to increase risks or demands in order to get a
greater advantage, especially in a conflict or
dispute. दाव बढाना, जोखखम उठाना
The Hindu Editorial – Laws and rules (Nov 22, 2022)
1. In line with Phrase In accordance with के अनस ु ार
2. Sit on phrasal verb fail to deal with something. तनपिने में पवफल होना
3. Put aside phrasal verb Disregard, ignore, set aside, pay no heed to
नज़रअींदाज़ करना
4. Put on notice Phrase To warn or alert one about something आगाह या
सिेत करना

5. Set aside phrasal verb overrule, overturn, reject, dismiss रद्द करना
6. On the grounds that phrase for the reason that के आधार पर कक
7. Pull the plug phrase end, terminate, discontinue, stop, close down रोक
लगाना
9. Gun for phrasal verb to make a great effort to defeat or hurt someone
तनशाना साधना
10. Smack of phrasal verb to show or seem to have a characteristic or quality
की बू आना
11. At stake Phrase in danger of being lost दाुँव पर, ख़तरे में
The Hindu Editorial – Persisting issues (Nov 23, 2022)
1. Tighten up phrasal verb To make (something) more strict or effective. कडा
करना
2. Result in phrasal verb To be the cause of: पररणाम होना
3. Case in point phrase instance or example; illustrate इसका स्पष्ि उदहारण
The Hindu Editorial – Strategy to save (Nov 24, 2022)
1. Call attention to Phrase cause people to notice. ध्यान आकपषित करना
2. Take into account Phrase consider (something) along with other factors
before reaching a decision ध्यान में रखना
to, in opposition to के पवपरीत
4. String together phrasal verb to combine (different things) into something that
is complete, useful, etc. ममलाना, जोडना
5. In addition to Phrase Furthermore, moreover, also, additionally, as well
इसके अलावा
6. Write in phrasal verb write to an organization, newspaper, etc. with a
question, suggestion, or opinion.
7. Stay the course Phrase pursue a difficult task to the end.
8. Roll out phrasal verb Officially launch or introduce a new product or
scheme
The Hindu Editorial – Space, not time (Nov 24, 2022)
1. So far Phrase thus far अभ तक
2. Push back phrasal verb disagree with or oppose an action or proposal.
3. Spell out phrasal verb Explain something in detail. स्पष्ि करना, समझाना
4. In effect Phrase in fact; for all practical purposes वास्तव में, असल

में ;
5. Play a role Phrase to be involved in में भमू मका तनभाना
regard to, irrespective of भले ही
7. In place Phrase established; in operation स्थापपत
The Hindu Editorial – Time to ease norms (Nov 25, 2022)
1. A far cry from Phrase be very different to. बहुत अलग
2. Cause for worry Phrase Reason to worry चिींता का कारण
The Hindu Editorial – Opening stance (Nov 26, 2022)
1. Bodes well/ill Phrase a good or bad sign for the future सींकेत (शभ
ु /
अशभ
ु )
2. Pave the way for Phrase prepare for, open the way for, make preparations
for के मलए मागि प्रशस्त करना
3. Shuffle one’s feet Phrase To shift from position to position or move from
place to place पैर घस िना
4. Firm up phrasal verb become or make something more definite; मज़बत
ू
करना
5. Come into force Phrase To cause something to apply, begin operating, or
take effect; लागू होना
6. Open doors Phrase create opportunities for success. अवसर पैदा करना
The Hindu Editorial – Disquiet in the Northeast (Nov 26, 2022)
1. Carve out phrasal verb to make or create; take something from a larger
whole से कािकर बनना
2. Take place Phrase happen, occur, come about, transpire, come to
pass घटित होना
3. Arise out phrasal verb occur, begin, start, happen उत्पन्न होना
4. Take the lead Phrase To take charge नेतत्ृ व करना
5. In pursuit of Phrase in search or quest for की तलाश में
The Tribune – Pharma hub ailing (Nov 26, 2022)
1. Under someone’s Phrase scrutiny, investigation, probe, inquiry जाींि के
scanner दायरा में
3. Give in phrasal verb submit, yield, give up, surrender, concede झुक
जाना
4. Put paid to Phrase stop abruptly; destroy. रोकना

5. Deal with phrasal verb handle, cope with, treat, manage तनपिना, सल
ु झाना
6. At stake phrase in danger of being lost दाुँव पर, ख़तरे में
7. Pull out all the stops to Phrase make a very great effort to achieve something. हर
सींभव प्रयास करना

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK December 11, 2022
learnt last week. (From Dec 05 to Dec 10).
The Hindu Editorial – On the boil (Dec 05, 2022)
1. On the boil Phrase in a lively or an active condition उबाल पर होना
2. Spring up phrasal verb to grow or appear suddenly अस्तित्व में आना, प्रकट
होना
3. The lion’s den Phrase a dangerous or threatening place or situation शेर
की माांद
4. Carry out phrasal verb Perform a task. कार्ाास्ववि करना
The Hindu Editorial – An unfamiliar trope (Dec 06, 2022)
1. Make stride Phrase To make progress प्रगति करना
2. Raise a dust Phrase To cause disruption, confusion, or turmoil उथल-
पथ
ु ल करना
3. Back home Phrase in one’s hometown/country.
4. Crash out phrasal verb to be eliminated from a competition; be defeated
and leave competition परास्िि होना
5. Make up the number Phrase To participate or be included merely as a means of
reaching the necessary number of people for
some task or activity.
6. Fly high Phrase be very successful; prosper सफल होना
7. Dish out phrasal verb give out, dispense, hand out दे ना
The Hindu Editorial – A small uptick (Dec 06, 2022)
1. So far Phrase thus far अभी िक
situation that was not planned or expected पहुांचना
(अांि में )
3. Build up phrasal verb to increase in quantity, or to add more of
something so it increases in quantity बढाना
4. Lose sight of Phrase fail to consider, pay no attention to
5. With a view to Phrase with the hope, aim, or intention of. के ववचार से
The Hindu Editorial – Faith and Freedom (Dec 07, 2022)
1. Keep away from Phrase steer clear of, avoid, shun, evade से दरू रहना
2. In the name of Phrase for the sake of. के नाम पर


pass घटटि होना
4. To the effect that Phrase used to refer to the general meaning of something
written or spoken.
The Hindu Editorial – A case for change (Dec 07, 2022)
1. Take to the street Phrase to publicly protest सड़कों पर आना
2. Call for Phrase demand, require, request, ask for, ask माांग करना
3. Light the fuse Phrase To do something that instigates some intense,
dangerous action/situation
4. In a spot Phrase in a difficult situation. सांकट में डालना
5. Tighten one’s grip Phrase begin to control something more strictly अपनी
पकड़ मिबि
ू करना
The Hindu Editorial – Kharge on the Move (Dec 08, 2022)
1. On the move Phrase in the process of moving from one place or job to
another.
2. Cease to exist Phrase be no more; to come to an end समाप्ि होना
3. In the meantime Phrase in the time between two things happening इस
बीच
4. Make clear Phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify तपष्ट करना
5. Far from Phrase away from, different from, not nearly; not at all से
बहुि दरू
6. In no manner Phrase surely not · under no circumstances ; not in any
degree ककसी भी िरह से नह ां
7. At hand Phrase close in time; about to happen आसवन
8. Have one’s task cut out Phrase have a difficult job to do
9. Battle ready Phrase It simply means that the person has prepared
himself/herself to face the situation in front of
him/her.
10. In spirit Phrase in thought or intention though not physically.
आत्मा में
11. Keep one’s house in Phrase Make necessary reforms. आवश्र्क सध
ु ार करना
order
12. Play a role/part in Phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in में
भमू मका तनभाना
The Hindu Editorial – Intense engagement (Dec 08, 2022)
1. Set the stage for Phrase prepare the conditions for (the occurrence or
beginning of something). की स्तथति पैदा करना
2. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, माांग करना

3. Kick in phrasal verb Come into effect or operation. लागू होना

fact, or situation. वह ां दस
ू र ओर
5. Bring on board Phrase to decide to accept or deal with (something, such
as a suggestion or idea)
The Hindu Editorial – Extreme measure (Dec 09, 2022)
1. In contrast to Phrase contrary to, in opposition to, by comparison with,
opposed to के ववपर ि
2. So far Phrase thus far अभी िक
pass घटटि होना
4. In doubt Phrase doubtful, uncertain, dubious, questionable,
debatable सांदेह में होना
The Hindu Editorial – All hand on deck (Dec 09, 2022)
1. All hands on deck Phrase a particular situation requires everyone to work
hard in order to achieve an aim
2. Stay in tune with Phrase be remain in accordance with के अनरू ु प रहना
3. In the run-up to Phrase Period of time just before important event. के ठीक
पहले की अवधध

The Hindu Editorial – Anchoring prices (Dec 12, 2022)
1. Strip out phrasal verb To remove some integral piece, element of
something
2. Far from phrasal verb away from, different from, not nearly से बहुत दरू
3. Pass on phrasal verb transfer, send, forward, transmit हसततांतररत कर
दे नत
4. So as to Phrase In order to; so that के लिए
इशतरत करनत
6. Drag on phrasal verb Persist, continue, carry on, go on, extend ख ांचनत,
कतयम रहनत
regard to, irrespective of भिे ही
8. Bump up phrasal verb increase something बढतनत
The Hindu Editorial – Capital victory (Dec 12, 2022)
1. In the interim Phrase at or during the same time : meanwhile इस ब च
2. On the defensive Phrase protecting yourself from criticism instead of
attacking or criticizing others: बचतव की मद्र
ु त में
होनत
3. In the dock Phrase under investigation or scrutiny for suspected
wrongdoing कटघरे में खडत करनत
4. Deliver the goods Phrase provide that which is promised or expected.
The Hindu Editorial – Cycles of crises (Dec 13, 2022)
1. Take Over phrasal verb Assume control of something सत्तत सँभतिनत
2. Profit off phrasal verb making a profit; earning money ितभ उठतनत
3. Shut down phrasal verb Cease to operate or cause to cease operating बांद
करनत
4. Go on phrasal verb continue, resume जतरी रखनत
The Hindu Editorial – Back on track (Dec 13, 2022)
1. Back on track Phrase to return to the right path, or the right direction.
पटरी पर आनत

2. Force someone’s hand Phrase to make someone do something that they are not
willing to do or to make someone do something
before they are ready to do जबरदसत करनत
3. A change of guard Phrase Change of leadership
सांभतिनत, ननपटनत
5. White elephants Phrase something that you no longer need and that is not
useful any more, although it cost a lot of money
बहुत ख़चीित पर अब बेकतर वसतु
6. Lease out phrasal verb to agree to pay money in order to use land, a
building for a particular period of time: पट्टे पर
दे नत
7. Crack the whip Phrase to make people work very hard and treat them
strictly and perhaps harshly
8. Shake hand Phrase to clasp hands in greeting , agreement , etc हतथ
लमितनत
The Hindu Editorial – Ready for the worst (Dec 14, 2022)
1. Gain strength Phrase to become more strong or powerful
2. For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as उदतहरण के लिए
3. Bear the brunt Phrase to suffer most as a result of a problem or difficult
situation खतलमयतजत भग ु तनत
4. Pay attention to Phrase to watch, listen to, or think about something or
someone carefully or with interest: ध्यतन दे नत
5. Play a role/part Phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in में
भलू मकत ननभतनत
The Hindu Editorial – Change in the hills (Dec 14, 2022)
1. Turn a new leaf Phrase start to act or behave in a better or more
responsible way एक नए रुप में शरू ु करनत
2. Silver lining Phrase ray of hope, positive side, glimmer of hope उम्म द
की ककरण
3. Dark cloud Phrase Ill fortune दभ
ु ताग्य
4. Look for phrasal verb search for, hunt for, seek, look about for तितश
करनत
5. Level a charge against Phrase make an accusation against someone ककस पर
someone कुछ आरोप िगतनत
6. Shy away from Phrase steer clear of, avoid, evade, eschew, shun से दरू
भतगनत

7. Under one’s thumb for Phrase completely under someone’s influence or control.
ककस की मट्
ु ठी मे यत कतबू मे होनत
8. In place of Phrase instead of के सथतन में
9. Arise out phrasal verb occur, begin, start, happen उत्पन्न होनत
The Hindu Editorial – Interim relief (Dec 15, 2022)
1. A bit Phrase somewhat; to some extent. कुछ हद तक, थोडत-थोडत
2. Bring about phrasal verb cause, create, bring in, produce, achieve घटटत
करनत
3. Account for phrasal verb constitute, form, total compose, be responsible
for के लिये उत्तरदय होनत
4. Inch up phrasal verb To cause someone or something to ascend,
progress, or approach by small degrees or steps:
ऊपर जतनत
5. Bounce back phrasal verb to return quickly to a normal condition after a
difficult situation or event
6. Rein in phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain पर िगतम िगतनत
7. Heavy lifting Phrase difficult work needing a lot of effort.
8. For starters Phrase used to say that something is the first in a list of
things.
The Hindu Editorial – Gujarat as a Model (Dec 15, 2022)
1. Win the day Phrase To be successful.
2. Hold sway Phrase have great power or influence over a particular
person, place, or domain प्रभत्ु व होनत
3. Have one’s plate full Phrase to have something, usually a large amount of
important work, to deal with:
The Hindu Editorial – An energy conundrum (Dec 16, 2022)
1. Set up phrasal verb Establish, institute सथतपपत करनत
2. Lag behind Phrase To move or happen at a slower pace than
someone or something else. प छे रहनत
3. In place Phrase established; in operation सथतपपत
for के लिये उत्तरदय होनत
5. On the back of Phrase because of or on the strength of (something) के
बि पर
6. Take a hard look at Phrase to examine something very carefully in order to
improve it in the future ज़रत ग़ौर से दे खनत
The Hindu Editorial – Warning sign (Dec 16, 2022)

1. Wish away phrasal verb to do nothing and hope that a problem will
disappear
2. State of affairs Phrase situation at particular time. स्सथनत
3. At the very least Phrase taking the most pessimistic or unfavourable view.
कम से कम
4. In the dark Phrase in a state/situation of ignorance. अजतन में, अज्ञतनतत
में
5. In due course Phrase at the appropriate time. उचचत समय पर
6. Nowhere near Phrase not nearly.
The Hindu Editorial – A delayed end (Dec 17, 2022)
1. Ride on phrasal verb depend on something for success पर ननभार रहनत।
2. Bring to mind Phrase to make you remember something यतद में आनत
3. Back home Phrase in one’s hometown/country.
4. Course through phrasal verb To rush or flow through something के मतध्यम से
तेज से प्रवतटहत होनत
5. At times Phrase sometimes; on occasions. कभ कभ
6. Lit up phrasal verb To score many points against and generally
dominate one’s opponent in a game
7. Walk the talk Phrase To do what one said one could do, or would do
The Hindu Editorial – Old is not gold (Dec 17, 2022)
1. Play a role in Phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor in में
भलू मकत ननभतनत
2. Put up phrasal verb provide, supply, furnish, give, come up with,
contribute दे नत(योगदतन)
3. In place Phrase established सथतपपत
4. Amount to phrasal verb be equivalent to के बरतबर होनत
5. Hold good Phrase seem to be true; remain true or valid. सच
प्रत त होतत है ।
Dividend (noun) – benefit

The Hindu Editorial – Countering terror (Dec 19, 2022)
1. In Haste Phrase fast, quickly, speedily, swiftly, hurriedly, in a hurry
जल्दबाजी में
2. Strike blow to Phrase to do something to fight for or against something.
विरोध में कार्य करना।
3. Hold talk Phrase to have formal or official discussions about an
4. Off the hook Phrase no longer in difficulty or trouble. सरु क्षित ननकल
जाना (कठिन पररस्थिनत से)
6. Take the bait Phrase To respond to someone’s actions or words in the
way that they intended
7. At hand Phrase close in time; about to happen आसन्न
The Hindu Editorial – Dangerous Gamble (Dec 19, 2022)
1. Carry out phrasal verb perform, execute, implement, conduct,
accomplish परू ा करना
2. Gobble up phrasal verb to use something very quickly; to seize upon
ननगलना
3. Up the ante Phrase increase what is at stake or under discussion,
especially in a conflict or dispute. दाि बढाना
4. Hold talks Phrase to have formal or official discussions about an
The Hindu Editorial – A questionable refusal (Dec 20, 2022)
1. On the face of Phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, outwardly, it
seems प्रत्र्ि रूप से
2. In open court Phrase in a court of law, before the judge and the public.
pass घठित होना
4. Take the view Phrase to have an opinion (about something) : to believe.
(उनका) मानना है कक
5. Go against Phrase be contrary to खिलाफ जाना
6. Stands to reason Phrase it is obvious or logical. ताककयक होना

The Hindu Editorial – A wasted Chance (Dec 20, 2022)

संभालना, ननपिना
2. Set up phrasal verb establish थिावपत करना
3. To be sure Phrase Certainly, ensure, make sure ननस्चित रूप से
4. Hold back phrasal verb hinder, hamper, inhibit, impede, obstruct, रोकना
5. Bodes ill/well Phrase a good or bad sign for the future संकेत (शभ
ु /
अशभ
ु )
The Hindu Editorial – A planet in crisis (Dec 21, 2022)
1. At the very least Phrase taking the most pessimistic or unfavourable view.
कम से कम
2. Bring home Phrase to make understandable and clear; to make them
understand how important or serious it is
for के ललर्े उत्तरदर्ी होना
4. In this light Phrase In view of, taking into consideration, considering,
taking into account को ध्र्ान में रिते हुए
The Hindu Editorial – Destiny’s man (Dec 21, 2022)
1. Live up to Phrase Meet the requirements or expectations of परू ा
करना
2. At times Phrase Sometimes, once in a while, every so often कभी
कभी
3. For the ages Phrase Especially memorable and noteworthy र्ादगार
4. Draw level Phrase to become equal to someone in a competition
when they had previously been winning
5. Yearn for phrasal verb to have a strong desire for something; pine for,
wish for के ललर्े लालसा रिना
6. Set up phrasal verb establish someone in a particular capacity,
occupation, or role. रिना
7. Sell a dummy Phrase In rugby or soccer, to feign a pass, kick, or other
maneuver in order to deceive an opponent and
get around them. नािक करना (पास दे ना का)
8. Turn out phrasal verb to be present at an event ; to play for something
उपस्थित होना
9. Light up phrasal verb to become exhilarated/excited प्रफुस्ल्लत होना
10. Around the corner Phrase Imminent or likely to happen very soon. करीब

11. Last the distance Phrase to manage to continue until the end of a
competition प्रनतर्ोगगता के अंत तक रहना
The Hindu Editorial – A concerning sequence (Dec 22, 2022)
1. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, मांग करना
2. Thus far Phrase so far, until now, until then, up until now अब तक
3. Let alone Phrase and certainly not की बात तो बबलकुल नहीं
4. Take root phrasal verb become fixed or established. जड़ पकड़ना
5. Pile up phrasal verb increase in quantity. ढे र लगाना
The Hindu Editorial – Ties with Taliban(Dec 22, 2022)
1. In place Phrase established. थिावपत
2. Wipe out phrasal verb eliminate, destroy, annihilate, eradicate,
obliterate लमिा दे ना
3. In effect Phrase in fact; for all practical purposes िाथति में
4. By the day Phrase gradually and steadily धीरे -धीरे
5. Thumb one’s nose at Phrase to show very clearly that one does not like or care
about (something)
6. In addition Phrase Furthermore, moreover, also, additionally, as well,
इसके अलािा
English Madhyam Editorial – Crypto coordination (Dec 23, 2022)
1. Take place phrasal verb Happen, occur, come about, come off, transpire
घठित होना
2. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, मांग करना
3. Result in phrasal verb cause, bring on, call forth, be the cause of
(something) to happen पररणामथिरूप
4. The way forward Phrase the best option or solution because it is likely to
lead to success आगे बढने का राथता
5. Bring someone onboard Phrase consider something and deal with it.
The Hindu Editorial – Public sphere vitiated (Dec 24, 2022)
1. Play out phrasal verb happen; take place. घठित होना
2. Whittle down phrasal verb to gradually reduce the size of something or the
number of people in a group धीरे – धीरे कम करना
नतीजतन
4. Step down phrasal verb withdraw, resign (from a position or office) पद
छोड़ना
5. In the affirmative Phrase positive, or showing agreement/concurrence
सकारात्मक सहमनत

6. Make clear Phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify थपष्ि करना
7. Out of one’s depth Phrase in a situation that is beyond one’s capabilities; not
knowing a lot about something
8. For better or worse Phrase whether the outcome is good or bad. पररणाम
अच्छा हो र्ा बरु ा।
9. Get in the way Phrase prevent something from happening. रोकना
The Hindu Editorial – Beyond weapons (Dec 24, 2022)
भलू मका ननभाना
2. Step up phrasal verb increase, intensify, strengthen, augment, escalate
बढाना
3. Break up phrasal verb Disintegrate, fragment, divide, crumble, fall apart
िूिना, तोड़ डालना
4. Carry out phrasal verb Perform a task. कार्ायस्न्ित करना

