ENGLISH MADHYAM: WEEKLY REVISION E-BOOK September 17, 2023

 Following are the important idioms and phrasal verb from The Hindu Editorial that we
learnt last week. (From 31 July to 05 Aug).
 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
Eastern hedge: On the need for India to stay closely engaged with ASEAN members
1. On the eve of phrase the period or day before an important event
के ठीक पहले
2. Against the backdrop phrase In the context of, in light of, considering the
background के संदर्भ में
3. In the face of phrase Despite, notwithstanding, in spite of,
regardless of के बावजूद
4. Lay stress on phrase Emphasize, highlight, underscore पर जोर दे ना
5. In the meantime phrase meanwhile, in the interim, in the intervening
period इस दौरान
6. all-weather ally/friend phrase steadfast ally, constant support, reliable
partner सदाबहार दोस्त
India’s moment: on the G-20 Summit outcomes
7. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, bring about, cause, produce पररणाम
होना
8. Pull off phrasal verb Achieve, succeed in, accomplish सफलता पाना
9. Thus far phrase Up to now, hitherto, so far अब तक
10. As a result of phrase Due to, because of, on account of इसके
पररणामस्वरूप
11. Push for phrasal verb Advocate for, press for, urge दबाव डालना
12. Critical of phrase in opposition to, Anti, hostile to, opposed to,
not in favour of ववरोध में
13. Take sides phrase favor, align with, support, back, stand by
ककसी एक पक्ष का समर्भन करना
14. Draw out phrasal verb to be elaborated, detailed, or specified
15. It remains to be seen phrase yet to be determined, uncertain, unclear, in
doubt यह अर्ी दे खना बाकी है
16. To that end phrase for that purpose, with that goal, to achieve
that उस हे तु

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17. Give up phrasal verb relinquish, abandon, surrender, yield छोड़ दे ना

Limits of identity: On facilitating peace in Manipur
18. Rise above phrase Transcend, go beyond, exceed, outstrip परे
उठना
19. Bring to the boil phrase Aggravate, intensify, exacerbate शीर्भ पर
पहुंचाना
20. Due to phrase Because of के कारण
21. Whip up phrasal verb Stir, arouse, incite, excite, stimulate उत्तेजजत
करना
22. As things stand phrase In the current situation जैसा जस्र्तत है
23. Augur well/ill phrase to indicate a likely positive/negative outcome:
सकारात्मक/नकारात्मक पररणाम की संर्ावना को
सचू चत करना
Probe and probity: On the evolution of A.P. State Skill Development
Corporation scam case
24. Rope in phrasal verb Enlist, involve, recruit, bring in, draft शाममल
करना
25. Irrespective of phrase Regardless of, without regard to,
notwithstanding चाहे जो र्ी हो
26. In the light of phrase Considering, given, in view of, taking into
account पर ववचार करते हुए
27. Deal with phrasal verb Handle, tackle, address, manage, confront
सामना करना
28. Result in phrasal verb) Lead to, cause, bring about, produce, create
पररणाम होना
29. Off to a rocky start phrase To start with difficulties: संबंधों की एक कठठन
शुरुआत, लेककन कुछ महीनों के बाद जस्र्ततयााँ
बेहतर हुईं।
Stocktaking the calamity: On climate crisis and the U.N. Global Stocktake
report
30. Set out phrasal verb present, describe, put forward, propose,
state, explain, detail, प्रस्तत
ु करना
31. As far as phrase to the extent that, जहां तक
32. As of now phrase at this moment, इस समय

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33. Account for phrasal verb constitute, comprise, form, compose, make
up, represent, उत्तरदायी होना
34. Dwell on phrasal verb to think or talk about something a lot of the
time ककसी चीज़ पर ध्यान केजरित करना
35. Single out phrasal verb choose, pick out, select, pick out, hand-pick,
separate, differentiate, set apart, चन
ु ना,
अलग करना
36. Cut down phrasal verb Reduce, decrease, contract, abate, shorten,
abate कटौती करना
37. Compare apples to phrase To compare things that are very different उन
oranges
चीज़ों की तुलना करें जो बहुत मर्रन हैं।
38. Die a dog’s death phrase To die in a manner that is unpleasant and
demeaning कुत्ते की मौत मरना
Unified approach: On the Nipah outbreak in Kerala and a One Health
approach
39. Lightning never strikes phrase said to show that it is unlikely that something
twice bad or unusual will happen to the same
person twice
40. Wreak havoc phrase Cause great damage, create chaos, bring
disaster, unleash destruction, inflict distress
कहर बरपाना
41. In terms of phrase With regard to, concerning, in the matter of,
in relation to के संदर्भ में
42. Show up phrasal verb Appear, turn up, arrive, manifest, come
forward प्रकट होना
43. The way forward phrase Direction for progress, path to success, next
steps for advancement आगे का मागभ
Broadening the field: On science awards and the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Prize winners
44. It is not a stretch to say phrase It's reasonable to assert; it's not an
exaggeration to state.
45. So far phrase until now, up to this point, to date अब तक
46. Build on phrasal verb Develop; use something as a basis for further
development पर आधाररत होना
Little succour: On Consumer Price Index data
47. In order to do something phrase with the aim or purpose of doing something
ताकक