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK January 1, 2023
The Hindu Editorial – Fighting cancer (Dec 26, 2022)
1. In earnest Phrase in an earnest or serious way गंबीयता से
2. Roll out phrasal verb start, begin, launch, introduce, begin शरू
ु कयना
3. Account for phrasal verb Comprise, make up, total, represent, constitute,
form के लरमे उत्तयदमी होना
4. Lay down phrasal verb formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up, frame
ननधाारयत कयना
5. To that end Phrase For that reason, with that goal, intending to
produce that result इसी कायणवश
The Hindu Editorial – Leave quietly (Dec 26, 2022)
1. Break out phrasal verb Start abruptly; begin, start, erupt अचानक शरूु होना
2. Crack down on Phrase take severe measures against someone सख्त
काया वाई कयना
3. Tilt the balance Phrase To change the balance of a situation, such that
one side or element is favored or gains advantage.
झुकना (के ऩऺ भें )
4. Seal one’s fate Phrase To solidify or confirm that a particular, usually
unpleasant, thing will happen ननश्चचत रूऩ से होना
है
5. Cling on to Phrase to hold/keep on (to someone or something) very
tightly. ऩकड़कय यखना (सत्ता)
6. Set a precedent of Phrase to set an example or rule to be followed एक
लभसार कामभ कयना
The Hindu Editorial – A welcome Move (Dec 27, 2022)
1. Bring in phrasal verb to produce as profit or return उत्ऩन्न कयना
2. Go on phrasal verb continue, keep on, carry on जायी यखना
The Hindu Editorial – Big Money, Short Format (Dec 27, 2022)
1. Come a long way Phrase to make considerable progress; be very successful
कापी प्रगनत कयना
2. In demand Phrase needed or wanted by many people; popular भांग
भें होना

3. For a while Phrase for a short time थोड़े सभम के लरए

4. Plug the gap Phrase To provide something that is needed
5. The likes of Phrase Someone or something regarded as a type. के जैसे
6. Go all out Phrase to put all your energy or enthusiasm into what
you are doing कोई कसय नहीं छोड़ना
7. Cope with phrasal verb deal with, handle, manage, tackle, contend with
ननऩटना
The Hindu Editorial – For a spot in the final (Dec 28, 2022)
1. Stay on course Phrase to continue making progress according to the
intended or ideal plan.
2. Set over phrasal verb To place or rest something above or on top of
something else. के ऊऩय भंडयाना
3. At the hands of Phrase done or caused by.
4. A dead rubber Phrase to describe a match in a series where the series
result has already been decided by earlier
matches.
5. Whiff of fresh air Phrase someone or something that makes a situation feel
new, different, and exciting
6. Go through the rough Phrase to experience a lot of problems in a period of your
patch life खयाफ दौय से गजु यना
7. Turn over new leaf Phrase start to act or behave in a better or more
responsible way एक नए रुऩ भें शरू ु कयना
8. Come calling Phrase To make one’s presence felt (due to strength,
qualities etc.) अऩनी भौजदू गी का एहसास कयाना
The Hindu Editorial – Power-roller coaster (Dec 28, 2022)
1. Jump at the chance of Phrase To immediately accept an offer; to seize an
opportunity भौका का पामदा उठाना
2. Fall out phrasal verb quarrel, argue, row, fight, have a row, have a fight
भतबेद होना
3. Hold on to Phrase hold something tightly or carefully ऩकडकय यखना
(सत्ता)
4. Join hands with Phrase work together हाथ लभराना
5. Make the best out of a Phrase to make an unsatisfactory situation as pleasant as
bad/unfavourable possible एक असंतोषजनक श्थथनत को मथासंबव
situation सख
ु द फनाना
The Hindu Editorial – Clarity and confusion (Dec 29, 2022)
1. Against the backdrop of Phrase in the context of के संदबा भें
2. Pay tribute (to) Phrase to honor and praise (someone). सम्भान दे ना

3. Add to Phrase increase, magnify, amplify, augment, intensify

फढाना/ इजापा होना
4. Bear out phrasal verb confirm, support, uphold, prove ऩष्ु टी कयना
5. An end in itself Phrase A purpose or goal desired for its own sake (rather
than to attain something else).
6. Beyond reproach Phrase such that no criticism can be made; perfect.
आरोचना से ऩये
7. Figure out phrasal verb be able to understand or solve something ऩता
रगाना/ सभझना
8. Task at hand Phrase the thing you must do now
The Hindu Editorial – Staying prepared (Dec 29, 2022)
1. Scale up phrasal verb increase, go up, mount फढाना
नतीजतन
3. For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as उदाहयण के लरए
4. Ramp up phrasal verb Sharply increase in level or amount. फढाना
5. Scale up phrasal verb increase, rise वद्ृ धध कयना/फढना
The Hindu Editorial – Laboured wages (Dec 30, 2022)
1. Lay bare phrasal verb Reveal, explain, show, expose, display, uncover
ऩदाापाश कयना, बेद खोरना
to, in opposition to के ववऩयीत
नतीजतन
4. Fall short of Phrase to be less than the amount or standard that is
needed or that you want कभ होना
5. On account of Phrase because of, due to, by virtue of के कायण
6. Set aside phrasal verb save or keep something, typically money or time,
for a particular purpose. यख छोड़ना, यखना
7. In particular Phrase Especially, specially, particularly, above all,
specifically ववशेषकय
The Hindu Editorial – Turning Tide (Dec 30, 2022)
1. Turn the tide Phrase change a situation श्थथनत को फदरना
2. Cut both ways Phrase have both good and bad aspects.
3. Thus–far Phrase so far, until now, until then, up until now अफ तक
4. Keep an eye on Phrase keep under careful observation. नज़य यखना
5. Share in pie Phrase a portion/share of a particular amount of money

6. The brewing storm Phrase There is difficulty, danger, or unrest fermenting or

expected to arise in the future.
The Hindu Editorial – Credit challenges (Dec 31, 2022)
1. Paint a picture of Phrase describe (something) in a particular way. वणान
कयना
2. At first flush Phrase The beginning or early stages of something.
शरु
ु आती अवथथा
3. On the back of Phrase because of के कायण से
4. Lag behind phrasal verb to move more slowly than someone or something
else so that you are behind them. ऩीछे यह जाना
5. Shore up phrasal verb bolster, reinforce ,hold up, support, buttress
भजफत
ू कयना/ फढाना
6. Short of Phrase deficient in, lacking, wanting in से कभ
7. Thanks to Phrase owing to, as a result of, because of के कायण से
8. Cannot afford Phrase If you cannot afford to do something, you must
not do it because it would cause serious problems
for you
9. Take one’s eye off Phrase to stop looking at someone or something से नज़य
हटाना
10. A bumpy ride Phrase a difficult time: experiences a lot of problems
The Hindu Editorial – Friendly neighbour (Dec 31, 2022)
1. Step down phrasal verb withdraw, resign (from a position or office) ऩद
छोड़ना
2. In addition Phrase Furthermore, moreover, also, additionally, as well,
इसके अरावा
3. Keep a close watch on Phrase to pay attention to a situation carefully so that
you can deal with any changes or problems नजय
यखना

learnt last week. (From Jan 02 to Jan 07).
The Hindu Editorial – At the precipice of shame (Jan 02, 2023)
1. Stand accused of Phrase be formally accused of something illegal or wrong.
something का आरोप लगाया है
2. Have no business Phrase have no right to do something. कुछ करने का
अधिकार नह ीं है ।
3. Brazen out phrasal verb to face a difficult situation confidently, without
showing shame or embarrassment सामना करना
4. Have nothing to do with Phrase have no contact or dealings with. से कोई लेना-दे ना
नह ीं होना
5. It is high time that Phrase used for saying something should be done soon.
6. Take a look at Phrase Turn your attention to, examine एक नज़र डालना/
विचार करना
7. Be laced with Phrase To mix some substance, typically alcohol or drugs
of some kind, into another, especially without the
knowledge of other people. ममलािट करना
8. Play victim Phrase To portray oneself as an innocent victim instead
of taking responsibility जिम्मेदार लेने के बिाय खद
ु
को ननदोष के रूप में पेश करना
The Hindu Editorial – Bad to worse (Jan 02, 2023)
1. Hand over phrasal verb Pass responsibility to someone else. सौंपना
2. Walk back phrasal verb retract a statement or reverse an action or
decision.
3. Crack down on Phrase to take strong action to stop something पर कड़ी
काययिाह करना
The Hindu Editorial – A broken formula (Jan 03, 2023)
1. Leave out phrasal verb to fail to include something or someone; Exclude,
omit छोडना
2. Kick in phrasal verb Come into effect or operation लागू होना
3. For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as उदाहरण के मलए
4. In general Phrase usually; mainly. आम तौर पर
5. Grapplewith phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight से िूझना

The Hindu Editorial – Ayes and Nays (Jan 03, 2023)

1. Take into account Phrase take into consideration, consider, bear in mind,
include, keep in mind को ध्यान में रखना
2. At hand Phrase close in time; about to happen आसन्न
3. Turn up phrasal verb to Arrive पहुींचना, आना
4. Go by Phrase be or act in accordance with; to follow or use
information provided by something or someone:
के अनस
ु ार
5. Come against backdrop Phrase in the context of के सींदर्य में
of
6. Add to the mix Phrase add another idea to an ongoing discussion
7. Account for phrasal verb constitute, make up, comprise, form, compose, be
responsible for के मलये उत्तरदय़ी होना
8. For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as उदाहरण के मलए
The Hindu Editorial – Over the borderline (Jan 04, 2023)
someone carefully or with interest: ध्यान दे ना
2. Leave out phrasal verb omit, neglect, exclude, overlook, miss छोडना
someone carefully or with interest: ध्यान दे ना
The Hindu Editorial – GST buoyancy (Jan 04, 2023)
1. Of sorts Phrase something of the kind just mentioned एक तरह की
2. Stock up phrasal verb to buy a large amount of something so that you
will have enough for the future इकट्ठा करना
3. Nudge up phrasal verb to increase the value; to move by a small amount
in a particular direction बढाना
र्मू मका ननर्ाना
5. Hold up phrasal verb remain strong or vigorous मज़बत
ू होना
6. The Last lap Phrase last stage of something long and difficult. अींनतम
पडाि
7. Work out phrasal verb To develop or formulate something, such as a
plan, strategy, etc. तैयार करना
8. Lift up phrasal verb uplift, raise, elevate, elate, lift बढाना/ उठाना
9. Drag down phrasal verb bring someone or something to a lower level or
standard. ऩीचे िकेलना

10. Rake in phrasal verb gather something in large quantities; make a lot of
money प्रचरु कमाना
The Hindu Editorial – Slow and steady (Jan 05, 2023)
1. Right the wrongs of Phrase correct something bad someone has done गलनतयों
something को ठीक करना
2. Put something back on Phrase Continuing as planned or expected, typically after
track a problem पटर पर लाना
3. Lift someone out of Phrase to move out from the current situation
something
4. Botch up phrasal verb to spoil something by doing it badly; ruin, fail
विफल करना
5. Rally behind phrasal verb to publicly show support for समर्यन ददखाना/ करना
6. To one’s advantage Phrase to one’s benefit or gain
7. Push through phrasal verb to get a new law or plan officially accepted
8. Put something on hold Phrase stop something from happening now रोकना
9. Call on phrasal verb demand that someone do something. अप़ील करना
10. Shut down phrasal verb to stop from operating रोक दे ना, ठहराना
The Hindu Editorial – Overly Deferential (Jan 05, 2023)
1. Hold accountable Phrase to consider someone responsible for something
ककस़ी को ििाबदे ह ठहराना
2. In this backdrop Phrase in the context of के सींदर्य में
3. In circulation Phrase Available to the public; in general use. चलन में
4. Make light of Phrase treat as unimportant; reduce हल्का करना
5. Brush aside phrasal verb disregard, ignore, dismiss, pass over, put aside
नज़रअींदाज़/ खाररि करना
6. Hold someone to Phrase believe that someone is responsible for
account something. ककस़ी को ििाबदे ह ठहराना
The Hindu Editorial – Mixed Signals (Jan 06, 2023)
1. Mixed signal Phrase a showing of thoughts or feelings that are very
different from each other
2. Point to phrasal verb indicate, denote, point out, imply इशारा करना
3. Step up phrasal verb Increase, intensify, improve, maximize, accelerate,
boost बढाना
4. Can ill–afford Phrase should definitely not do something.
5. Drop one’s guard Phrase to relax and stop being careful and alert.
The Hindu Editorial – Gaming and gambling (Jan 06, 2023)
1. In place Phrase established; in operation स्र्ावपत
2. So far Phrase thus far अऱ्ी तक

3. Stave off phrasal verb avert, prevent, avoid, preclude, rule out, counter
टालना, रोक दे ना
4. Game of chance Phrase activity depending on luck, not skill. र्ाग्य पर
ननर्यर
5. In the short term Phrase In the near future ननकट र्विष्य में
6. In the long term Phrase over or for a long period of time. लींबे समय तक
7. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight से िूझना
8. Get stuck in Phrase start doing (something) with enthusiasm or
determination. में अटक िाना
9. For instance Phrase For example, as, such as उदाहरण के मलए
10. For the day Phrase for an entire day परू े ददन के मलए
The Hindu Editorial – A green promise (Jan 07, 2023)
for के मलये उत्तरदय़ी होना
The Hindu Editorial – Freedom in authority (Jan 07, 2023)
1. Hold office Phrase to occupy a powerful position or role, esp. in
government.
2. To the credit of Phrase deserving praise and respect प्रशींसा और सम्मान के
someone पात्र होना
3. Spell out phrasal verb Explain something in detail स्पष्ट करना, समझाना
4. Carve out phrasal verb to make or create बनाना
5. Sign off phrasal verb To express approval formally or conclusively
6. Take note of Phrase pay attention. ध्यान दे ना
7. In the course of Phrase during the specified period or activity. के दौरान
8. Go against phrasal verb be contrary to a feeling or principle. खखलाफ िाना,
विस्र्द्ि होना
fact, or situation. िह ीं दस
ू र ओर
10. Hold the view Phrase to believe something मानना

learnt last week. (From 09 January to 14 January).
Topic - A timely halt Download
1. Lay down phrasal verb formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up,
frame
2. Take a stand against phrase To express one’s opposition to or
disagreement with something
Topic - Tame, not lame Download

1. Come alive with phrase If a place comes alive, it becomes filled with
activity
2. Thanks to phrase As a result of; due to
3. With a view to phrase with the hope, aim, or intention of.
4. A Gain ground phrase become more popular or accepted.
consequence of
6. By itself phrase Alone; with nothing else added.
7. Let alone phrase and certainly not
8. Be no exception phrase be the same as all others.
Topic- Time to count Download
1. In line phrase in a queue
2. A thing of the past phrase a thing that no longer happens or exists.
Topic - Glimmer of hope Download

1. Glimmer/ray of hope phrase small sign something might improve or
succeed.
2. Look for phrasal verb search for, hunt for, seek, look about for,
look round for,
3. Show the way phrase indicate what can or should be done by
doing it first.
4. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for,
5. In the name of phrase for the sake of.

6. Lead from the front phrase take an active role in what one is urging and
directing others to do.
Topic: A Riot of losers Download
1. Stand down phrasal verb to move away from readiness for war
2. Vote out phrasal verb to dismiss somebody from a position by
voting
3. Shut down phrasal verb to stop from operating ,
4. Take the blame phrase to admit responsibility for some bad result
or outcome.
5. Step in phrasal verb interfere, intervene, get involved, take
action
6. Put an end to phrasal verb Stop, terminate, discontinue, halt, suspend,
put a stop to, call a halt
,
8. A not-so-distant past phrase A time not very long ago in the past
9. Get to the bottom of phrase to find out the true reason for or cause of
(something). च च
10. Make sure phrase Make certain, ensure च
Topic - : Bad and ugly Download
1. Set off phrasal verb Start, begin, commence, start off, burst out
2. The sort of phrase A kind or type of something

3. To the effect that phrase Of or having the general meaning that.
4. Against the backdrop phrase in the context of
5. Hand out phrasal verb Dispense, distribute, administer, give out
6. Walk out phrasal verb depart or leave suddenly or angrily.
7. Give up phrasal verb quit, abandon, surrender, relinquish,

renounce
Topic- Reckless spree Download
1. Call into question phrase cast doubt on something.
2. Wash one’s hands of phrase Refuse to accept responsibility for; abandon

or renounce
3. Point fingers at phrase to accuse or blame
4. Set out phrasal verb start, make a start, start out, begin one’s
journey
5. Call on phrasal verb demand that someone do something.
6. Of late phrase Recently

7. Blow off phrasal verb explode, detonate, blast, burst, shatter
8. Tipping points phrase the point at which a series of small changes

or incidents becomes significant enough to
cause a larger, more important change.
9. Set aside phrasal verb to decide not to consider something.
,
10. Far from phrase away from, different from, not nearly,
11. At the cost of phrase To achieve something at the loss of

something.
Topic - A Push for glory Download
1. Add to phrasal verb increase, magnify, amplify, augment,
intensify
2. Come a long way phrase to make considerable progress; be very
successful
3. Irrespective of phrase Not taking (something) into account;
regardless of.
Topic: Peru in peril Download
,
2. Get a grip on something phrase to gain a good understanding of. च
3. Line up against phrase To stand facing someone or something in a

row in opposition.
4. Break out phrasal verb Start abruptly च
5. In disarray phrase a state of disorganization or untidiness;
Disorder, confusion, chaos -

6. Have a hand in phrase to be involved in (something)

7. Way out Phrase Solution
Topic: Capital stalemate Download
2. Regardless of phrase in spite of, despite, notwithstanding, without

regard to, irrespective of
3. By virtue of phrase because of, due to, owing to, by means of,

 Following are the important idioms and phrasal verb from Editorials that we learnt last
week. (From 16 January to 21 January).
Topic - Bound Supremacy Download
1. Set out phrasal verb specify, define, explain, describe, detail, give
particulars of निर्दि ष्ट करिा
2. Go against phrasal verb oppose or resist something खिलाफ जािा
3. Reign Supreme phrase To be the most important or most prevalent सबसे
महत्वपूर्ि होिा
4. Come into existence phrase To appear or arise; to begin to exist अस्तित्व में
आिा
5. Strike down phrasal verb to make null and void; abolish a law रद्द करिा
6. Give effect to phrase to make valid; to carry out in practice को प्रभावी
बिािा
Topic - Leading from the front Download
1. Lead from the front phrase take an active role in what one is urging and
directing others to do.
2. As a result of phrase Because of ििीजिि
3. Of note phrase Important or significant; deserving to be noticed
महत्वपूर्,ि ध्याि दे िे योग्य
4. At the cost of phrase To achieve something at the loss of something की
कीमि पर
5. In the wake of phrase after, following, as a result of, as a consequence
of पररर्ामतवरूप
6. Take sides phrase give one’s support to, stand up for, support पक्ष
लेिा
7. Take over phrasal verb Assume control of something (अध्यक्षिा) सँभालिा
8. Build on phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for further
development पर आधाररि
Topic- Hold off Download
1. Go through phrasal verb If a law, plan, or deal goes through, it is officially
accepted or approved

2. Hold out phrasal verb Stand firm, persist, endure, withstand, resist
प्रनिरोध करिा
3. Bring someone to justice phrase Arrest someone for a crime and ensure that they
are tried/suited in court.
4. Keep the spotlight on phrase To focus on or bring attention to someone or
something. पर ध्याि दे िा
Topic - Check, do not cross Download
1. Go about phrasal verb begin or carry on with an activity. कायि आरम्भ
करिा
2. Be at the forefront phrase in a leading position
3. Strike down phrasal verb to make null and void; abolish a law रद्द करिा
4. Carry on phrasal verb continue, keep on, persist, go on, keep going जारी
रििा
5. In the name of phrase for the sake of. के िाम पर
इशारा करिा
7. Border on phrasal verb To be very similar to something without being
identical; to nearly be something. से बहुि ममलिा
जुलिा होिा
Topic: ASER report Download
1. In this respect/regard phrase in connection with the point previously
mentioned. इस संबंध में
2. Set back phrasal verb Hinder, delay, hold up, impede, retard बाधा डालिा
Topic - : The First of the four Download
1. Get underway phrase to begin to happen
2. Far cry from phrase be very different to. बहुि अलग

3. March in step phrase To conform to or act in accordance with someone
or something
4. Warm up phrasal verb to prepare to do an activity or sport by practising
gently िेल िेलिे की िैयारी करिा
5. Stake claim phrase to announce that something belongs to you दावा
ठोंकिा/ करिा
6. Come good phrase End well or successfully.
Topic- Social Equalizer Download
1. At the heart of phrase be the most important part of something

2. With a view to phrase with the hope, aim, or intention of के इरादे से

3. Level the field phrase To make a situation or activity more fair and
balanced by giving an extra advantage
4. In lieu of phrase instead के बदले में
Topic - A fortuitous Trend Download
1. Gear up for phrase prepare, get ready, make preparations, make
provisions कमर कसिा/िैयारी करिा
2. Pull down phrasal verb to reduce something
3. Keep out phrasal verb Exclude, to remain outside बाहर रििा
4. Inch up phrasal verb To cause someone or something to ascend,
progress, or approach by small degrees or steps:
ऊपर जािा
5. Take the eye off phrase to not give attention; to no longer be focused
िजरें हटािा; ध्याि ि दे िा
Topic: Disparities rising Download
1. Augur well/ill phrase (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or
bad outcome संकेि ममलिा (शभ ु / अशभ
ु )
2. At Bare minimal phrase as low as possible.
Topic: Interested party Download
1. Take down phrasal verb to remove something. हटािा
2. Second look phrase Another inspection or consideration (of someone
or something).
3. Open the door for phrase provide somebody with the chance or opportunity
to do something new, interesting मौका या अवसर
प्रदाि करिा
4. Have an axe to grind phrase have a private reason for doing or being involved
in something. तवार्ि साधिा, मिलब निकालिा
5. Give someone a free pass phrase the permission to do something without suffering
any consequences.
6. Deal with phrasal verb handle, cope with, treat, manage निपटिा,
सुलझािा
7. In question phrase that is being considered or talked about
ववचाराधीि मुद्दा
Topic: MV Ganga Vilas Download
1. Go hand –in-hand phrase happen or exist together. सार्- सार् होिा
2. Bring on board phrase to decide to accept or deal with (something, such
as a suggestion or idea).

Topic: Government must examine reasons Download

To put something in perspective phrase To compare something with a similar thing to give a
clearer, more accurate idea.
In the pipeline phrase on the way, imminent, being prepared, coming प्रक्रिया में
है
At one’s disposal phrase available for your use at any time
Topic: China’s affluence aim Download
Draw the boundaries on phrase to set a limit at something; to decide when a limit has
been reached.
Eat into phrasal verb use up a quantity of profits, resources, or time.
Follow in someone’s footsteps phrase to do the same things that another person has done
before
Behind on the curve phrase slower about doing something than other

learnt last week. (From 23 January to 28 January).
The Hindu Editorial – Aging factory (Jan 23, 2023)
1. In the midst of Phrase In the process of doing (something).
2. Course correct Phrase A change made to method, policy etc in order
to correct or improve it.
3. On track Phrase Following a course that is likely to result in
success. प
4. Point out Phrasal verb indicate, specify, detail, mention, refer to
5. Take off Phrasal verb to begin suddenly to be very successful

The Hindu Editorial – Trade winds (Jan 23, 2023)
1. Ship out Phrasal verb to send something away from somewhere
2. Play a role in Phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor

in
3. Hold up Phrasal verb keep up, sustain, keep going, survive
4. Silver lining Phrase ray of hope, positive side, glimmer of hope
5. End up Phrasal verb to reach or come to a place, condition, or

प ( )
The Hindu Editorial – Necessary pushback (Jan 24, 2023)
1. Smacks of Phrasal verb to show or seem to have a characteristic or
quality
3. Amount to Phrasal verb be equal to

4. Contrary to Phrasal verb In contradiction of, against, counter to, in
contrast to, in opposition to प
5. Filter out Phrasal verb remove something that is not wanted
The Hindu Editorial – Quick exist (Jan 25, 2023)

1. At home Phrase In one’s own country. प

2. Burst like a bubble Phrase End someone’s happiness by showing the
truth.
3. Leave out Phrasal verb to fail to include something or someone;
omit: ,
4. Rule out Phrasal verb exclude, disqualify, reject, discard, prohibit
The Hindu Editorial – On the mat (Jan 26, 2023)

1. On the mat Phrase Being reprimanded by someone in authority.
2. Cut across Phrasal verb Have an effect regardless of divisions or

boundaries between groups. ऊप ठ
3. Take to the street Phrase to publicly protest प
4. Level a charge against Phrase make an accusation against someone
someone
प प
5. Hint at Phrasal verb to talk about (something) in an indirect way
ओ
6. Stick to Phrasal verb adhere to a commitment, belief, or rule प
7. Dug one’s heels in Phrase To refuse to change your plans or ideas,

especially when someone is trying to
persuade you to do so. प प
8. Scarred for life Phrase To leave an indelible impression upon one’s

memory or psyche for the rest of one’s life.
9. Under the surface Phrase what you cannot see but can only guess at or
feel: प
:
10. Follow up Phrasal verb To take further action connected with it
11. Put someone at ease Phrase To make (someone) feel calm and relaxed.
12. Step aside Withdraw or resign from an important
position or office. प प

13. Clean up Phrasal verb Restore order or morality to something.

प प
The Hindu Editorial – Necessary disclosure (Jan 27, 2023)
1. Make public Phrasal verb Publish, release, make known, expose,
announce, publicise
2. Look for Phrasal verb search for, hunt for, seek, look about for,
look round for ,
3. Make it to Phrase To manage to reach some stage or point of
progress.
The Hindu Editorial – No control (Jan 27, 2023)
1. So far Phrase thus far
2. Result in Phrasal verb cause, bring on, call forth, be the cause of
(something) to happen प प
3. Call for Phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask
4. Take place Phrase happen, occur, come about, transpire
5. Fall on deaf ears Phrase to fail to be heard : to be ignored
6. Shoot down Phrasal verb kill someone with a gun

7. Take pride in Phrase be proud of, or highly value something one
owns, has done, or is renowned for.
8. Go to war Phrase To engage in an intense conflict with
someone or something for some reason
9. In the name of Phrase For the sake of. प
The Hindu Editorial – Portentous overkill (Jan 28, 2023)
1. Result in Phrasal verb give rise to, lead to, bring about, bring,
produce
2. Akin to Phrasal verb Of similar character. ,
3. Amount to Phrasal verb be equal to
4. Hold water Phrasal verb appear to be valid, sound, or reasonable.
5. Comment upon Phrasal verb To speak about a particular topic. प
6. Weigh in on Phrase to give an opinion or enter a discussion or

argument:
The Hindu Editorial – Great expectations (Jan 28, 2023)
1. Keep an eye on Phrase keep under careful observation.
2. Feel good factor Phrase a widespread feeling of well-being and
financial security, especially viewed as a
factor in increased consumer spending
3. Lose out on Phrase Be deprived of an opportunity; be
disadvantaged.
4. Across the board Phrase involving or affecting all groups, members,
cases, etc. प
5. Play to the gallery Phrase to behave in a way intended to make people
admire or support you

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK February 5, 2023
learnt last week. (From 30 January to 04 February).
The Hindu Editorial – Founding Ideals (Jan 30, 2023)
1. On the eve of Phrase the period or day before an important event
के ठीक पहले
2. Lay emphasis on Phrase to stress or emphasize (something) very
much इस पर जोर दें ना
The Hindu Editorial – Warning bells (Jan 31, 2023)
1. In large measure Phrase to a great extent. बडे पैमाने पर
2. Cast the spotlight on Phrase To focus on or bring attention to someone or
something. पर ध्यान केंद्रित करना
consequence of, पररणामस्वरूप
4. Drag down phrasal verb bring someone or something to a lower level
or standard नीचे धकेलना
5. Step up Phrasal verb increase, intensify, strengthen, augment,
escalate बढाना
6. Clear the air phrase to improve a difficult or uncomfortable
situation by talking honestly about worries,
doubts, etc. (कद्रठन या असुववधाजनक स्स्ितत
को ) सुधारना
7. In the best light phrase In the most ideal or favorable way or
manner.
The Hindu Editorial – Miles to go (Feb 01, 2023)
1. Strike a chord phrase Create an emotional response के साि जुडाव
होना
2. Built on Phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for further
development पर आधाररत
3. Pick up Phrasal verb increase, become stronger, accelerate तेज
होना
4. In a way phrase do the hard work needed to succeed.

The Hindu Editorial – Policy folly (Feb 02, 2023)

1. Bear the hallmarks of Phrase To have a typical characteristic or feature of a
something person or thing की पहचान होना
2. Take place phrasal verb happen, occur, come about, transpire, come
to pass घद्रित होना
3. Crack down Phrasal verb to take strong action to stop something पर
कडी काययवाही करना
4. Go after Phrasal verb try to catch or stop someone पीछा करना
The Hindu Editorial – A raft of concessions (Feb 03, 2023)
1. Pore over phrasal verb to look at and study something carefully
2. Tick all the right boxes phrase To satisfy or fulfill everything that is
necessary or desired
3. On the face of it Phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, outwardly,
it seems प्रत्यक्ष रूप से
4. Stay the course Phrase to continue doing something until it is
finished or until you achieve something you
have planned to do कायम रहना
5. With an eye on phrase Focused on a particular thing or area
6. Lay out Phrasal verb Explain, present, describe पेश करना
7. Be heavy on something Phrase to use a lot of something
8. Be light on phrasal verb be rather short of. हल्का होना
9. Spell out phrasal verb Explain something in detail. स्पष्ि करना,
समझाना
10. Find its way somewhere phrase to look for and find where one needs to go in
order to get somewhere
The Hindu Editorial – A shot for Science (Feb 04, 2023)
1. Scale up Phrasal verb increase, go up, mount बढाना
2. Succeed in Phrasal verb Attain success or reach a desired goal सफल
होना
3. A rule of thumb Phrase an approximate method for doing something,
based on practical experience rather than
theory.
4. Mire in phrasal verb involve, entangle, tangle up (a difficult
situation). फांसना
The Hindu Editorial – Chasing records (Jan 30, 2023)

1. Draw level with someone Phrase to become equal to someone in a

competition when they had previously been
winning
2. Shy of phrase slightly less than something से िोडा कम
regard to, irrespective of भले ही
4. To someone’s credit Phrase deserving praise and respect प्रशांसा और
सम्मान के पात्र होना
5. Make a run to Phrase to attempt to win or do (something)
6. Fall short of Phrase fail to meet an expectation कम पडना
7. Go down phrasal verb be recorded or remembered in a particular
way. याद ककया जाएगा
The Hindu Editorial – Water woes (Jan 31, 2023)
1. Push for Phrasal verb Try, attempt, endeavour, प्रयास करना
2. To begin with phrase At first सवयप्रिम
3. Hold someone/something phrase to prove particularly useful or beneficial to
in good stead someone in the future.
The Hindu Editorial – Youth and pedigree (Feb 01, 2023)
1. Come-from-behind Phrase (in sport) to win when it was not expected
because you seemed to be losing.
2. Empty handed Phrase having failed to obtain or achieve what one
wanted. खाली हाि
3. Turn out phrasal verb to happen or become known to happen in a
particular way होना
4. Capitalize on phrasal verb cash in on, take advantage of, make use of,
profit by, exploit लाभ उठाना
The Hindu Editorial – Fire and Ice (Feb 03, 2023)
1. Be on edge phrase to be nervous or worried: घबराना या चचांततत
होना
2. Carve out phrasal verb to make or create; take something from a
larger whole से बनाना
3. Boil over phrasal verb if a situation or feeling boils over, people
cannot control their anger and start to fight
or argue उफ़न पडना, उबालना
4. Put forth phrasal verb to suggest an idea for consideration: सामने
रखना

5. Be in a bind Phrase In a particularly difficult or awkward situation

कद्रठन स्स्ितत में
6. Make headway phrase make progress, especially when this is slow
or difficult प्रगतत करना
The Hindu Editorial – Going green (Feb 04, 2023)
1. Lay the emphasis on phrase to stress or emphasize (something) very
much पर जोर दें ना
2. Hold the key phrase to have control over it or to make something
possible
3. Add to phrasal verb augment, increase, enhance, expand,
amplify, enlarge, raise वद्
ृ चध करना
4. Take off phrase to become successful or popular very quickly
or suddenly
5. Roll out phrasal verb start, begin, launch, introduce, begin शुरू
करना
6. Set aside phrasal verb save or keep something, typically money or
time, for a particular purpose. रखना
7. Set up phrasal verb establish स्िावपत करना

learnt last week. (From 06 Feb to 11 Feb).
The Hindu Editorial – Reign of terror (Feb 06, 2023)
1. Hold talks Phrase to have formal or official discussions about
an issue or a situation.
2. Maintain/keep a grip on Phrase To maintain strict or tight control over
something someone or something
3. Point to Phrasal verb indicate, suggest, be evidence of, evidence,
signal, signify र
4. Crack down on Phrase to take strong action to stop something पर
य र
ब
6. Spring up Phrasal verb to grow or appear suddenly
7. Carry out Phrasal verb perform, execute, implement, conduct,
accomplish पर र
8. Join hand with Phrase work together मऱ
The Hindu Editorial – The Tax gambit (Feb 06, 2023)
9. Spill ink Phrase To write, especially professionally ऱ
10. Give up Phrasal verb abandon, surrender, relinquish, renounce
11. Do away with Phrase Remove, dispose of, get rid of, eradicate,
abolish, dispense with र प /म
12. So far Phrase thus far भ

13. End up Phrasal verb to reach or come to a situation that was not
planned /expected प ( म)
14. Sum up Phrasal verb summarize, give a summary of, review
र
15. Factor in include, take into account मऱ र
16. For instance Phrase For example, As, Such as र ऱ
17. Roof over (one’s) head Phrase A shelter, especially a home

Financial Express – A mixed bag (Feb 07, 2023)

18. A mixed bag Phrase a situation that involves a variety of things,
esp. good things mixed with bad things
19. Be short of Phrase less than म
20. step up Phrasal verb increase, intensify, strengthen, augment,
escalate ब
The Hindu Editorial – End-of-life decision (Feb 07, 2023)
21. Turn out (to be) Phrasal verb transpire, emerge, happen, occur, come
about; prove to be the case. भर
22. In the event of Phrase if — happens पर, म
23. Carry out perform, execute, implement, conduct,
accomplish पर र
24. Hold good/true Phrase seem to be true; remain true or valid.
25. Spell out Phrasal verb Explain something in detail. ब , म

The Hindu Editorial – Puncturing ties (Feb 08, 2023)
26. Shoot down Phrasal verb bring down an aircraft or missile by shooting
at it. र
27. Call off Phrasal verb cancel, abandon, stop, suspend ब / र
र
28. Lay bare Phrasal verb Reveal, explain, show, expose, display,
uncover र र ,भ ऱ
29. On the eve of Phrase the period or day before an important event
प ऱ
र र
31. By no means Phrase not at all; certainly not भ र
32. Come to the conclusion Phrase to decide (something) after consideration.
पर
33. At home Phrase In one’s own country प म
34. Dial down Phrasal verb to reduce म र
35. Against the backdrop of Phrase in the context of भम
The Hindu Editorial – A quick reset (Feb 08, 2023)
36. Put behind Phrasal verb to try ignore something or to stop worrying
about प / र

37. Ramp up Phrasal verb to increase sharply ब

38. Mark out Phrasal verb distinguish someone or something.
र
39. In contrast to Phrase contrary to, in opposition to, by comparison
with, opposed to पर
40. On the sidelines of Phrase not actively involved; observing rather than
taking part
41. Sort out Phrasal verb resolve a problem or difficulty. ऱ ,
ब , र
42. Call for Phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask म
र
43. Set off Phrasal verb Start, begin, commence, burst out र ,
44. Ups and downs Phrase a succession of both good and bad
experiences र
45. On course Phrase likely to achieve something. र म/ पर
46. Along the way Phrase during a process or series of events
Indian Express – The telecom sector beyond Jio and Airtel (Feb 09, 2023)
47. By itself Phrase Alone ऱ
48. Remain to be seen Phrase Used to express the notion that something is
not yet known ब
49. At stake Phrasal verb in danger of being lost पर, रम
50. Dish out Phrasal verb give out, dispense, distribute, present ,
51. Be it Phrasal verb Whether

52. At home Phrasal verb In one’s own country. प म
53. Reflect well/bad/good on Phrase make somebody/something appear to be
good, bad, etc. to other people / रब
र
54. Hole up Phrasal verb Hide yourself away, hide, seclude yourself
प
55. One foot in the final Phrase Having high probability or chance to be in the
final.
56. Sail through Phrasal verb to succeed very easily in something,

especially a test फऱ
57. In tandem Phrase together, in partnership, jointly, in
conjunction
58. Keep one’s hopes alive Phrase To remain hopeful and optimistic about the
future
59. Hold the edge Phrase to have a slight advantage or superiority over
ब
60. The cherry on the cake Phrase something that makes something that is
already good even better, or perfect पर
The Hindu Editorial – Bench and bigotry (Feb 10, 2023)

61. Take over Phrasal verb Assume control of something भ ऱ
62. Come to light Phrase become widely known or evident. म
63. Swear in Phrasal verb to induct into office by administration of an

oath प ऱ
64. With dispatch Phrase in a quick and efficient way र
65. Ahead of Phrase before, just before प ऱ
66. Pick and choose Phrase select only the best from a number of
alternatives.
67. Have one’s way Phrase to do what one wishes to do
68. Without fear or fervor Phrase in an equal and fair way; impartially प
69. Go into Phrasal verb start discussing a subject extensively.

70. Get past Phrasal verb To be able to pass an obstacle. प र र
(ब ,र )
The Hindu Editorial – Sage stance (Feb 11, 2023)
71. Point to Phrasal verb indicate, denote, point out, imply र र
The Hindu Editorial – State of affairs (Feb 11, 2023)
72. State of affairs Phrase situation at particular time.
73. Stand up to Phrase confront, resist, withstand म र
74. Take pride in Phrase to be proud of र
75. Lay bare Phrasal verb Reveal, explain, show, expose, display,
uncover र र ,भ ऱ

76. To be sure Phrase Certainly, ensure, make sure प

77. So far Phrase thus far भ
78. Grind on Phrasal verb Drag on, go on and on, continue, carry on, go
on, keep going र र
79. Heat up Phrase become more exciting, dangerous, or serious.
80. Have one’s task cut out have a difficult job to do
81. In place Phrase established प

The Hindu Editorial – The pension conundrum (Feb 13, 2023)
1. In no time Phrase very quickly, very soon, in a second जल्द ही,
कुछ ही समय में .
2. Go against the spirit phrase go against the purpose/intention of.
3. Add injury to insult phrase act in a way that makes a bad situation
worse. जले पर नमक छछड़कना
4. In the event of phrase if — happens. के होने पर, की स्थिछि में
The Hindu Editorial – Not losing steam (Feb 14, 2023)
5. In the event of phrase if — happens. के होने पर, की स्थिछि में
6. Lose steam phrase lose energy, enthusiasm, or importance
उत्साह खोना
8. Across-the-board phrase involving or affecting all groups, members,
cases, etc. एक समान रूप से
consequence of पररणामथवरूप
10. Weigh down phrasal verb burden, oppress, encumber, overload, load
बोझ लादना
11. Inch up phrase to move very slowly or in a lot of short stages
12. Build on phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for further
development पर आधाररि होना
13. Tick up phrasal verb To increase or go up बढ़ना
14. Hinge on phrasal verb depend, hang, rest, turn, pivot छनर्भर होना/पर
टिका होना
15. Feed through phrase to reach someone or something after going
The Hindu Editorial – Honour of office (Feb 15, 2023)
16. Stay away from phrase avoid something; to keep away from
someone or something से दरू रहना

17. Play a role in phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor

in में र्ूममका छनर्ाना
18. For good reasons phrase Having a sound, justifiable cause or purpose;
because something has already been proven
true or justifiable
19. With regard to phrase regarding, concerning, about, as regards,
referring to के सम्बन्ध में
20. Go on to phrase to do something after completing
something else
21. Raise eyebrows phrase to cause other people to react with
surprise or mild disapproval अचरज में
डालना
22. Carry on phrasal verb continue, keep on, persist, go on,
keep going जारी रखना
23. In general phrase as a whole कुल ममलाकर
The Hindu Editorial – Disconcerting dilation (Feb 16, 2023)
24. Across the board phrase involving or affecting all groups,
members, cases, etc एक समान रूप से
25. Nowhere near phrase not nearly.
26. To be sure phrase Certainly, ensure, make sure छनस्चचि
रूप से
27. Strip out phrasal verb Remove, exclude, हिाना/ अलग करना
28. Inch up phrasal verb to move/ progress/increase very
slowly or in a lot of short stages
29. Tamp down phrasal verb to reduce the amount, level of
something
The Hindu Editorial – Beyond limits (Feb 17, 2023)
30. In line with phrase In accordance with के अनुसार
31. Strip something of phrasal verb to take status or possessions away
from somebody छीनना(दजाभ)
32. Cast a shadow phrase to spoil a good situation with
something unpleasant असर डालना
33. Brush aside phrasal verb disregard, ignore, dismiss, pass over,
put aside खाररज करना
34. Deal with phrasal verb Cope with, handle, manage, attend
to, see to संर्ालना, छनपिना