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48. Add to phrasal verb increase, magnify, amplify, augment,

intensify बढाना
49. Can ill-afford phrase should definitely not do something.
50. Drop one’s guard phrase Become less vigilant or cautious. सतकभता कम
करना
51. Be at pain phrase To make a great effort or take special care to
do something. प्रयत्न करना
No filter: On Section 6A of Delhi Special Police Establishment Act
52. Strike down phrasal verb abolish, invalidate, cancel out अमारय कर दे ना
53. In force phrase in effect, operational, valid प्रर्ाव में
54. Take cognisance of phrase become aware of, take notice of, recognize,
consider संज्ञान लेंना
55. Result in phrase cause, bring about, lead to, produce पररणाम
होना
56. Filter out phrasal verb remove, get rid of, eliminate हटाना
Pulses are dearer

57. Drive up phrasal verb Increase, raise, escalate, boost, amplify बढाना
58. Rub off phrasal verb affect, influence, transfer, pass on. प्रर्ाववत
करना
59. Cast one’s shadow on phrase overshadow, dominate, loom over. प्रर्ाववत
करना
Secure and fair: On e-commerce trade practices and regulation

60. Ocean apart phrase a great distance away; in a very different

situation or condition.
61. So far phrase until now, up to this point, अब तक
The old and the young: at the US Open
62. Hold up phrasal verb keep up, sustain, keep going, maintain बनाए
रखना
63. Throw up phrasal verb to raise quickly उठाना
64. Set someone on phrasal verb To cause someone to begin a particular
activity or process. ककसी को शुरू कराना
65. Draw level with phrase Match, equal, tie with, come up to, balance

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with समान होना

66. Throw one’s hat into the phrase Enter the contest, compete, take part,
ring challenge प्रततयोचगता में र्ाग लेना
67. Come-from-behind phrase to succeed in winning after being in a losing
position in a game
68. To the limelight phrase To the forefront, in the spotlight, under the
glare, in the public eye ध्यान केंठित होना
69. Break into phrasal verb Enter suddenly, burst in, intrude अचानक
प्रवेश करना
70. Hit a trough phrase Reach a low point, be at the lowest, decline
रयन
ू तम स्तर पर पहुाँचना
71. In tow phrase Accompanying, along with, following सार् में
Coal Availability is crucial for the months ahead
72. Stand out phrasal verb Be prominent, be noticeable, shine, be
conspicuous प्रमुख होना
73. Ramp up phrasal verb Sharply increase in level or amount. बढाना
74. Arise out phrasal verb Emerge from, originate from, stem from,
come from, spring from उत्परन होना
75. Take a hit phrase Suffer a setback, face damage, endure a
blow, undergo a loss, bear a negative impact
प्रर्ाववत होना
76. Owing to phrase Because of, due to, as a result of, on account
of के कारण
77. Go dry phrase Dehydrate, run out of water, dry up सूख जाना
78. As a result phrase Consequently, therefore, thus, hence, so
नतीजतन
Hindi Diwas: Time to celebrate Hindi

79. Bring out phrasal verb Release, produce, publish, issue प्रकामशत
करना
Master class

80. Wash out phrasal verb Cancel, call off, abandon, रद्द कर दे ना
81. By turn phrase In succession, alternately, one after the
other, बारी-बारी से

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82. With bated breath phrase Expectantly, in anticipation, On the edge of

your seat, Hopefully, Eagerly सांस रोककर
83. From the word go phrase From the beginning, right from the start,
सुरुआत से ही
84. Nothing short of phrase Nothing less than, nearly, केवल
85. Take the walk phrase In the context, it refers to the act of a
batsman leaving the field after being
dismissed, मैदान छोड़ना (बल्लेबाज़ का, जब वह
आउट होता है )
86. Hit home phrase Make a deep impression, strike a chord,
resonate, समझ में आना
Self-care is not selfish

87. Come across phrasal verb Encounter, stumble upon, meet, run into,
discover ममलना
88. End up phrasal verb Conclude, finish, result in, wind up, culminate
अंत में होना
89. Let go phrasal verb Release, relinquish, give up, abandon,
surrender छोड़ दे ना/ जाने दे ना
90. Feel good in one’s skin phrase Feel confident, self-assured, comfortable,
contented अपने आप में संतुष्ट और सुरक्षक्षत
महसूस करना
91. Pay attention to phrase Heed, observe, regard, consider, notice ध्यान
दे ना
92. There is no denying phrase It's indisputable, it's a fact, it's certain,
unquestionably इसे नकारा नहीं जा सकता
93. Hustle and bustle phrase Commotion, flurry, frenzy, activity हलचल

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