35. Fait accompli phrase something that has already happened

in the past and cannot be changed
now जो पहले ही घटिि हो चक ु ा है ििा
उसे बदला नहीं जा सकिा
The Hindu Editorial – Shuffling feet (Feb 18, 2023)
36. Get off phrasal verb to leave a place, usually in order to
start a journey
37. Cool off phrasal verb become quiet or calm ठं डा होना
38. Take a hit phrase suffer damage or loss नुकसान उठाना
39. Kick off phrasal verb start, begin, get going, get off the
ground शुरू करना
40. Pall of Gloom and doom phrase feeling of having no hope in situation.
41. Silver lining phrase ray of hope, positive side, glimmer of
hope उम्मीद की ककरण.
42. A Far cry from phrase be very different to बहुि अलग
43. End up phrasal verb to reach or come to a place,
condition, or situation that was not
planned or expected पहुंचना (अंि में )
44. Shore up phrasal verb hold up, support, sustain, prop up,
buttress, bolster, reinforce संर्ालना,
सहारा दे ना
45. No longer phrase Not now as formerly. अब और नहीं
46. At work phrase in action.
47. Keep close tab on phrase monitor the activities or development
of; keep under observation. कायभ-
पद्धछि पर छनगरानी रखना
48. In tandem phrase together, in partnership, jointly, in
conjunction साि साि
49. Crossing the river by phrase to take one step and look around
feeling the pebbles before taking another
50. Along the way phrase during a process or series of events
The Businessline – MPC’s caution on inflation understandable (13 Feb, 2023)
51. Keep one’s powder dry phrase remain cautious and ready for a
possible emergency. संर्ाववि आपाि
स्थिछि के मलए सिकभ और िैयार रहना
The Hindu Editorial – Cyclical troubles (Feb 14, 2023)

52. Pin one’s hopes on phrase to hope very much that something or
someone will help you to achieve
what you want उम्मीदें लगाना
53. Stave off phrasal verb to prevent something bad from
happening; avert, avoid, preclude दरू
करना
54. Weigh on phrasal verb burden, bear hard upon, oppress र्ार
पड़ना, कष्ि दे ना
55. Take a back seat phrase deliberately become less active or
involved; become less important. पीछे
हिना
56. In the medium term phrase a period of time of medium length
मध्यम अवधध में
The Hindu Editorial – Not a pipe dream (Feb 15, 2023)
57. Pipe dream phrase an idea or plan that is impossible or
very unlikely to happen
58. Ahead of phrase before, just before से पहले
The Hindu Editorial – Fossil and time (Feb 16, 2023)
59. Of its kind phrase Of the same type. अपनी िरह का
60. Bear witness to phrase testify to, be evidence/proof of,
confirm, evidence की गवाही दें ना
61. At large phrase as a whole; in general बड़े पैमाने पर
62. To that end phrase For that reason, with that goal,
intending to produce that result इसी
कारणवश
63. Take Possession of phrase To gain or assume ownership or
custody of something अधधकार में लेना
64. On the lines of Phrase similar to something; in a similar way
समान िरीके से/ की िजभ पर
65. Far from Phrase away from, different from, not nearly
से दरू
66. Keep in mind Phrase to remember and take into
consideration later. ध्यान में रखना
67. A ring fence phrase barrier अवरोध
The Hindu Editorial – Brazen intimidation (Feb 17, 2023)

68. Hold someone to account phrase believe that someone is responsible

for something. ककसी को स्जम्मेदार
ठहराना
consequence of पररणामथवरूप
70. Augur well/bad phrase (of an event or circumstance) portend
a good or bad outcome संकेि (शुर् /
अशुर्)
The Hindu Editorial – Air India’s big plane order (Feb 18, 2023)
71. To put in perspective phrase To compare something with a similar
thing to give a clearer, more accurate
idea
72. Win back phrasal verb get back something that you have
lost. वापस आना
73. Play the role in phrase to be involved in में र्मू मका छनर्ाना
74. Out of place phrase not suitable for a particular situation
अनप ु यक्
ु ि
75. Set up phrasal verb establish थिावपि करना
76. Take off phrasal verb (used about an aircraft) to leave the
ground and start flying (ववमान का)
उड़ान र्रना

The Hindu Editorial – Going off-course (Feb 20, 2023)
1. Due to Phrase because of , वजह
2. Of course Phrase naturally; certainly स
3. In order to Phrase With the purpose /intention of doing
something.
The Hindu Editorial – The Battle for Sena (Feb 21, 2023)
4. In favour of Phrase in support of (someone) ऺ
5. Go into Phrasal verb start discussing a subject extensively.
6. Under a cloud Phrase under suspicion or discredited. श
7. Go on Phrasal verb continue or persevere. ज
The Hindu Editorial – Aldermen altercation (Feb 21, 2023)
transpire ह
9. In keeping with Phrase in accordance with, in agreement with, in line
with ह
The Hindu Editorial – Reform reluctance (Feb 22, 2023)
10. In person Phrase personally स
11. Augur well/ill Phrase (of an event or circumstance) portend a good
or bad outcome स (श / श )
12. Leave out Phrasal verb omit, neglect, exclude, overlook, miss
13. Hold true Phrase seem to be true; remain true or valid. स

ह ह
14. A roof over one’s head Phrase a place to live; A home in which to live or
rest; basic shelter स ऊ
The Hindu editorial – House of horrors (Feb 22, 2023)
15. In plain sight Phrase in a place that is clearly visible.
16. The case in point Phrase a good example of something स
ह

17. By accident Phrase unintentionally; by chance. स वश

18. Blow the lid off something Phrase reveal unwelcome secrets about.
स ज
19. Come to light Phrase become widely known or evident. ,
20. Follow the thread Phrase start doing something again after stopping.
21. Hand over Phrasal verb Pass responsibility to someone else. स
22. Carry out Phrasal verb Perform a task. व
23. Slip through the cracks Phrase to not be noticed or dealt with by a system;
be overlooked.
24. The fence to eat the crop Phrase these sayings are applied to situations in
which protectors abuse the very people they
are charged to protect.
The Hindu Editorial – Waiting to rush (Feb 23, 2023)
25. At the fag end of Phrase the last part of something
26. As regards Phrase concerning; in respect of.
27. In a hurry Phrase Hastily, quickly, rapidly, in a rush ज
28. Hive off Phrasal verb separate, subdivide, skim off, cream off
29. Make clear Phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify
30. a flood of Phrase a large amount of

31. Take into account Phrase take into consideration, consider, bear in
mind, include, keep in mind
32. In the backdrop of Phrase in the context of स
33. Shed light on Phrase to provide information about something or to
make something easier to understand:
श
34. Out of place Phrase not suitable for a particular situation;
inappropriate, inapt, not fitting, incongruous
The Hindu Editorial – Discipline and discussion (Feb 23, 2023)

35. The first leg Phrase The first stage or part (of something).
36. Black out Phrasal verb prevent an event from being broadcast or
information from being published; Censor.

37. Cry foul Phrase to complain that someone has done

something that is not fair स ष
38. Point out Phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
श
39. Carry out Phrasal verb Perform a task. व
40. Hide behind Phrase use something to hide the truth
41. At the cost of Phrase To achieve something at the loss of
something
transpire ह
The Hindu Editorial – A clean gamble (Feb 24, 2023)
43. In lieu of Phrase instead
The Hindu Editorial – End the War (Feb 24, 2023)
44. Way out Phrasal verb Solution स
45. Reel under Phrase struggle or deal with something स ज
transpire ह
47. Come to an end Phrase to reach an end ह ज
The Hindu Editorial – Safe across borders (Feb 25, 2023)
48. Build on Phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for further
development
The Hindu Editorial – Rights at the Centre (Feb 25, 2023)
49. Shed light on Phrase to provide information about something or to
make something easier to understand
श
50. Point out Phrasal verb indicate, mention, note, highlight, emphasize
श
51. As a last resort Phrase when all else has failed. सह
52. Miles to go Phrase A Lot to do before achieving something
53. Cut short Phrase to end (something) earlier than expected
स स ह ( )स ह

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK March 5, 2023
learnt last week. (From 27 Feb to 04 March).
The Hindu Editorial – Not neutral (Feb 27, 2023)
1. Status quo Phrase the present situation or condition यथास्थथति
2. Lay claim to Phrase to assert one’s possession of or right to
अधिकार का दावा करना
3. Way forward phrase the best option or solution because it is likely
to lead to success सवोत्तम ववकल्प
4. of sorts phrase something of the kind just mentioned एक
िरह की
The Hindu Editorial – Settling scores (Feb 28, 2023)
5. Settle scores phrase to punish someone for a past wrong or
grievance बदला लेंना
6. Read into phrasal verb To find, infer, or attribute an additional
meaning or different interpretation to what
is presented.
7. Have nothing to do with Phrase have no contact or dealings with से कोई लेना-
दे ना नह ीं होना
8. Touch a raw nerve phrase to upset someone by mention something ऐसी
बाि का स्िक्र करना िो ककसी को परे शान करे ।
9. Amount to phrasal verb be equal to के बराबर होना
10. Lost in Phrase be engrossed in; be engaged in में खो िाना
11. Haul up phrasal verb to bring before a superior for judgment or
reprimand फटकारना
The Hindu Editorial – Favourites on top (Mar 01, 2023)
12. In one’s own backyard phrase the area of activity that you are involved in;
in own country (here it refers to Australia)
13. Bounce back phrasal verb recover, improve, get better वापसी
14. Pay a price phrase to experience the bad result of something
you have done बरु ा पररणाम भगु िना
The Hindu Editorial – Unending ordeal (Mar 02, 2023)
15. At the hands of phrase done or caused by.

16. Strike fear into someone phrase To frighten, terrify, or horrify someone ककसी
के मन में डर पैदा करना
17. Result in phrasal verb cause, bring on, call forth, be the cause of
(something) to happen के पररणामथवरूप
The Hindu Editorial – A message for maturity (Mar 03, 2023)
19. Way out of line phrase Not in accordance with generally accepted or
established limits. अपेक्षा से भभन्न व्यवहार
करना
20. On the aid and advice of phrase with the help and guidance of someone की
सहायिा और परामशश से
21. Lay down phrasal verb formulate, stipulate, set down, draw up,
frame तनिाशररि करना, तनर्दश ष्ट करना
22. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, request, ask for, ask माींग
करना
23. Eyes and ears phrase Eagerly giving one’s full attention to
something. ककसी चीि पर अपना पूरा ध्यान
लगाना
24. Augur well/ill phrase (of an event or circumstance) portend a good
or bad outcome सींकेि भमलना (शुभ / अशुभ)
The Hindu Editorial – Data dissonance (Mar 04, 2023)
25. Prior to phrase before से पहले
26. Make clear phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify थपष्ट
करना
27. Over the course of phrase during, throughout के दौरान
28. Make it phrase to succeed in doing something (ककसी काम में )
सफल हो िाना
29. Draw conclusion phrase decide what to believe after considering
facts. तनष्कर्श तनकालना
The Hindu Editorial – Single stroke (Feb 27, 2023)
30. In favour of phrase in support of (someone) के पक्ष में
31. Blow over phrasal verb come to an end, settle down (crisis)
थमना/शाींि होना

32. Leave someone isolated Phrase to separate groups of people अलग करना
मिबूि करना
34. Eat humble pie phrase to admit that you have been wrong and
apologize गलिी थवीकार करना
35. Stand someone in good phrase to be useful or helpful to someone or
stead something ककसी को अच्छी स्थथति में खडा करना
36. In the face of phrase despite, in spite of, notwithstanding के
बाविदू
The Hindu Editorial – Reducing pain (Feb 28, 2023)
37. On the road to something phrase likely to achieve something
38. Drop out phrasal verb Leave, give up , quit, stop छोडना
39. Try out phrasal verb test something to see if effective
40. Do away with phrasal verb to get rid of something से छुटकारा पाना
The Hindu Editorial – Subaltern, secular (Mar 01, 2023)
41. On the lines of phrase similar to something; in a similar way समान
िर के से/ की ििश पर
42. Bank on phrasal verb rely on, depend on, count on, trust भरोसा
करना
43. Break away phrasal verb leave, escape, break with, split off from
अलग/ दरू होना
The Hindu Editorial – Border troubles (Mar 02, 2023)
44. Pave the way for phrase prepare for, open the way for, make
preparations for के भलए मागश प्रशथि करना
45. Hammer out phrasal verb To arrive at some agreement after much
discussion, argument खत्म करना/ समझौिे पर
पहुुँचना
46. Set up phrasal verb establish, create थथावपि करना
47. Tip the scale phrase (of a circumstance or event) be the deciding
factor; make the critical difference.
48. On the ground phrase In a place where real, practical work is done.
िमीन थिर पर
49. Iron out phrasal verb settle, resolve, resolve समािान करना
The Hindu Editorial – Searing changes (Mar 03, 2023)
50. Scale new heights phrase to reach to a very high position

51. Spill over phrasal verb (of a bad situation) reach a point at which it
can no longer be controlled or contained (एक
बुर स्थथति का) फैल िाना, पहुुँचना
52. Due to phrase because of के कारण, की विह
53. Remain to be seen phrase Used to express the notion that something is
not yet known दे खना बाकी है
Business line – A banking background (27 Feb, 2023)
54. Fall prey to phrase To be affected, or overcome by a bad
situation. प्रभाववि होना
55. Bring to bear phrase To apply; to employ something to achieve an
intended effect.
अींि में
57. Run counter to phrase be opposed to : to disagree with ववरोि करना
58. State of affairs phrase situation at particular time. स्थथति
Indian Express – Delhi’s G20 test (Feb 28, 2023)
59. Have one’s task cut out phrase have a difficult job to do
60. Cover a lot of ground on phrase To review a large amount of information or
discuss many topics. कई ववर्यों पर चचाश करना
61. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight से
िूझना
62. Pull in different directions phrase not see eye to eye , take issue , put up a fight
against , be in dispute मिभेद रखना
Economic times – Bring states on the same capex page (Mar 01, 2023)
63. On the same page phrase in agreement. सहमि होना
64. Get in the way phrase To obstruct or interfere with something बािा
डालना
65. Bump up phrasal verb an increase in something
66. Break out phrasal verb Escape, emerge, come out, get out बाहर
तनकलना
67. Ramp up phrasal verb Sharply increase in level or amount. बढाना
68. Tap into phrasal verb use, utilize, exploit, take advantage, capitalize
on लाभ उठाना

69. Clean up one’s books phrase to get the accounts in order: To identify
profitable and loss-making accounts
Business line Editorial – GDP growth numbers (2 March 2023)
70. Tone down phrasal verb to moderate, reduce, weaken घटाना
or standard नीचे िकेलना
72. Wind down phrasal verb to reduce gradually (activity gradually to an
end) कम होना
73. Ratchet up phrasal verb to increase something by a small amount
बढाना
74. Double down on phrase to continue to do something in an even more
determined way than before पहले से भी
अधिक दृढ िर के से कुछ करना
75. Play a role in phrase contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor
in में भूभमका तनभाना
76. Weigh in phrasal verb to give an opinion or enter a discussion or
argument
Indian Express – Vinod Kumar Shukla (Mar 03, 2023)
77. Keep one’s head above phrase avoid succumbing to difficulties, typically
water debt. आधथशक िबाह से बचने वाले
78. Pin someone down phrasal verb to force someone to make a decision about
something
79. On the cusp phrase at the point when something is about to
change to something else के भशखर पर
80. Ebb and flow phrase a recurrent pattern of coming and going or
decline and regrowth. उिार – चढाव
81. Wake up to phrase to become aware of something िागरूक होना
82. Break the mould phrase change situation or do something in new
way.
The Indian Express – SC decision to set up expert committee (4 March 2023)
83. Cast doubt on phrase To cause something to be viewed with doubt,
skepticism, or uncertainty. सींदेह करना
84. Cast aspersion on phrase to make a rude and insulting remark.
अपमानिनक र्टप्पणी करना
85. Draw out phrasal verb Prolong, extend, make last, protract लींबे समय
िक चलना

learnt last week. (From 06 March to 11 March).
The Hindu Editorial – Choosing the watchdog (Mar 06, 2023)
1. Take away phrasal verb remove, withdraw, seize हटाना, छीनना
2. Point out phrasal verb indicate, specify, detail, mention, refer to
दिखाना
3. Get around phrasal verb deal successfully with a problem; overcome,
surmount, sort out बच ननकलना
4. In tune with phrase in accordance with के अनरू
ु प होना
The Hindu Editorial – Tax transition (Mar 07, 2023)
5. Bump up phrasal verb increase something बढाना
6. Lend credence to phrase to make something seem true or correct
विश्िास /यक़ीन करना
7. Drive up phrasal verb increase, raise, escalate, boost बढाना
8. Tighten one’s belt for phrase To reduce, restrict, or limit one’s budget; to
something live more modestly or make financial
sacrifices
9. Play up phrasal verb emphasize, highlight, promote, accentuate;
to make something seem more important or
better than it really is, esp. to get an
advantage जोर िे ना
The Hindu Editorial – Role and remit (Mar 08, 2023)
10. Look into phrasal verb inspect, investigate, explore, examine,
scrutinize, research जाांच करना
सांभालना, ननपटना
12. To the extent that phrase the degree to which a subject or other thing
extends इस हि तक
13. Hold someone to phrase to make someone do what they promised or
something agreed to do
14. (be) Seize of phrase To remain in consideration of a matter.

15. Rule out phrasal verb dismiss, reject, exclude, discard, prohibit
इांकार करना
16. A Red herring phrase something that misleads or distracts from a
relevant or important question; Decoy, ploy,
lure, diversion अफिाह
17. Blow over phrasal verb come to an end, settle down (crisis)
थमना/शाांत होना
18. Put the blame on phrase To blame someone or something (for
someone something) पर इल्जाम लगाना
The Hindu Editorial – Home and away (Mar 09, 2023)
19. Follow up phrasal verb to take further action connected with it ककसी
काम को जारी रखना
20. Do one’s bit phrase make a useful contribution to an effort or
cause. अपना फजज अिा करना/ प्रयास करना
happen. के ललए मागज प्रशस्त करना
22. Under the garb of phrase in the name of, for the sake of क़ी आड़ में
23. Roll out phrasal verb Officially launch or introduce a new product
or scheme
24. Make someone feel at phrase feel relaxed and comfortable
home
The Hindu Editorial – Challenge of change (Mar 10, 2023)
25. Into action phrase into operation सकिय स्स्थनत में
26. Bring someone to justice phrase Arrest someone for a crime and ensure that
they are tried/suited in court.
The Hindu Editorial – Stopping the boats (Mar 11, 2023)
27. Come down on phrase Criticize or punish someone harshly. ननांिा
करना
28. Latch on to phrase to become interested in an idea, story, or
activity, and to start to use it:
29. Be long on something phrase having too much of one thing
The Hindu Editorial – Creative formula (Mar 06, 2023)

30. Set up phrasal verb establish, create, organize, initiate, launch

स्थावपत करना
31. As a result phrase because of something नतीजतन
32. A rocky start phrase A troubled, uncertain, or discouraging

beginning. कदिन शुरुआत
33. Iron out phrasal verb settle, resolve, resolve समाधान करना
34. Bank on phrasal verb rely on, depend on, count on, trust भरोसा
करना, ननभजर होना
35. Take into account phrase consider, take into consideration, factor in,
bear in mind, weigh ध्यान में रखना
36. In the hot seat phrase under pressure or difficult position of
responsibility. स्जम्मेिारी क़ी कदिन स्स्थनत।
The Hindu Editorial – Power against knowledge (Mar 07, 2023)
37. Drag into phrasal verb to involve (a person, group, etc.) in (a difficult
or complicated situation) में खीांचना
38. Think tank phrase a group of experts brought together to
provide advice, suggestions and ideas on
specific social, political and economic
problems or issues सलाह िे नेिाला विशेषज्ञ
समूह
39. Writ large phrase clear and obvious. एकिम स्पष्ट
40. Lowers the bar phrase lower the standards which need to be met in
order to qualify for something.
41. Border on phrasal verb To be very similar to something without
being identical; to nearly be something से
बहुत लमलता जुलता होना
42. At any rate phrase in any case; anyway ककसी भी क़ीमत पर, ककसी
भी िशा में
43. The need of the hour phrase an immediate requirement or necessity समय
क़ी माांग

44. Expand one’s horizon phrase to increase the range of one’s knowledge,
understanding, or experience
The Hindu Editorial – Challenging dogma (Mar 09, 2023)
45. Rule of thumb phrase an approximate method for doing something,
based on practical experience rather than
theory. बुननयािी ननयम
46. By no means phrase not at all; certainly not. ककसी भी तरह से नहीां
47. To draw the line phrase set a limit on what one is willing to do or
accept. सीमा स्थावपत करना
48. As a last resort phrase if all other methods fail अांनतम सहारा
49. Put forth phrase to suggest an idea for consideration सामने

रखना
50. Factor in phrasal verb include, take into account शालमल करना
51. A pipe dream phrase an idea or plan that is impossible or very

unlikely to happen:
52. Cull At the altar of phrase to be destroyed by an activity, system, or
belief that is bad but more important or
more powerful क़ी बलल चढा िे ना
Business line – G-20 must work towards (Mar 10, 2023)
53. Be on the precipice phrase brink, edge; a very dangerous situation के
कगार पर
54. At the outset phrase at the beginning of it क़ी शुरुआत में
55. Add to phrasal verb increase, magnify, amplify, augment,

intensify बढाना
56. Pick up phrasal verb increase, become stronger, accelerate तेज
होना/ बढना
57. Kick off phrasal verb commence, begin, start, inaugurate, initiate
शुरू करना

59. Account for phrasal verb constitute, form, total compose, be

responsible for के ललये उत्तरियी होना
60. A trifle phrase a little; somewhat कुछ हि तक।
Financial Express – Engagement with Australia (Mar 11, 2023)

61. A lap of honour phrase a run around a track or sports field that is
made by a winner of a race or a team that
has won a game
regard to, irrespective of ननम्न पर ध्यान दिए
बगैर
63. Gear up to phrase prepare, get ready, make preparations, make
provisions कमर कसना/तैयारी करना
64. Have a bearing on phrase to have an influence on something or a
relationship to something पर असर पड़ना
65. Come into force phrase into the state of being valid or operative; into
effect प्रभाि में आना
66. In someone’s favour phrase in support of (someone) के पक्ष में
67. Take into account phrase consider, take into consideration, factor in,
bear in mind, weigh ध्यान में रखना
68. It bears mention phrase it is worthwhile mentioning
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69. A far cry from phrase be very different to बहुत अलग
Indian Express – A doubtful green cover (Mar 08, 2023)

70. Shine a light on phrase to reveal or expose something or making
something clear or easier to understand.
ककसी चीज पर प्रकाश डालना
71. Cut down phrasal verb chop down, fell काट डालना
72. Come to light phrase become widely known or evident. पता लगना
Indian Express – Border–Gavaskar Trophy (Mar 09, 2023)

73. Come back to bite phrase to cause problems for one at a later time.
74. Bundle out phrasal verb a team has been dismissed quickly or
abruptly, usually in a short period of time
75. A great deal phrase a large amount. अत्यधधक सांख्या, बहुत बड़ा
76. Take a hit phrase suffer damage or loss नक

ु सान उिाना
77. By leaps and bounds phrase By very large degrees; rapidly or in quick
progress forward. कई गन ु ा िद्
ृ धध करना; दिन
िन
ु ी रात चौगन
ु ी
Economic times – New normal of hot summers (Mar 10, 2023)
78. Make clear phrase explain, elucidate, spell out, clarify स्पष्ट
करना
Economic Times – India’s middle-ground crypto evangelism (Mar 11, 2023)
79. Lock in phrasal verb to secure or guarantee something. सुननस्श्चत
करना
80. Be at the forefront phrase to be in a leading or prominent position, to
be at the cutting edge, to be at the vanguard,
to be in the forefront, to be in the lead सबसे
आगे होना

The Hindu Editorial – Belated, but essential (Mar 13, 2023)
संभालना, ननपटना
2. Lay the onus on/upon phrase to place responsibility on someone किसी पर
जिम्मेदारी डालना
3. Point out phrasal verb indicate, specify, detail, mention, refer to
इशारा िरना
The Hindu Editorial – Safe harbour at risk (Mar 14, 2023)
4. At risk phrase in danger, in jeopardy, threatened, unsafe
खतरे में
5. Make a case for phrase To state the reasons why something should
be done or should be the case.
6. In particular phrase Especially, specially, particularly, above all,
specifically विशेषिर
7. Put the onus on phrase to place responsibility on someone किसी पर
जिम्मेदारी डालना
8. Be weighted in favour of phrase to support, to have a bias or preference
towards something/someone किसी िे पक्ष में
होना
9. Shut down phrasal verb Cease to operate or cause to cease operating
बंद िरना
10. With respect to phrase referring to; concerning िे संबंध में
11. Go a long way phrase be very successful
12. Whittle down phrasal verb to gradually reduce the size of something or
the number of people in a group धीरे – धीरे
िम िरना
The Hindu Editorial – True colours (Mar 15, 2023)
13. Wake up phrasal verb Arise, awaken, come to उठना/ िगना

14. In the context of phrase the situation within something happens इस

संदभभ में
15. Bring to the fore phrase To emphasize something or make it more
noticeable. प्रिट िरना, सामने लाना
16. Secure/get the nod phrase be selected or approved; be chosen चन
ु ना
17. Past one’s prime phrase someone is no longer at their best or most
successful period of life. सिभश्रेष ्ठ समय बीतना
18. Make one’s presence felt phrase have powerful effect or influence. अपनी
पहचान बनाना
happen. िे ललए मागभ प्रशस्त िरना
The Hindu Editorial – Inaction and intervention (Mar 16, 2023)
20. Keep something/someone phrasal verb not become involved with something. से बाहर
out
रखना
21. In terms of phrase with regard to, as regards, regarding िे संबंध
में
22. Act on phrasal verb comply with, follow, obey, conform to िा
अनुपालन िरना
regard to, irrespective of ननम्न पर ध्यान ददए
बगैर
The Hindu Editorial –Lessons learnt (Mar 17, 2023)
24. Learn a lesson phrase to gain knowledge or understanding from a
difficult or challenging experience चन
ु ौतीपूर्भ
अनुभि से सबि हालसल िरना
25. Make a beeline for phrase to go quickly and hurry directly to िी ओर
बढ़ना (झटपट से)
26. Over the course phrase during, throughout दौरान
27. In concert with phrase acting jointly िे साथ लमलिर िरना
28. On the other hand phrase on the contrary, but, at the same time, in
contrast, conversely दस ू री ओर
29. Expose oneself to phrase To bring someone, something, or oneself into
contact with someone or something, often
with negative consequences.

30. Unable to see the wood phrase to be unable to understand a situation clearly
for the trees because you are too involved in it किसी
जस्थनत िो स्पष्ट रूप से समझने में असमथभ होना
31. Remain on guard phrase To continue to be especially careful, vigilant,
or attentive; to stay prepared for danger or
surprises
The Hindu Editorial – Testing time (Mar 18, 2023)
32. Account for phrasal verb constitute, form, total compose, be
responsible for िे ललये उत्तरदयी होना
or standard नीचे धिेलना
34. Slip into phrasal verb To gradually start to be in a bad state or
situation. में िाना (बुरी जस्थनत)
35. Ides of march phrase A turning point or critical moment
36. Rein in phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain पर लगाम लगाना
37. Turn around phrasal verb Reverse, improve, change, bump up बदलना
38. Reflect well/bad on phrase make somebody/something appear to be
something good, bad, etc. to other people अच्छी/ ख़राब
तरह से दशाभना
39. Keep something in check phrase To keep (something) under control. ननयंत्रर्
िरना
40. At any cost phrase regardless of the price to be paid or the
effort needed किसी भी िीमत पर
The Hindu Editorial – Widening rift (Mar 13, 2023)
41. Take aim at phrase to criticize someone strongly किसी पर ननशाना
साधना
42. Hit the brake phrase to slow down or stop an activity
43. On the eve of phrase the period or day before an important event
िे ठीि पहले
44. Shoot down phrasal verb Destroy; bring down an aircraft or missile by
shooting at it मार गगराना, तबाह िरना
45. Mend fence with phrase make peace with someone िे साथ संबंध
सुधारना
मिबूत िरना

47. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, fight से
िझू ना
The Hindu Editorial – New reality (Mar 14, 2023)
48. Warm up to someone phrase to begin to like or become friendly with
someone after an initial period of
unfriendliness
49. Look out for phrase search for and produce something. खोिना
The Hindu Editorial – A Fragile Momentum (Mar 15, 2023)
50. On the face of phrase apparently, seemingly, evidently, it seems
प्रत्यक्ष रूप से
51. Buck the trend phrase To go against the norm or the current trend;
to resist or counteract प्रिवृ त्त िे विरुद्ध िाना
52. To that end phrase For that reason, with that goal, intending to
produce that result इसी िारर्िश
53. Augur well/ill phrase (of an event or circumstance) portend a good
or bad outcome संिेत लमलना (शभ ु / अशभ ु )
54. Hold up phrasal verb keep up, sustain, keep going, maintain बने
रहना
55. Point to phrasal verb indicate, denote, point out, imply इशारा िरना
The Hindu Editorial – Spin trouble (Mar 16, 2023)
56. In one’s own backyard phrase the area of activity that you are involved in;
in own country
57. Hold someone in good phrase to be useful or helpful to someone or
stead something किसी िो अच्छी जस्थनत में खडा िरना
58. Face off phrasal verb battle, front, confront आमना-सामना िरना
59. (Pitch) Spinning Square phrase the pitch is really assisting the spinners and
the ball is spinning at right angle
(exaggerated) after the bounce off the
surface.
60. Shore up phrasal verb hold up, support, sustain, prop up, buttress,
bolster, reinforce सहारा लेना
The Hindu Editorial – Dangerous Manoeuvring (Mar 18, 2023)
61. Drag on phrasal verb Persist, continue, carry on, go on, extend
कायम रहना
62. Break down phrasal verb break, fail, collapse टूटना
63. Be a recipe for something phrase an idea, situation, or method that is likely to
lead to a particular outcome

इंिार िरना
65. Bring something to end phrase terminate, stop, end, halt, cease समाप्त
िरना
The Pioneer Editorial – Display technology on the fast lane (Mar 14, 2023)
66. In the fast lane phrase on the path to a successful outcome
67. Be at the forefront phrase to be in a leading or prominent position, to
be at the cutting edge, to be at the vanguard,
to be in the forefront, to be in the lead सबसे
आगे होना
68. No wonder phrase something is not surprising िोई आश्चयभ नहीं
Indian Express – Silicon Valley Bank (Mar 16, 2023)
69. Stave off phrasal verb to prevent something bad from happening;
avert, avoid, preclude रोिना /दरू िरना
70. In order to phrase With the purpose /intention of doing
something ताकि
71. At one’s core phrase at the most basic level; fundamentally,
essentially मूल रूप से
Business Line Editorial – Fintechs seem to be adapting (Mar 18, 2023)
72. In light of phrase In view of, taking into consideration,
considering, taking into account िो ध्यान में
रखते हुए
73. Cater to phrasal verb to provide what somebody/something needs
or wants आिश ्यिताओं िी पूनतभ िरना
74. Seek out phrasal verb to search for and find (someone or
something) तलाश िरना
75. Ward off phrasal verb to keep away; to prevent or avert something
bad दरू िरना, से बचना

The Hindu Editorial – House matters (Mar 20, 2023)
1. Carry out phrasal verb conduct, perform, implement कार्ाान्वित
करना/ अंजाम दे ना
3. Come clean phrasal verb be completely honest; keep nothing hidden
अपराध स्िीकार करना/ सच्चाई को स्िीकार
करना
The Hindu Editorial – Spectre of stagflation (Mar 21, 2023)
or standard नीचे धकेलना
5. Come true phrase something becomes a reality or actually
happens, especially if it was previously
predicted सच होना
6. Strip out phrasal verb Remove, exclude, हटाना/ अलग करना
7. Tamp down phrasal verb to reduce the amount, level of something:
decrease, control दबाना, रोकना
8. So as to do something phrase in order to do something. ताकक
9. Queer the pitch phrase To ruin, spoil, or undermine one’s efforts,
plans, or ideas. बबगाड़ दे ना
The Hindu Editorial – Reverse the hostility (Mar 22, 2023)
10. Bring something to the phrase To emphasize something or make it more
fore noticeable सामने लाना/ रखना
11. Hold true phrase seem to be true; remain true or valid. सच
प्रतीत होता है ।
12. Come to a standstill phrase come to a complete stop or a state of
inactivity; to stop completely. ठप होना/बंद
होना

13. Make a case phrase to argue that something is the best thing to
do, giving your reasons ककसी मामले के पक्ष में
तका दे ना
14. Ill behove phrase to be inappropriate or unseemly अनचु चत होना
15. Strike a note phrase Say or do what is especially appropriate
16. Go a long way phrase be very successful
17. Keep someone on their phrase to keep someone alert, active, and ready to
toes deal with any situation. ककसी को सतका, सकिर्
और ककसी भी न्स्ितत से तनपटने के ललए तैर्ार
रखना।
18. By extension phrase taking the same line of argument further.
विस्तार से
The Hindu Editorial – Trouble in Punjab (Mar 23, 2023)
19. Better late than ever phrase Delayed action is better than no action ककसी
काम को करने में दे री होने पर भी उसे न करने से
बेहतर है कक उसे करना
20. Raise its ugly head phrase something negative or unpleasant that was
previously hidden or subdued but has now
emerged and become noticeable or
problematic. बुरे रूप से उभरना, अपना शैतानी
चेहरा ददखाना
21. Take a toll phrase to have a negative impact on someone or
something ककसी चीज़ पर नकारात्मक प्रभाि
पड़ना
22. Nip in the bud phrase to stop something before it becomes a bigger
problem ककसी बात को बड़ी समस्र्ा बनने से
पहले रोकना
23. Pay a price phrase to suffer the consequences of someone’s
actions की कीमत चकु ाना
24. At the heart of phrase be the most important part of something.
मूल तत्ि होना
25. At any rate/cost phrase in any case; anyway ककसी भी कीमत पर, ककसी
भी दशा में
The Hindu Editorial – Abolition is the way (Mar 24, 2023)

26. Come to a conclusion phrase arrive at a decision, reach a verdict तनर्ार् पर

पहुुँचना
The Hindu Editorial – The old and the new (Mar 25, 2023)
27. Die down phrasal verb abate, subside, drop, drop off, drop away
शांत होना
28. Be it phrase whether it is, regardless of whether, even if it
is, चाहे िह हो
29. Step in phrasal verb interfere, intervene, get involved, take action
हस्तक्षेप करना
30. Hold on phrasal verb keep or retain something बनाए रखना
The Hindu Editorial – Endless delay (Mar 20, 2023)
31. Hold hostage to phrase to be controlled or limited by something बलल
बनार्ा जाना, ककसी चीज़ के काबू में रखा जाना
32. Reflect poorly on phrase make somebody/something appear to be bad
to other people खराब( न्स्ितत ) को दशााना
33. Throw out phrasal verb reject, dismiss, discard, refuse खाररज करना/
नकारना
34. At the threshold phrase at the very beginning or starting; बबलकुल
शुरूआत में
35. A Race to the bottom phrase a situation where individuals or entities
engage in a competition to reach the lowest
level of behavior or conduct
The Hindu Editorial – Playing with fire (Mar 21, 2023)
36. Play with fire phrase to engage in a risky; dangerous activity that
could have serious consequences. जोखखम भरे
काम करना
37. Turn the spotlight on phrase to focus on or bring attention to someone or
something. पर ध्र्ान केंदित करना
38. At source phrase at the point of origin, at the starting point, at
the beginning उद्गम स्िल पर
39. Blind spot phrase Lack of awareness, hidden area, unnoticed
point
40. Beggar belief phrase to be so great in some way that it cannot be
described/belief

41. In their own right phrase Through one’s own talents or efforts. अपनी
प्रततभा र्ा प्रर्ासों के माध्र्म से
The Hindu Editorial – Cereal solution (Mar 22, 2023)
42. Moment in the sun phrase having a short period of fame or success
43. Single out phrasal verb To choose or distinguish from others चन
ु ना,
चन
ु लेना
The Hindu Editorial – Tightrope walk (Mar 23, 2023)
44. Tightrope walk phrase be in situation where mistake is dangerous
45. Steer the course of phrase to direct or guide the movement or progress
of (something) (के माध्र्म से) आगे बढाना
46. Come on board phrase To agree to participate in something or
support (someone’s ideas or plans) ककसी के
विचारों र्ा र्ोजनाओं का समिान करने के ललए
सहमत होना
47. Call out phrasal verb to criticize someone or ask them to explain
their actions आलोचना करना
48. Fair share phrase an equal or appropriate portion of something
49. Tightrope balancing act phrase a situation where someone has to carefully
balance or manage various elements, tasks,
or responsibilities, often with the risk of
failure or negative consequences if they do
not maintain that balance.
50. At the behest of phrase at the request or urging of someone. के कहने
पर
The Hindu Editorial – Final solution (Mar 24, 2023)
51. By way of phrase in terms of, regarding, with respect to,
concerning के रूप में / के संदभा में
52. Lay out phrasal verb Explain something clearly and carefully.
बताना
53. Stretch beyond phrasal verb go beyond, surpass, exceed, transcend से पर
जाना
54. Stave off phrasal verb avert or delay something bad or dangerous.
टालना
The Hindu Editorial – Righting a wrong (Mar 25, 2023)
55. Right a wrong phrase to correct a mistake or an injustice that has
been committed in the past गलती सुधारना

56. On track phrase following a course that is likely to result in

success रास्ते पर
Indian Express – For tomatoes, onions, potatoes,…. (Mar 20, 2023)
57. Relay fast phrase a form of protest in which a number of
persons go without food by turns.
58. The way forward phrase the best option or solution because it is likely
to lead to success सिोत्तम विकल्प
Indian Express Editorial – Central banks step in as Credit Suisse collapses (Mar 22, 2023)
59. In the midst of phrase in the process of doing (something). के दौरान
60. Buy out phrasal verb the process of purchasing a company, the
shares of a company’s stock in order to gain
ownership and control. खरीदना
61. Press ahead phrasal verb to continue with something despite
difficulties or opposition, आगे बढना
Indian Express – Why India’s exports and imports (Mar 23, 2023)
62. On the flip side phrase On the other hand, conversely, in contrast
दस
ू री तरफ
63. Weigh down phrasal verb burden, oppress, encumber, overload, load
दबाि डालना, बोझ बनना
Indian Express Editorial – Unseasonal rainfall and heat surges (Mar 24, 2023)
64. Come off phrasal verb decrease, lessen, reduce, subside, abate; कम
होना

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK April 2, 2023
learnt last week. (From 27 March to 01 April).
Indian Express Editorial – Hippos are coming ( 01 Apr, 2023)
1. Serve a purpose phrase fulfill a function, meet a need, have a use, be
useful किसी उद्दे श्य िी पूर्ति िरना
2. A shot at stardom phrase an opportunity to achieve fame, a chance to
become a celebrity, a prospect of gaining
recognition स्टारडम िी ओर एि िदम
Indian Express – Global economic slowdown (01 Apr, 2023)
3. In the making phrase developing, in progress, evolving, emerging
र्नमािणाधीन
4. More than anything else phrase above all, most importantly, chiefly सबसे
अधधि
Indian Express – Giving International Court of Justice a Say (01 Apr, 2023)
5. Weigh in phrasal verb Offer an opinion, contribute, give input,
express a view, राय दे ना
6. End up phrasal verb Result in, culminate, conclude, अंत में होना
7. Set the stage for phrase Prepare, create conditions for, pave the way
for, तैयारी िरना
8. Point out phrasal verb Indicate, show, draw attention to, बताना
9. Hold someone to account phrase Call to account, hold responsible, hold
answerable, blame किसी िो जवाबदे ह ठहराना
Indian Express Editorial – EPFO raises interest rate (Mar 31, 2023)
10. Get back phrasal verb Recover, retrieve, regain, वापस पाना
Indian Express Editorial – Institutions of Eminence, mired in red tape(Mar 31, 2023)
11. Of a piece phrase Consistent, congruous, coherent,
harmonious, in agreement एि जैसा, संगत
12. Hold up phrasal verb Delay, hinder, obstruct, impede, slow down,
बाधा डालना
13. Pick up phrasal verb Select, choose, identify, single out, adopt,
चन
ु ना
14. Achilles heel phrase Weakness, vulnerability, susceptibility, weak

point, निारात्मि पहलू

15. Fall vacant phrase Become empty, unoccupied, available,
unengaged, खाली होना
16. Venture into phrasal verb Embark on, enter, engage in, launch into,
take on, साहससि िायि में प्रवेश िरना
17. Fend for oneself phrase to take care of yourself without help खद
ु िे
सलए संभालना
The Hindu Editorial – Human life, above all (Mar 31, 2023)
18. In sync with phrase in harmony with, in agreement with, in
accordance, in line with तालमेल में
19. Rise above phrasal verb overcome, surmount, transcend, outgrow,
conquer परे हो जाना, से ऊपर उठना
Indian Express Editorial – RIP Sasha (Mar 30, 2023)
20. Pick up phrasal verb catch an illness or infection. संक्रसमत होना
21. Range across phrasal verb cover, extend, stretch, spread फैलना
22. At last count phrase most recent count, latest tally, most recent
enumeration अंर्तम धगनती में
The Hindu Editorial – Suspect Moves (Mar 30, 2023)
23. Strike down phrasal verb Invalidate, nullify, reject, overthrow, quash.
रद्द िरना
24. Up in the arm against phrase Protest, object, resist, oppose, challenge.
ववरोध िरना, उपद्रव उत्पन्न िरना
The Hindu Editorial – Tactical retreat (Mar 30, 2023)
25. Press ahead phrasal verb Proceed, continue, advance, progress, move
forward आगे बढ़ना
26. Break out phrasal verb Proceed, continue, advance, progress, move
forward आगे बढ़ना
27. Call for phrasal verb Require, demand, necessitate, need, entail
मांगना
28. Out of one’s hands phrase Beyond control, uncontrollable,
unmanageable, ungovernable, inescapable
अधीन से बाहर
29. Ups and downs phrase Highs and lows, fluctuations, vicissitudes,
variations उतार-चढ़ाव
Indian Express – Principles underlying tax architecture (Mar 29, 2023)

30. Take place phrase occur, happen, transpire, occur होना

31. Take into consideration phrase take into account, consider, bear in mind,
reflect, include ध्यान में रखना
32. Bring down phrasal verb Decrease, reduce, lessen, diminish िम िरना
33. To the extent phrase the degree to which a subject or other thing
extends इस हद ति
34. Do away with phrase abolish, eliminate, remove, get rid of खत्म
िरना
35. With regard to phrase regarding, concerning, about, as regards,
referring to िे सम्बन्ध में
The Hindu Editorial – Dwindling allies (Mar 29, 2023)
36. Against all odds phrase despite great difficulties, in a difficult
situation मुश्श्िल हालात में
इंिार िरना
38. Caught/struck in the phrase a situation where someone or something is
middle caught between two opposing forces or
conflicting interests. बीच में फंसना
The Hindu Editorial – Golden Fist (Mar 29, 2023)
39. Ahead of phrase before, just before से पहले
40. Top the table phrase to come first, be in the first position शीर्ि पर
होना
41. Make a mark phrase do something important, making people
remember you. पहचान बनाना
42. In the build-up to phrase the period leading up to a particular event
तैयारी िे दौरान
Indian Express – Female Punch (Mar 28, 2023)
43. Blaze a Path/Trail phrase To be the first to do something
44. Wind down phrasal verb To diminish or cause to diminish gradually in
energy, intensity, or scope ह्रास होना
45. In good hands phrase in safe hands, in expert hands सक्षम हाथों में
46. Punch above one’s weight phrase To perform, achieve at a level that is
considered beyond one’s abilities, talents
अपने क्षमता से ज्यादा िरना
47. In full flow phrase functioning effectively and productively बहुत

ज्यादा उत्साह िे साथ

48. At any rate phrase in any case; anyway, whatever happens किसी
भी िीमत पर, किसी भी दशा में
49. Go off the boil phrase to lose enthusiasm or energy, or to become
less successful over time उत्साह खोना
50. Count on/upon phrasal verb rely on, trust, have confidence in, depend on
भरोसा िरना
51. The best is yet to come phrase the best or most favorable things are still
ahead in the future सबसे अच्छा अभी आना
बािी है
Business line Editorial – Debt funds shorted (Mar 28, 2023)
52. Do away with phrasal verb Abolish, eliminate, remove, get rid of समाप्त
िरना/ हटा दे ना
53. On a par with phrase of same quality or at same level as. िे समान
54. Take the sheen off phrase to make something appear less attractive or
something valuable महत्व घटना
55. Plug a loophole phrase to close or fix a gap in a law or system that
allows people to avoid a rule खासमयों िो ठीि
िरना
56. On their own merits phrase based on inherent value, based on their own
qualities rather than external factors अपनी
गुणवत्ता पर आधाररत
57. Lean on phrasal verb To rely or depend on someone or something.
पर र्नभिर होना
58. Dry up phrasal verb to no longer exist or be available समाप्त होना
59. Bear the brunt phrase to suffer most as a result of a problem or
difficult situation खासमयाजा भुगतना
60. Weigh on phrasal verb burden, bear hard upon, oppress भार पड़ना
61. Usher in phrasal verb initiate, begin; make an activity or process
begin शरु
ु आत िरना
62. Hold good phrasal verb to continue to be true सही प्रतीत होना
The Hindu Editorial – In too deep (Mar 28, 2023)
63. In (too) deep phrase in a difficult situation that one cannot get out
of िठठन पररश्स्थर्त में

64. Heavy lifting phrase difficult work needing a lot of effort. िठठन
िायि
65. Hold up phrasal verb delay, obstruct, impede, hinder रोि दे ना
66. Magic pill phrase a quick and simple solution to a difficult
problem िठठन समस्या िा त्वररत और सरल
समाधान
67. Distance oneself from Phrase Declare that one is not connected with or a
supporter of (someone or something) से दरू ी
बनाना
68. Grapple with phrasal verb cope with, contend with, confront, deal with
से जूझना
69. Turn the corner phrase pass the critical point and start to improve.
घठटया श्स्थर्त से बाहर र्निलना
70. Mend fence phrase make peace with someone िे साथ संबंध
सुधारना
71. Shoreup phrasal verb hold up, support, sustain, prop up, buttress,
bolster, reinforce संभालना, सहारा दे ना
Indian Express – Rajasthan right to health bill (Mar 27, 2023)
72. Tick all the right boxes phrase to meet/ fulfill all the criteria or
requirements for something सभी शतों िो पूरा
िरना
73. Haul up phrasal verb to bring before a superior for judgment or
reprimand फटिारना
The Hindu Editorial – No Cause for alarm (Mar 27, 2023)
74. No cause for alarm phrase no need to panic or be excessively worried
about the situation धचंता िी िोई बात नहीं है
75. A far cry from phrase be very different to. बहुत अलग
76. Against the backdrop phrase in the context of िे संदभि में
77. Fly blind phrase to act without understanding or information
about a situation and extent of the pandemic
78. Run the risk of phrase to do something although something bad
might happen because of it: िा जोखखम उठाना

learnt last week. (From 10 April to 15 April).
Pause and Effect (10 April 2023)
1. Face headwinds phrase Encounter difficulties, confront challenges,
meet resistance, face obstacles, struggle
with adversity बाधाओं का सामना करना
2. So as to phrase In order to, with the intention of, for the
purpose of ताकक
3. Weigh on phrasal verb Burden, trouble, worry, oppress, concern
भार डालना
4. Pan out phrasal verb Turn out, develop, evolve, unfold, transpire
सफल होना
Draconian rules (11 April 2023)
5. Amount to phrasal verb Be equivalent to, add up to, be tantamount
to, के बराबर होना
6. Run afoul of phrase Violate, infringe, breach, break, contradict,
उल्लंघन करना
7. Sit on phrasal verb Suppress, stifle, restrain, hold back,
withhold, दबाना
8. Comply with phrasal verb Adhere to, abide by, conform to, follow,
obey, पालन करना
9. Keep someone on one’s phrase Alert, attentive, watchful, vigilant, on guard,
toes सतकक रखना
10. Stands to reason phrase Logical, rational, reasonable, sensible,
coherent, यक्ु ततसंगत
11. Keep at arm’s length phrase Maintain distance, avoid closeness, be
detached, be aloof, दरू रखना
Right lessons (12 April 2023)
12. Keep in the dark phrase Conceal, hide, withhold information,
deceive, mislead अज्ञान में रखना
13. Turn out phrasal verb transpire, eventuate, result, ensue, happen
ससद्ध होना
The long road to women empowerment (13 April 2023)

14. Take for granted phrase Underestimate the value of, become used
to, हल्के में ले लेना
15. At a disadvantage phrase Hindered, impaired, handicapped, in
difficulty, at a loss नुकसान में
16. On a positive note phrase Encouragingly, optimistically, with a
favorable outlook सकारात्मक रूप से
Ready or not (14 April 2023)
17. Gear up phrasal verb Prepare, get ready, brace oneself, make
ready, mobilize तैयार होना
18. Take a toll phrase To take lives of person ;Cause damage,
cause suffering, have an adverse effect
प्रभाव डालना; व्यक्तत की जान लेना
19. In the realm of phrase Within the scope of, relating to, in the area
of के दायरे में
20. Lay down phrasal verb Establish, set, fix, determine, dictate
ननधाकररत करना
21. Seize the opportunity phrase act quickly to use opportunity while
available. मौके का लाभ उठाना
22. Come round phrasal verb Change opinion, reconsider, reevaluate,
reassess, change one's mind ववचार बदलना
23. Call for phrasal verb Require, necessitate, demand, need मांग
करना
Neutral, not passive (15 April 2023)
24. Stay away phrasal verb keep away, avoid, shun, eschew, abstain
from दरू रहना
25. Drag on phrasal verb prolong, continue, extend, protract, draw
out लंबा चलना
26. At the earliest phrase as soon as possible, promptly, without
delay, immediately जल्द से जल्द
27. Play a role in phrase contribute to, participate in, be involved in,
have a hand in, be a factor in भूसमका ननभाना
28. Shy away phrasal verb avoid, evade, eschew, dodge, elude टाल
मटोल करना

29. Run its course phrase take its natural course, proceed, unfold,
develop, evolve अपने प्राकृनतक प्रक्रम का
अनुसरण करना
Science for all (10 April 2023)
30. Road ahead phrase path forward, future course, upcoming
journey, next steps, way forward आगे का
रास्ता
31. Throw up phrasal verb produce, generate, yield, bring forth, create
उत्पन्न करना
32. Against the backdrop phrase In the context of, with the background of,
considering, given the situation के सन्दभक में
33. On a par with phrase equal to, on the same level as, comparable
to, on par with, at par with के बराबर
Race to the bottom (11 April)
34. Race to the bottom phrase A situation in which competition between
parties results in a downward spiral of
standards or quality, leading to negative
outcomes for all parties involved.
35. Tit-for-tat phrase a situation in which one party retaliates or
responds to another's action with a similar
action जैसे को तैसा
36. Drag into phrasal verb Involve, Implicate, Entangle, Embroil, Draw
into घसीटना
37. Stand to lose Phrase Face a potential loss, Risk losing, Be at risk of
losing, Be in danger of losing हानन हो सकती है
Burning bright (12 April 2023)
38. Burning bright phrase This phrase, in the context of the editorial,
refers to the thriving and increasing
population of wild tigers in India.
39. On the decline phrase decreasing, diminishing, dwindling, waning,
falling गगरावट पर
40. At the expense/cost of phrase at the sacrifice of, to the detriment of, in
preference to की कीमत पर
Government must rethink new IT Rules (13 April 2023)
41. Paint a picture phrase Depict, portray, represent, illustrate,
describe गचत्रण करना
42. the ebb and flow phrase Fluctuations, ups and downs, variations,
changes उतार-चढाव

43. Take down phrasal verb Remove, delete, erase, withdraw, eliminate
हटाना
44. Set the ground phrase Prepare, create the basis, lay the foundation
आधार तैयार करना
45. Blank out phrasal verb Erase, remove, obliterate, eliminate समटा
दे ना
46. Bear down phrasal verb Exert pressure, put pressure on, weigh
down, suppress, dominate दबाव बनाना
Skill over chance (14 April 2023)
47. Ups and downs phrase Fluctuations, variations, changes,
vicissitudes, highs and lows उतार-चढाव
48. Come in for phrase Receive, be subjected to, encounter, face
पाना
49. Add to phrasal verb Increase, amplify, augment, contribute to
बढाना
50. In conjunction phrase together with, in combination, in
partnership, jointly, hand in hand, संयुतत रूप
में
51. Result in phrasal verb lead to, cause, bring about, produce,
generate, पररणामस्वरूप
IMF lowering India's growth forecast (15 April 2023)
52. On the other hand phrase Conversely, alternatively, in contrast दस
ू री
ओर
53. On account of phrasal verb Due to, because of, owing to, as a result of
के कारण
54. Strip away phrasal verb Remove, eliminate, discard, take away, clear
हटा दे ना
India's dairy sector (10 April 2023)
55. By all accounts phrase as far as one can tell, apparently, seemingly,
evidently लोगों के अनुसार
56. Wreck havoc phrase cause chaos, create disorder, bring
destruction तबाही मचाना
57. Reach out phrasal verb contact, communicate, get in touch,
approach, connect संपकक करना

58. Of some sort phrase of some kind, to some extent, in some way
ककसी प्रकार का
NCF suggestion (11 April 2023)
59. In accordance with phrase in line with, in agreement with, consistent
with, following के अनसु ार
60. Fit in phrasal verb accommodate, adjust, adapt, conform,
integrate में कफट होना
61. Deal with phrasal verb manage, handle, tackle, address, attend to
सामना करना
62. In the realm of phrase in the field of, in the area of, in the domain
of के दायरे में
63. Lay the framework phrase establish the foundation, set the
groundwork, create the structure, provide
the basis ढांचा बनाना
NASA search for extra-terrestrial life (13 April 2023)
64. A bit phrase slightly, somewhat, to some extent, a little,
moderately थोडा
Pre-sanctioned loans (14 April 2023)
65. In the long run phrase Ultimately, eventually, over time, in the end,
in the long term. लंबे समय में
66. Do away with phrase Eliminate, remove, discard, abolish, put an
end to. छुटकारा पाना
67. Do the job of phrase Serve as, function as, act as, work as,
perform the function of. का काम करना
68. Take off phrasal verb Become successful, prosper, flourish, thrive,
advance. इजाफा होना
69. For the sake of phrase in the name of, for the benefit of, for the
advantage of की खानतर
70. End up phrasal verb finally be, result in, culminate अंत में
71. Uncomfortable fit for phrase unsuitable, awkward, or ill-suited for a
something particular situation or purpose
March Inflating Dips (15 April 2023)
72. Tone down phrasal verb Soften, moderate, temper, reduce घटाना
73. Put out phrasal verb Publish, release, issue, distribute प्रकासित
करना, जारी करना

Optical relief (17 April 2023)
1. As it stands phrase currently, at present, as of now, as things
are, for now - जैसा कि हाल ही में है
2. Turn out phrasal verb be, become, end up, prove, result साबित
होना
3. In no small measure phrase significantly, to a great extent, largely,
greatly, substantially िड़ी मात्रा में
4. At a clip phrase at a fast pace, quickly, rapidly, swiftly,
speedily तेज़ी से
5. Shell out phrasal verb spend, pay, fork out, disburse, part with खर्च
िरना
6. On the boil phrase be on the rise
7. Let the guard down phrase relax, lower one's guard, become less
8. Prop up phrasal verb support, sustain, uphold, bolster, reinforce
समर्चन िरना
Not a whistle-blower (18 April 2023)
9. Push back phrasal verb resist, repel, defend against, counter प्रततरोध
िरना
10. Owing to phrasal verb because of, due to, as a result of, on account
of िे िारण
11. Beat back phrasal verb repel, drive back, force back, push back प़ीछे
हटाना
12. Join the dots phrase draw a conclusion, make sense of तनष्िर्च
तनिालना
13. Paint a clear picture phrase clarify, explain, illustrate, elucidate स्पष्ट
िरना
14. Show up phrasal verb Expose, reveal, uncover, unveil िेनिाि िरना

15. In a bad light phrase Negatively, unfavorably, in a poor light,

unflatteringly िुरी दृष्ष्ट में
16. In a bid to phrase In an attempt to, in an effort to, with the
aim of प्रयास में
17. Nothing of this sort phrase Nothing like this, not of this nature,
dissimilar इस प्रिार िी िोई ऱ्ीज़ नहीीं
18. Fight off phrasal verb Repel, fend off, resist, ward off रोिना,
मुिािला िरना
Sudan's tragedy (19 April 2023)
19. Iron hand phrase Firm control, strictness, authoritarianism,
heavy-handedness िडाई
20. Break out phrasal verb Erupt, begin suddenly, flare up, burst forth
अर्ानि शुरू होना
21. Hand in hand phrase Side by side, closely cooperating, in unison,
in collaboration, jointly सार्-सार्
22. Take over the reins of phrase to take control of something, especially an
organization or a country िागडोर सींभालना
23. Drag into phrasal verb Involve, entangle, embroil, implicate, draw
into ख़ीींर्ना, घस़ीटना
24. Pay attention to phrase Heed, focus on, be attentive to, consider,
take into account ध्यान दें ना
Tragic unpreparedness (20 April 2023)
25. Deal with phrasal verb Tackle, handle, manage, cope with, address
तनपटना
26. Lay the blame at the feet phrase Attribute responsibility to, hold responsible,
of accuse, charge दोर् लगाना
27. Lay the blame at the door phrase Assign fault to, impute, blame, point the
of finger at दोर्ारोपण िरना
28. Account for phrasal verb to explain the reason for something or the
cause of something िे ललये उत्तरदय़ी होना
29. Put the spotlight on phrase Highlight, emphasize, underscore, draw
attention to ध्यान आिर्र्चत िरना
30. At the mercy of phrase Vulnerable to, at the disposal of, under the
control of िी दया पर, किस़ी िे वश में होना
31. Miss the point phrase Overlook the main issue, fail to grasp the
essence, misunderstand the core argument

The caste imperative (21 April 2023)

32. In particular phrase Specifically, especially, particularly, notably
र्वशेर् रूप से
Numbers game (22 April 2023)
33. Bust the myth phrase debunk, disprove, expose, invalidate लमर्ि
िो खींडन िरना
34. Swing the pendulum phrase reverse a trend, change direction, shift in
opinion or policy लोिालभप्राय या ऩीतत में
पररवतचन
Myriad woes (17 April 2023)
35. Carry out phrasal verb Execute, perform, accomplish, complete
िायाचन्वयन िरना
36. Slip into phrasal verb Fall into, descend into, slide into, become
involved in में किसलना
37. Hold on to phrase Maintain, retain, preserve, keep िायम रखना
38. Look away phrasal verb Ignore, disregard, neglect, turn a blind eye
नजरअींदाज़ िरना
El Nino (18 April 2023)
39. Count on phrasal verb rely on, depend on, trust in, have confidence
in, bank on तनभचर िरना
40. To the extent phrase insofar as, as far as, to the degree, to the
point, up to a certain level ष्जस हद ति
41. Keep a close watch on phrase monitor closely, scrutinize, observe
carefully, keep an eye on, watch attentively
नज़र रखना
42. Lose no time phrase act promptly, act immediately, not delay,
move quickly, make haste समय नहीीं गवाना
Ambitious but doable (19 April)
43. On the other hand phrase Conversely, in contrast, alternatively, on the
flip side दस
ू री ओर
44. Achilles' heel phrase Weakness, vulnerability, susceptibility, weak
point, निारात्मि पहलू
India Moves away from the dollar (20 April 2023)
45. Under any circumstance phrase In any situation, Regardless of the situation,
No matter what, In any event, In any case
किस़ी भ़ी हालत में

46. Go down phrasal verb Decrease, Decline, Diminish, Lessen, Reduce

िम होना
Old friends (21 April 2023)
47. Make clear phrase Clarify, explain, elucidate, explicate स्पष्ट
िरना
48. Blood on your hands phrase guilt, culpability, responsibility for
wrongdoing, blame अपराध में ष्जम्मेदार
49. At the centre of phrase In the middle of, amid, in the midst of,
central to, at the core of िे िेंद्र में
50. A Bone of contention phrase Dispute, disagreement, conflict, argument,
issue र्ववाद िा िारण
51. In a pickle phrase In a difficult situation, in a quandary, in a
jam, in a tight spot, in a bind िठिन
पररष्स्र्तत में
52. Dress up phrasal verb Embellish, enhance, decorate, exaggerate,
gussy up सींवारना
Ringfencing the rupee (18 April 2023)
53. Hold steady phrase Maintain a stable position or value. ष्स्र्र
रखना
Leaks in gas policy (19 April 2023)
54. Set up phrasal verb Establish, create, organize, arrange स्र्ार्पत
िरना
55. In the wake of phrase Following, as a result of, in the aftermath of,
subsequent to िे िाद, पररणामस्वरूप
56. In this regard phrase In relation to this, concerning this, with
respect to this इस सींदभच में
57. To begin with phrase Firstly, initially, to start with, as a starting
point सिसे पहले
58. Take a hit phrase Suffer a loss, experience a setback, face a
disadvantage, incur damage, bear the brunt
नुिसान उिाना
59. Keep something in check phrase Control, restrain, regulate, manage, contain
तनयींबत्रत िरना
60. There can be no denying phrase It's undeniable, it's indisputable, it's
unquestionable इसे निारा नहीीं जा सिता

61. Make good phrase To make good means to compensate or

rectify a situation, often by providing
financial reimbursement or fulfilling an
obligation निु सान परू ा िरना
62. Level-playing field phrase a situation in which all participants have an
equal opportunity to succeed, without any
unfair advantages or disadvantages समान
अवसर प्रदान िरना
A Campus that is safe and free (20 April 2023)
63. In the wake of phrase following, as a result of, in the aftermath of,
consequent to िे र्लते
64. Step back phrasal verb Withdraw, disengage, retreat, recede, pull
away प़ीछे हटना
Artificial intelligence (22 April 2023)
65. Wake up phrasal verb Awaken, arise, rouse, stir जागना
66. Pandora’s box phrase Can of worms, quagmire, complications,
problems समस्याओीं िा िारखाना

The Hindu Editorial –Terror on the road (24 April 2023)
1. Point to phrasal verb Indicate, suggest, imply, signal इशारा करना
2. Bring to the fore phrase Highlight, emphasize, underscore, make
prominent सामने लाना
The Indian Express – Water body census (25 April 2023)
3. Of one’s kind phrase Unique, unparalleled, unrivaled, singular,
exceptional अनोखा
Business Line – Save the planet by slashing food waste (26 April 2023)
4. Across the globe phrase Worldwide, globally, internationally, दनु नया
भर में
5. Account for phrasal verb Constitute, represent, comprise, make up,
form के ललये उत्तरदयी होना
6. In Addition to phrase Additionally, Furthermore, Moreover,
Besides, Furthermore इसके अलावा
7. Build on phrasal verb Develop, Expand, Improve, Enhance,
ववकलसत करना
8. Give rise to phrase Cause, Trigger, Generate, Produce, उत्पन्न
करना
9. Bring down phrasal verb Decrease, Reduce, Lower, Diminish, कम
करना
10. It is high time phrase It's about time, It's time, यही सही मौका है
The Hindu Editorial – Rescue service (27 April 2023)
11. Deal with phrasal verb handle, manage, tackle, cope with सल
ु झाना,
ननपटाना
The Hindu Editorial – Promising Bill (28 April 2023)
12. On the back of phrase As a result of, on the strength of, thanks to,
due to, के बल पर
13. Go without saying Phrase Be self-evident, be obvious, be clear, be
understood, स्पष्ट हो जाना

14. Seen in this light phrase Considering this, in this context, from this
perspective, इस दृष्ष्टकोण से
15. Take off phrasal verb become successful or popular. सफल होना
The Hindu Editorial – Mindless violence (29 April 2023)
16. Plug loopholes phrase Close gaps, fix vulnerabilities, mend
weaknesses, कलमयाां को ठीक करना
17. Bring someone to justice phrase to capture , prosecute , and usually punish
(a criminal , an outlaw , etc) सजा दे ना
18. Easier said than done phrase Difficult, not simple, more challenging, कहना
आसान है करना मष्ु ककल
19. Ramp up phrasal verb Increase, escalate, intensify, boost, बढाना
The Hindu Editorial – Veto by silence (24 April 2023)
20. Have one's way phrase Prevail, succeed, win, triumph, dominate
अपनी मज़ी से काम लेना
21. At the earliest Phrase As soon as possible, without delay, promptly
जल्द से जल्द
22. Give effect to Phrase Implement, enact, apply, execute, carry out
कायााष्न्वत करना
23. With regard to Phrase Concerning, with respect to, in relation to,
about, regarding के सांबांध में
The Hindu Editorial – Veto by silence (24 April 2023)
24. Across the board Phrase Universally, Without exception, All-inclusive,
एक समान रूप से
The Hindu Editorial – Batting for borrowers (26 April 2023)
25. Lay down phrasal verb Establish, Set, Prescribe, Stipulate - ननधााररत
करना
26. Make clear phrase Clarify, explain, elucidate स्पष्ट करना
27. Heave a sigh of relief phrase to suddenly feel very happy because
something unpleasant has not happened or
has ended राहत की साांस लेंना
The Hindu Editorial – The Right to litigate (27 April 2023)
28. Keep an eye on phrase watch, monitor, observe, नजर रखना
29. Fall short on phrase fail, be deficient, be lacking, not meet कमी
होना
The Hindu Editorial – Second innings hopes (28 April 2023)

30. Throw one's hat in the ring phrase Enter the contest, announce candidacy,
join the race, compete, प्रनतयोगिता में
शालमल होंना
31. In the fray phrase In the competition, in the struggle,
engaged in the contest, involved, मैदान में
32. Keep up Maintain, sustain, continue, carry on, बनाए
रखना
33. Be at the forefront phrase Lead, be in the vanguard, be at the cutting
edge, spearhead, सबसे आिे रहना
Indian Express Editorial – Why it is good to have more nurses (29 April 2023)
34. Receive/get one’s due phrase Obtain deserved recognition, अपना हक पाना
35. Fall short on phrase Fail to meet, be deficient, lack, कमी होना
36. Throw up phrasal verb Produce, generate, create, उत्पन्न करना
37. For instance phrase For example, as an illustration, to illustrate,
e.g., उदाहरण के ललए
38. Now and then phrase Occasionally, from time to time,
intermittently, कभी कभार

ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK May 7, 2023
learnt last week. (From 01 May to 06 May).
The Hindu Editorial – None too soon (01 May 2023)
1. None too soon phrase Not a moment too soon, just in time, barely
timely, right on time कोई भी जल्दी नहीीं
2. Draw attention to phrase Highlight, point out, emphasize, underscore,
bring attention to ध्यान आकर्षित करना
3. Bear in mind phrase Remember, keep in mind, take into account,
be mindful of ध्यान में रखना
4. Hold on to phrase Retain, keep, maintain, preserve, cling to
रखना
5. Deal with phrasal verb Handle, manage, tackle, cope with ननपटना,
सुलझाना
6. Keep in check phrase Control, restrict, restrain, curb, limit, रोकना
The Hindu Editorial – Focus on the borders (02 May 2023)
7. Far apart phrase divergent, distant, disconnected, disparate,
distinct दरू -दरू
8. On the sidelines of phrase the talks were held alongside or during a
break in the main event
9. Meeting of minds phrase a mutual agreement or understanding
between two or more parties on a particular
issue or topic. ककसी र्िशेष मद्
ु दे या र्िषय पर दो
या दो से अधिक पक्षों के बीच आपसी समझौता
10. Call on phrasal verb request, urge, appeal to, ask, entreat अपील
करना
11. Drag one’s feet phrase be deliberately slow or reluctant to act. पैर
खीींचना (ककसी काम से)
regard to, irrespective of के बािजद
ू
The Hindu Editorial – Buying time (03 May 2023)

13. Buy time phrase delay an event temporarily so as to have

longer to improve one's own position.
मोहलत लेना
14. Set up phrasal verb Establish, create, put in place, inaugurate
स्थार्पत करना
15. The Elephant in the room phrase An obvious problem or difficult situation that
people avoid discussing चचाि से बचने िाली
स्पष्ट समस्या
16. Leave side phrasal verb – Leave out, exclude, omit, neglect एक तरफ
छोड़ दे ना
17. Play the card phrase Use a tactic, employ a strategy, take
advantage of लाभ उठाना
The Hindu Editorial – A good divorce (04 May 2023)
18. Opt out phrasal verb Withdraw, pull out, exit, retreat, disengage से
बाहर ननकलना
The Hindu Editorial – Present Imperfect (05 May 2023)
19. Irrespective of phrase regardless of, despite, notwithstanding, no
matter के बािजूद
20. Call for phrasal verb demand, require, necessitate माींग करना
21. In line with phrase in accordance with, in agreement with, in
harmony with के अनुसार
22. Hold sway phrase have influence, dominate, control प्रभाि
रखना
23. Run abroad phrase conducted overseas, operated
internationally, held in a foreign country
र्िदे श में आयोजजत
24. Back home phrase in one's own country, in the homeland,
domestically अपने ही दे श में
The Hindu Editorial – Buoyancy check (06 May 2023)
25. To Put something in phrase Clarify, explain, contextualize, elucidate सींदभि
perspective
में रखना
26. Pick up phrasal verb Improve, recover, rally, bounce back सि
ु ारना

27. Plug the hole phrase Fill the gap, close the breach, mend the rift,
bridge the gap, reduce the gap अींतर को कम
करना
28. Going forward phrase In the future, from now on, henceforth,
hereafter आगे चलकर
29. Augur well phrase Bode well, promise success, be a good sign,
indicate a positive outcome शुभ सींकेत दे ना
30. Take a hit phrase Suffer a setback, experience a negative
impact, face a blow से प्रभार्ित होना
The Hindu Editorial –Tackling the threat – (01 May 2023)
31. Seal an agreement phrase Finalize, confirm, secure, establish, conclude
समझौता पर मुहर लगाना
32. The likes of phrase Similar to, akin to, such as, comparable to
जैसे कक
33. Carry out phrasal verb Execute, perform, accomplish, implement,
fulfill कायािजवित करना
34. Step up phrasal verb Increase, intensify, escalate, boost, augment
बढाना
35. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, cause, bring about, produce,
generate पररणामस्िरूप
36. Way out phrasal verb Solution, resolution, answer, escape route,
exit strategy बाहर ननकलने का रास्ता; समािान
Indian Express –Pay heed to mixed trends in private consumption (02 May 2023)
37. Pay heed to phrase Pay attention to, take notice of, consider,
take into account ध्यान दे ना
38. Point towards phrasal verb indicate, denote, suggest, point out, imply
39. At the end of the phrase At the extreme point, on the opposite side,
spectrum contrasting position, र्िचारिारा के दस
ू रे छोर
40. Change gear phrase adopt a different approach to a situation or
task. अलग तरीका अपनाना
Business Line Editorial – IRDAI should tighten investment process for insurers (03 May 2023)
41. Lay down phrasal verb Establish, set, prescribe, stipulate, dictate
ननयम बनाना
42. Plug loopholes phrase Close gap, fix vulnerability, eliminate flaw,
mend weakness खाममयों को दरू करना

43. Rise to the Occasion phrase perform better than usual in response to a
special situation or event. बेहतर करना
44. Lay to rest phrase Settle, resolve, put to an end, clear up,
conclude शाींत करना
45. Get one’s act together phrase to start to organize yourself so that you do
things in an effective way; Organize, sort out,
straighten out ककसी के मामलों को प्रभािी ढीं ग से
व्यिजस्थत करने के मलए प्रेररत करना।
46. A foregone conclusion phrase a result that can be predicted with certainty.
पहले से ककया हुआ फैसला
47. Make good on phrase to do what you have said you would do जो
कहा है िह करना
48. Crack down on phrasal verb Suppress, control, restrain, curb, limit. सख्त
कारि िाई करना
Indian Express – US Fed and ECB raise interest rates (06 May 2023)
49. Draw to a close phrase to come to an end समाप्त होना
50. Bring down phrasal verb Decrease, reduce, lessen, diminish कम करना
51. Have a long way to go phrase Much more to do, far from completion, a lot
of progress needed अभी लींबा रास्ता तय करना
है
52. Weigh down phrasal verb Burden, oppress, encumber, hold back बोझ
डालना
53. Rule out phrasal verb Exclude, eliminate, dismiss, reject, disregard
खाररज करना
54. Follow suit phrase Imitate, copy, emulate, mirror, replicate दस
ू रे
का अनुसरण करना
55. Take a hit phrase Suffer, experience a setback, face a loss,
endure damage, be negatively impacted
नुकसान उठाना
56. Take a load off phrase Ease, alleviate, reduce, lighten, relieve; to
relax बोझ कम करना
57. In the event of phrase If, in case, should, if it happens that, when
यदद, की जस्थनत में

58. Lead up to phrase Precede, approach, come before, be a

precursor to के पूिि
59. On the course of phrase In the process of, during, amidst, in the midst
of, while के दौरान
60. Pan out phrasal verb Develop, unfold, progress, turn out, transpire
र्िकमसत होना
The pioneer Editorial – Melting glaciers (03 May 2023)
61. By leaps and bounds phrase with startlingly rapid progress; Rapidly,
swiftly तेजी से
62. Put something at risk phrase Endanger, jeopardize, imperil जोखखम में
डालना
63. Time immemorial phrase An indefinite period in the past beyond
memory or record अनादद काल से

learnt last week. (From May 08 to 13 May).
The Hindu Editorial – Symptomatic stall (08 May 2023)
1. In a bid to phrase In an attempt to, in an effort to, aiming to,
with the intention of प्रयास में
2. Lay the blame on phrase Accuse, hold responsible, point the finger at,
charge, indict दोष लगाना, आरोप लगाना
3. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, bring about, cause, produce,
generate पररणामस्वरूप
4. Deal a blow phrase Inflict damage, cause harm, have a negative
impact, undermine, weaken नुक़सान पहुुँचाना
5. In the wake of phrase Following, after, in the aftermath of, as a
consequence of, resulting from के
पररणामस्वरूप
6. Hold a mirror to phrase Reflect, reveal, expose, show, illustrate
ददखाना
The Hindu Editorial – More than a story (09 May 2023)
7. To the credit of someone phrase deserving praise and respect प्रशंसा और
सम्मान के योग्य होना
8. Amount to phrasal verb Be equivalent, be equal, be tantamount, be
the same as, come to समान होना
9. Grapple with phrasal verb Tackle, confront, deal with, cope with, face से
जूझना
10. Die down phrasal verb Subside, abate, lessen, diminish, dwindle
धीमा होना
11. Read down phrasal verb Interpret, construe, explain, clarify,
understand समझाना
12. Lead up to phrase Precede, come before, pave the way, prepare
for, approach पहले होना
13. Lay the ground phrase Prepare, set the stage, make ready, arrange,
establish नींव रखना

14. On guard phrase Watchful, alert, vigilant, attentive, cautious

सतकक
15. Bring a sigh of relief phrase Ease, lessen worry, alleviate stress, bring
comfort, lighten the burden राहत की सांस लेना
16. Settle into phrasal verb Adapt, adjust, become accustomed,
acclimate, get used to अनुकूल बनना
17. Take the foot off the phrase make less effort and start to relax
pedal
18. Play a part/role phrase contribute, participate, be involved in, have a
hand in भाग लेना/ भमू मका ननभाना
19. To the hilt phrase completely, entirely, fully, absolutely, totally
परू ी तरह से
20. At the helm of phrase in charge, in control, in command, leading की
अध्यक्षता में
21. Revolve around phrasal verb focus on, center on, be concerned with, be
based on के इदक -गगदक घूमना
22. Far worse phrase significantly poorer in quality कहीं अगधक बुरा
The Hindu Editorial – Snap Judgment (12 may 2023)
23. Make it past phrase Overcome, surpass, get through, get past,
clear बच ननकलना, पार कर जाना
24. Factor in phrasal verb Consider, take into account, incorporate,
include, count शाममल करना
25. Weigh in phrasal verb to give an opinion राय दे ना
26. Far from phrase Not at all, nowhere near, not nearly, hardly,
scarcely दरू
Business Line Editorial – AI Research should proceed apace (08 May 2023)
27. Come true phrase Happen, materialize, become a reality, occur
सच हो जाना
28. Spell doom phrase Indicate disaster, signal catastrophe, suggest
ruin, forebode failure ववनाश का संकेत
29. Work out phrasal verb Develop, devise, formulate, establish
ववकमसत करना
30. At all cost phrase No matter what, regardless of consequences,
at any price हर कीमत पर
31. Take a hard look at phrase Examine closely, scrutinize, inspect, assess
बारीकी से जांच करना

32. Last but not least phrase Finally, and importantly, and most
significantly अंत में लेककन कम महत्वपूणक नहीं
The Hindu Editorial – New King, new challenges (09 may 2023)
33. The Road ahead phrase The future course or path for someone or
some group. आगे का रास्ता
34. Set in motion Phrase Initiate, begin, start, launch, set off प्रारं भ
करना
35. Deal with phrasal verb Address, handle, manage, tackle, confront
सामना करना
36. Face up to Phrase Accept, acknowledge, confront, admit,
recognize सामना करना
37. Mince words Phrase Speak cautiously, avoid offense, be vague,
hedge, be indirect अस्पष्ट बोलना
38. Spell out phrasal verb Clarify, explain, make clear, elucidate,
explicate स्पष्ट करना
39. Build bridge phrase Reconcile, mend fences, re-establish
relations, repair relationships, make peace
संबंध बनाना
40. Take the rein of phrase Assume control, take charge, take command,
take over, take the helm की बागडोर संभालना
The Pioneer – Big Fillip (10 May 2023)
41. Against the backdrop phrase In the context of, considering, with regard to,
in relation to के संदभक में
42. Fall prey to phrase Become a victim of, be taken in by, be
deceived by, be swindled by मशकार होना
43. Go on phrasal verb Continue, carry on, proceed, persist जारी
रहना
The Hindu Editorial – Syria’s homecoming (11 May 2023)
44. Set aside phrasal verb disregard, ignore, overlook रद्द करना
45. Push for phrasal verb Try, attempt, endeavour प्रयास करना
46. Break out phrasal verb Start abruptly; begin, start, erupt अचानक शरू
ु
होना
47. Take up arms phrase engage in conflict, fight शस्र उठाना
48. Push back phrasal verb repel, resist, fend off पीछे / वापस धकेलना

49. Warm up phrasal verb It refers to the improvement or thawing of

relations (between rivals Saudi Arabia and
Iran)
50. Crack down on phrasal verb to take strong action to stop something पर
कडी कायकवाही करना
51. Reach out phrasal verb try to communicate with a person or a group
of people, usually in order to help or involve
them तक पहुुँचना
The Pioneer Editorial – India Moves towards (12 May 2023)
52. Make a stride phrase Make progress, advance, move forward,
improve, develop प्रगनत करना
53. In the offing phrase Forthcoming, imminent, approaching,
looming, pending आने वाले ददनों में
54. Bring about phrase Cause, produce, generate, instigate, provoke
घदटत करना
55. Roll out phrasal verb Launch, introduce, unveil, present, initiate
लांच करना
56. Account for phrasal verb Constitute, make up, comprise, form,
compose उत्तरदायी होना
57. In the meantime phrase Meanwhile, in the interim, during this time,
in this period इसी बीच
58. Sweep through phrasal verb Spread across, engulf, overrun, pervade तेजी
से फैलना
59. Go up phrasal verb Increase, rise, escalate, elevate बढ़ना
The Pioneer Editorial – India Moves towards (12 May 2023)
60. In the long run phrase Over time, eventually, in the end, ultimately
लंबे समय में
61. Weigh on phrasal verb Burden, trouble, concern, preoccupy मन में
गचंता लाना
62. Ship out phrasal verb Export, send abroad, transport overseas,
dispatch internationally बाहर भेजना
63. Take any chance phrase Risk, gamble, venture, hazard ककसी जोखखम
को लेना
64. In the event of phrase If, in case of, should, in the instance of अगर

65. Turn out phrasal verb Result, end up, transpire, come about
ननकलना
66. Point to phrasal verb Indicate, signal, suggest, imply संकेत करना
67. Lead up to phrase Precede, approach, come before, pave the
way for के पूव/क पहले
68. Rule out phrasal verb Exclude, eliminate, dismiss, reject नकारना
69. As opposed to phrase In contrast to, as against, rather than के
ववपरीत
70. Just the stroke of a pen phrase Easily, without difficulty, effortlessly, simply
आसानी से
The Pioneer – Maintain good relations (10 May 2023)
71. At times phrase Occasionally, sometimes, now and then, from
time to time कभी कभी
72. In the long run phrase Eventually, ultimately, in the end, over time,
in the fullness of time लंबे समय में
73. On the contrary phrase Conversely, in opposition, contrarily,
oppositely इसके ववपरीत

The Hindu Editorial – Welcome Initiative (15 May 2023)
1. Join hands phrase Collaborate, cooperate, work together, unite,
team up हाथ मिलाना
2. Make sense phrase be intelligible, justifiable, or practicable.
उचित होना
3. Rope in phrasal verb Engage, involve, recruit, enlist शामिल करना
4. To begin with phrase Firstly, initially, to start सबसे पहले
5. Right away phrase Immediately, instantly, promptly, without
delay तरु ं त
6. A step in the right phrase Progress, advancement, improvement,
direction development, enhancement सही दिशा िें
किि
The Hindu Editorial – Statistical Succour (16 May 2023)
7. Drop one’s guard phrase to become less vigilant or cautious. कि सतकक
रहना
8. In no small measure phrase significantly or to a great extent. काफी हि तक
9. On the back of phrase as a result of. के पररणािस्वरूप
10. Head off phrasal verb Avert, prevent, stop, avoid, stave off, रोकना
11. Push up phrasal verb Increase, raise, boost, elevate, enhance,
बढाना
12. Ill afford phrase Barely manage, hardly bear, scarcely handle,
just tolerate, barely sustain, सािर्थ्क नहीं होना
The Hindu Editorial – Safety, in the line of duty (17 May 2023)
13. In the line of duty phrase while doing one's job अपना काि करते सि्
14. In ways phrase to a certain extent िा्नों िें
15. Lose someone to phrase experience death of someone because of
something something. ककसी िीज के कारण ककसी की ित्ृ ्ु
होना

16. in terms of phrase With regard to, concerning, regarding के संिर्क

िें
17. Deal with phrasal verb Handle, manage, cope with, confront से
ननपटना
18. On similar lines phrase In a similar way, likewise, similarly इसी तजक
पर
19. Drive home phrase make something completely clear स्पष्ट करना
20. Snuff out phrasal verb Extinguish, eliminate, put an end to, wipe
out, quash अंत करना
21. At the altar of phrase In the name of, for the sake of, in order to
achieve के नाि पर
The Hindu Editorial – Tripping trade (18 May 2023)
22. Off to a start phrase used for saying how something begins
23. Hold up phrasal verb Sustain, maintain, persevere, continue,
endure बनाए रखना
24. Hold down phrasal verb Restrain, control, limit, keep in check,
regulate नन्ंत्रित करना
The Hindu Editorial – Timely caution (19 May 2023)
25. Gain ground phrase become more popular or accepted. प्रगनत
करना
26. Go to any length phrase Do whatever it takes, make every possible
effort, spare no effort ककसी र्ी हि तक जाना
27. Run amok phrase Go wild, lose control, become uncontrollable
अनन्ंत्रित होना
28. In a bid to phrase In an attempt to, in an effort to, in order to
प्र्ास िें
29. Over and above phrase In addition to, besides, beyond के अनतररक्त
30. Hold office phrase To be in a position of authority, to serve in an
official capacity पिधारी होना
31. Follow closely on the phrase To happen immediately after something,
heels of pursue closely के तत्पश्िात घदटत होना
32. In the backdrop of phrase Against the background of, in the context of,
in the light of के के संिर्क िें
The Hindu Editorial – Warming warning (20 May 2023)

33. In agreement phrase In concurrence, in accordance, like-minded,

in accord सहित
34. On fire phrase Burning, aflame, blazing आग पर
35. The need of the hour phrase Immediate requirement, urgent need,
pressing need, current demand सि् की िांग
The Pioneer Editorial – Digital disruptions (15 May 2023)
36. Go down phrasal verb become slow धीिे हो जाना
37. Pull away phrasal verb Withdraw, retreat, depart, leave, move away
िरू हटना
38. Take a toll on phrase Damage, harm, hurt, impair, affect adversely
नकु सान पहुंिाना
39. Come across phrasal verb Encounter, Find, Meet, Run into, Stumble
upon मिलना
40. Nowhere around phrase Absent, Missing, Unavailable, Not present,
Not to be found कहीं नहीं
41. Cope with phrasal verb Manage, Handle, Deal with, Tackle, Confront
सािना करना
The Pioneer Editorial – Agritech farm inputs (16 May 2023)
42. Drive up phrasal verb Increase, enhance, raise, amplify, escalate
बढाना
43. Come to life phrase Animate, revitalize, enliven, invigorate,
rejuvenate जीवंत होना
44. Come a long way phrase Progressed considerably, advanced
significantly, made substantial progress,
evolved, improved substantially काफी तरक्की
करना
Indian Express editorial – The Capex cycle (17 May 2023)
45. Come close on the heels phrase to happen very soon afterward ककसी िीज के
of
तुरंत बाि घदटत होना
46. To be sure phrase Certainly, definitely, indeed, undoubtedly,
assuredly ननश्श्ित रूप से
47. To this end phrase For this purpose, with this goal, to achieve
this, to accomplish this, for this reason इस
उद्िे श्् के मलए

48. Ramp up phrasal verb Increase, escalate, raise, amplify, augment

बढाना
49. Rough patches phrase Difficult times, hard times, adversity,
setbacks, trials कदिनाई का सि्
50. On the brink of phrase On the verge of, close to, nearing,
approaching, bordering on के कगार पर
The Hitavada editorial – India’s neutral position (18 May 2023)
51. Loom large phrase Appear significant, be imminent, be on the
horizon, threaten प्रिुखता से दिखना
52. Fall prey to phrase Become a victim of, succumb to, be affected
by मशकार हो जाना
53. To sum up phrase In conclusion, in summary, to recapitulate, to
put it briefly संक्षेप िें
54. By virtue of phrase Because of, due to, on account of, as a result
of के आधार पर, के िलते
The Pioneer Editorial – Skilled artisans (19 May 2023)
55. Make ends meet phrase Survive, get by, cope, manage, subsist, गुजारा
करना
56. Follow in someone’s phrase Emulate, imitate, mirror, echo, take after,
footsteps ककसी के नक्शे-क़िि पर िलना
The Pioneer – The Dilemma of truths & half truths (20 May 2023)
57. Crystal clear phrase Transparent, unambiguous, clear-cut,
unmistakable, lucid स्पष्ट
58. Hand down phrasal verb Pass on, transmit, transfer, convey हस्तांतररत
करना
59. Put across phrasal verb Convey, communicate, get across, express,
present प्रस्तुत करना
60. Set out phrasal verb Begin, start, embark on, undertake शुरू करना

The Hindu Editorial – A change for the better (22 May 2023)
1. A change for the better phrase something new making situation better
अच्छा परिवर्तन
2. Tone down phrasal verb Soften, Mitigate, Moderate, Temper, Reduce
कम किना
3. Deal with phrasal verb to manage or handle a situation or person
सामना किना
4. Make public phrase to reveal or announce something to everyone
सावतजननक किना
5. Look for phrasal verb to try to find or seek something ढूं ढना
The Hindu – Judging jallikattu (23 May 2023)
6. In favour of phrase Supporting, endorsing, promoting, के पक्ष में
7. Read into phrasal verb to believe that an action, remark, or situation
has a particular importance or meaning,
often when this is not true.
The Hindu – Solidarity for peace (24 May 2023)
8. Send out phrasal verb Broadcast, disseminate, distribute, emit,
release भेजना
9. In addition to phrase Besides, as well as, in conjunction with, along
with, together with इसके अलावा
10. Make a point of phrase make a special and noticeable effort to do (a
specified thing).
11. Turn the spotlight on phrase Highlight, emphasize, underline, bring to
attention, focus on ध्यान केंद्रिर् किना
12. Account for phrasal verb Comprise, make up, total, represent,
constitute, form बनाना, ननर्मतर् किना
13. Shift the spotlight phrase Draw attention, focus attention, point up,
highlight ध्यान आकर्षतर् किना
The Hindu – An Unclean chit (25 May 2023)
14. In the wake of phrase Following, subsequent to, after, as a result of
परिणामस्वरूप

15. In relation to phrase Concerning, regarding, with respect to, in

terms of सूंबूंध में
16. Far from phrase Not at all, hardly, scarcely, barely, nowhere
near से दि
17. Throw up phrasal verb Produce, generate, yield, give off, create
उत्पन्न किना
18. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, cause, bring about, effect
परिणामस्वरूप होना
19. Draw a blank phrase Fail to produce a result, come up empty, get
nowhere, find nothing ननष्फल होना
20. Chicken and egg situation phrase Dilemma, quandary, predicament, vicious
circle; a situation in which it is impossible to
say which of two things existed first and
which caused the other one मुश्ककल श्स्िनर्;
दर्ु वधा
Indian Express – Women's performance (26 May 2023)
21. Fall to someone phrase Be someone's responsibility or duty ककसी की
श्जम्मेदािी बनना
22. A flash in the pan phrase something that happened only once or for a
short time and was not repeated एक बाि की
चमक
23. Hold down phrasal verb Restrain, hinder, impede, काब में िखना
The tribune editorial – College sans infra (27 May 2023)
24. In place phrase Established, Set up, Organized, Implemented,
Arranged स्िार्पर्
25. Turn blind eye to phrase Ignore, Overlook, Disregard, Neglect, Oversee
अनदे खा किना
26. Sorry state of affair phrase Unhappy condition, Unfortunate situation,
Dire situation, Miserable condition,
Disheartening situation खेदजनक श्स्िनर्
Hindustan times – In search of a pluralistic paradigm (22 May 2023)
27. At the heart of phrase Central to, crucial to, pivotal to, core of,
essence of के केंि में
28. Hold up phrasal verb Support, uphold, sustain, maintain, preserve
समितन किना

29. Time immemorial phrase From the distant past, for a very long time,
age-old, ancient, from time out of mind
अनाद्रद काल से
30. Lay down phrasal verb Establish, dictate, set, prescribe, impose
ननधातरिर् किना
31. Give rise to phrase Cause, lead to, bring about, generate,
produce उत्पन ्न किना
32. Stem from phrasal verb Originate from, arise from, derive from,
evolve from से उत्पन्न होना
The Pioneer–Providing affordable health services (23 May 2023)
33. Irrespective of phrase Regardless of, notwithstanding, despite, no
matter, की पिवाह ककए बबना
34. Owing to phrase Because of, due to, as a result of के कािण
35. Put out phrasal verb Publish, release, circulate, disseminate,
broadcast प्रकार्िर् किना
The Hindu editorial – Slow withdrawal (24 May 2023)
36. In pursuance of phrase In the process of achieving, following,
seeking, in accordance with के अनस ु ाि
The Pioneer editorial – Words are energy (25 May 2023)
37. Swing around phrasal verb To spin or turn rapidly around in the opposite
direction. बदलना, मड़
ु ना
38. Set the tone for phrase Establish the mood for, determine the
atmosphere for, give direction to ननधातरिर्
किना
39. Break down phrasal verb Destroy, knock down, smash down, र्ोड़ना
40. Cast spells phrase Enchant, Bewitch, Enthrall, Captivate,
Mesmerize मूंत्र मग्ु ध किना
The Hindu editorial – Ties that bind (26 May 2023)
41. Add to phrasal verb Enhance, augment, increase, raise, amplify
बढाना
42. Follow suit phrase Imitate, mimic, copy, emulate दसिे का
अनुसिण किना
43. Trace back to phrase Originate from, stem from, arise from, derive
from, spring from उत्पर्ि होना
44. By no means phrase Not at all, certainly not, in no way, not by any
means ककसी भी र्िह से नहीूं

The Hindu editorial – After Bakhmut (27 May 2023)

45. Beat back phrase Repel, drive back, push back, fend off, ward
off, वापस धकेलना
46. The end of the road phrase Final stage, ultimate, climax, culmination,
termination, अूंनर्म चिण
47. Carry out phrasal verb Execute, implement, perform, accomplish,
conduct, कायातश्न्वर् किना
48. Thanks to phrase Due to, because of, owing to, as a result of, के
कािण
49. On the horizon phrase Approaching, forthcoming, upcoming,
imminent, near future, ननकट भर्वष्य में
Indian Express – Withdrawal of Rs 2000 note (22 May 2023)
50. In effect phrase Essentially, basically, practically, in essence,
fundamentally वास्र्व में
51. Account for phrasal verb comprise, make up, total, represent,
constitute, उििदयी होना
52. Phase out phrasal verb Gradual removal, withdraw gradually,
discontinue, wind down, eliminate धीिे -धीिे
समाप्र् किना
53. In its wisdom phrase used ironically to suggest that someone's
action is not well judged. अपनी बुद्धध से
54. Shine light on phrase Illuminate, clarify, elucidate, highlight,
spotlight प्रकाि डालना
Indian Express Editorial – A test of the human spirit (26 May 2023)
55. As far as ––––––––– is phrase as regards the interests or case of — जहाूं र्क
concerned
–––––––– का सूंबूंध है
56. Wind down phrasal verb Diminish, lessen, decrease, relax, ease off
धीिे -धीिे समाप्र् होना
57. The heart of the matter phrase The crux, the main point, the essence, the
core, the nucleus मुद्दे का केंि

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The Pioneer editorial – Decoding the script (29 May 2023)
1. Take a stock of phrase Assess, evaluate, appraise, review, analyse
मूल्यांकन करनय
2. Back up phrasal verb Support, endorse, corroborate, confirm,
validate समर्थन करनय
3. Reach out phrasal verb Extend, offer, give, provide, present पहां चयनय
The Hindu editorial – From the margins (30 May 2023)
4. In a row phrase one after another; without a break लगयतयर
5. Read up (on/about) phrasal verb Study, research, explore, investigate, delve
into; to learn about something by reading
जयनकयरी हयससल करनय
6. At length phrase In detail, extensively, thoroughly, fully,
comprehensively, विस्तयर से
7. Against all odds phrase Despite difficulties, in spite of everything, no
matter what, हर कठिनयई के बयिजूद
8. Give up phrasal verb Quit, surrender, abandon, त््यगनय
9. Keep your ear to the phrase to pay attention to everything that is
ground happening around you and to what people
are saying सतकथ रहनय
10. On the margins phrase If someone is on the margins of a group of
people, they are part of that group, but
different in important ways, and if someone
is on the margins of an activity, they are only
slightly involved
The Hindu editorial – From the margins (30 May 2023)
11. True to style phrase exactly as expected; following the usual
pattern
12. Turn the spotlight phrase Highlight, focus, emphasize, underline,
accentuate सर्खथ्ों में आनय
13. In order to phrase To, for the purpose of, with the aim of तयकक

14. Deal with phrasal verb Handle, manage, cope with, tackle सयमनय
करनय
15. Take recourse to phrase Resort to, turn to, make use of, rely on सहयरय
लेनय
The Hindu editorial – Universal cover (01 June 2023)
16. With an eye on phrase Considering, with regard to, keeping in mind,
taking into account कय ध््यन रखते हए
17. Bridge the gap phrase Fill the void, link, connect, reconcile,
harmonize अांतर दरू करनय
18. Work out phrasal verb (of a situation) to happen or develop in a
particular, esp. a satisfactory, way, or (of a
person) to be suitable for a particular
situation: कयम करनय
19. Come in handy phrase Be useful, be helpful, be beneficial, be
advantageous कयम आनय
20. To begin with phrase Initially, at first, to start with, as a start सबसे
पहले
21. Going forward phrase In the future, from now on, henceforth
भविष्् में
22. On the anvil phrase Under consideration, in preparation, in
progress, being planned, in the pipeline
विचयरयधीन होनय
23. Rope in phrasal verb Involve, Engage, Enlist, Recruit, Incorporate
शयसमल करनय
24. At one’s helm phrase In control, in charge, in command, at the
head; at the top position of the organization
The Hindu editorial – Uncertain covers (02 June 2023)
25. Play out phrasal verb Unfold, occur, take place, happen, transpire
होनय/घठित होनय
26. Watch out phrasal verb Be careful, be cautious, be on guard, be
vigilant, be wary सतकथ रहनय
27. Have a bearing on phrase Influence, affect, have an impact on,
determine प्रभयि डयलनय
Indian Express editorial– Happy retirement (03 June 2023)
28. Bid farewell to phrase Say goodbye to, take leave of, part with, send
off, see off, अलविदय कहनय

29. Hang up phrasal verb hang something on a hook ियांग दे नय

30. Over the course of phrase During, in the course of, through, के दौरयन
31. Sniff out phrasal verb Detect, discover, find, unearth, detect, bring
to light खोज ननकयलनय
32. Play a role in phrase Contribute to, be instrumental in, be a factor
in, भसू मकय ननभयनय
33. Put out to pasture phrase make someone leave job because of old age.
सेियमक्त करनय
34. Put up (for) phrase offer something for sale or auction
पहां चनय (अांत में )
36. Way forward phrase the best option or solution.
The Hindu Editorial – A younger lot (29 May 2023)
37. Keep out phrasal verb prevent, stop, exclude, keep at bay बयहर
रखनय
38. A change of guard phrase a situation where there is a change in control
or leadership
39. In the offing phrase impending, coming, approaching, looming
आने ियले ठदनों में
40. In general phrase broadly, usually, typically, commonly सयमयन््
तौर पर
41. Break the tie phrase an extra game which is played in a tennis
match when the score in a set is 6-6
42. Be at best phrase potentially reach the maximum, at the
highest level, at most, at the pinnacle, at the
apex सियथधधक स्स्र्नत में होनय
43. By virtue of phrase due to, because of, as a result of, on account
of, in view of के कयरण
The Hindu Editorial – Alarming turn (30 May 2023)
44. Result in phrase due to, because of, as a result of, on account
of, in view of के कयरण
45. In particular phrase Specifically, Especially, Particularly, Notably,
Distinctly विशेष रूप से
46. Take a turn phrase Change direction, Alter course, Shift,
Transform, Modify ठदशय बदलनय

47. Come to such a pass phrase Reach a bad situation, Get to a critical point,
Become so bad, Deteriorate इतनी बरी स्स्र्नत
में आ जयनय
48. Rise above phrase Transcend, go beyond, exceed, outstrip परे
उिनय
49. Get one’s act together phrase to start to organize yourself so that you do
things in an effective way अपने कयम को
सधयरनय
50. Put into order phrase Organise, arrange, sort out, systematise,
coordinate सव््िस्स्र्त करनय
51. Play into the hands phrase act in such a way as unintentionally to give
someone an advantage.
52. In the long term phrase Over time, eventually, in the fullness of time,
in the future लांबी अिधध में
53. The turn of events phrase a new development or change in a situation
स्स्र्नत में पररितथन
Indian Express Editorial – Who's afraid of Amul? (31 May 2023)
54. Set up phrasal verb Establish, start, initiate, स्र्यवपत करनय
55. Far from phrase Not at all, nowhere near, से दरू
56. In a hurry phrase Quickly, speedily, rapidly, जलदी में
57. Make a dent phrase Make an impact, influence, have an effect,
प्रभयि डयलनय
The Hindu Editorial – The Old and the New (01 June 2023)
58. Spill over phrasal verb extend, overflow, proliferate, spread, surge
over फैलनय
59. Pull off phrasal verb accomplish, achieve, succeed in, carry out,
execute सफलतयपि ू क
थ करनय
60. Take on phrasal verb Face, confront, fight, vie with, stand up to
सयमनय करनय
61. Equal to the task phrase Having the necessary ability, talent, qualities,
or capability to handle or accomplish a given
role or situation कय्थ करने के सलए सक्षम
62. Do the trick phrase Succeed, work, function, act, operate कय्थ
सम्पन्न करनय

63. Long-drawn phrase Extended, protracted, lengthy, long-lasting,

drawn-out लांबे सम् तक चलने ियलय
64. Old guard phrase Traditionalists, conservatives, diehards,
stalwarts परयने र्खलयडी
65. Make it to phrase Reach, arrive at, get to पहां चनय
66. To begin with phrase In the beginning, at first, initially, originally,
शरू में
67. Second wind phrase Renewed energy, fresh vigor, rejuvenation,
revitalization नई ऊजयथ
68. The dust settles phrase situation calms down, the aftermath (usually
after a period of change or turmoil) स्स्र्नत
शयांत हो जयनय
The Hindu Editorial – Status quo in Turkey (02 June 2023)
69. Right the wrongs phrase to correct something bad or wrong that
someone has done गलत को सही करनय
70. Under one’s thumb phrase Dominated by, controlled by, at the mercy of,
in the grip of के अधीन होनय
The Hindu Editorial – Riding the momentum (03 June 2023)
71. In large measure phrase Significantly, considerably, substantially,
greatly, markedly बडे पैमयने पर
72. Bode well phrase Augur well, foretell good, promise well,
predict good, portend well अच्छे सांकेत दे नय
73. Under a cloud phrase under suspicion of doing something fishy
सांदेह के घेरे में
Indian Express Editorial – Stay the course (03 June 2023)
74. Stay the course phrase to continue doing something until it is
finished or until you achieve something you
have planned कय्म रहनय
75. In line with phrase Consistent with, according to, in accordance
with, conforming to, following के अनसयर
76. Cut back phrasal verb Reduce, decrease, lessen, lower, diminish
किौती करनय
77. Turn out to be phrase Prove to be, emerge as, develop into, end up
being सयबबत होनय
78. Bring down phrasal verb Reduce, decrease, lower, diminish, cut घियनय


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something, especially in a bad way खराब दशााना

6. Give up phrasal verb quit, abandon, surrender, relinquish, renounce छोड़ना

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4. Make of phrase to have an opinion about something or someone

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7. In the offing phrase imminent, on the horizon, impending,

2. Baptism by fire phrase a difficult introduction to a new job or activity.

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9. For nothing phrase for no good reason

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3. Turn the spotlight on Phrase To focus on or bring attention to

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10. In office Phrase (of a government) in power

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dictate, lie down तनिावररि करना

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3. Leave no stone unturned Phrase to do everything you can to achieve a

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7. Strike a balance Phrase to find a satisfactory compromise

2. Rein in Phrasal verb Keep under control; restrain.

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2. In tandem Phrase together, in partnership, jointly, in

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furthermore, together with

6. Detract from Phrasal verb to make something seem less valuable or

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2. A Cautionary tale Phrase story or event used as warning.

9. In the face of Phrase despite, in spite of, notwithstanding

4. Go by Phrasal verb To base an opinion or analysis on a specific

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5. Come to the fore Phrase to become prominent; to become important

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