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 Following are the important idioms and phrasal verb from The Hindu Editorial that we
learnt last week. (From 25 MAR TO 30 MAR)
 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
The Pioneer Editorial: Are foreign universities best bet for better education? (25/03/2024)
1. Set up phrasal verb Establish, Organize, Found, Arrange, Initiate
स्थापित करना
The Times of India Editorial: There is a way to align your emotions (26/03/2024)
2. Stay upon phrasal verb To continue to pursue something.
3. Look at the heart phrase Consider with empathy, examine with care,
scrutinize with affection, view with
compassion, inspect with understanding दिल
को ध्यान से िे खना
4. For instance phrase For example, as an example, to illustrate, as a
case in point, to give an example उिाहरण के
ललए
The Indian Express Editorial: Express View on World Inequality Lab report: The unlevel field
(27/03/2024)
5. The unlevel field phrase a situation in which one side has an unfair
advantage over the other side
6. A lower bound phrase Minimum limit, lowest point, nadir, floor,
baseline न्यूनतम सीमा
7. That is a big if phrase A significant uncertainty, a major condition, a
crucial assumption, a pivotal factor, a key
proviso यह एक बडी शतत है
8. In a fortnight phrase A period of two weeks. िो हफ्तों में
The Hindu Editorial: Stop the war: On the U.N. Security Council’s call for a Gaza ceasefire
(28/03/2024)
9. Call for phrasal verb Demand, Require, Need, Necessitate,
Request माांग करना
10. Beneath the anger phrase Underlying the anger, Below the surface of
anger, Hidden beneath the anger, Concealed
by the anger, Masking the anger गुस्से के
नीचे
11. Cramp into phrasal verb Squeeze into, Crowd into, Stuff into, Pack
into, Jam into को जकड लेना

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12. In the offing phrase Imminent, Approaching, Near, Forthcoming,

On the horizon ननकट भपिष्य में
13. End up phrasal verb Conclude, Finish, Result in, Culminate in,
Lead to अांत में होना
14. No end in sight phrase Indefinite, Endless, Unceasing, Unending,
Unlimited अांत का कोई सांकेत नह ां
15. In the dark phrase Uninformed, Ignorant, Unaware,
Unenlightened, Oblivious अांधेरे में
The Hindu Editorial: Timely restatement: on pre-trial injunctions against the media and Court
order (29/03/2024)
16. Make a case phrase Argue, advocate, justify, support, uphold
मामला बनाना
17. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, cause, bring about, produce, effect
का िररणाम होना
18. Set aside phrasal verb Overturn, annul, revoke, cancel, invalidate
रद्ि करना
19. Take down phrasal verb Remove, dismantle, disassemble, demolish,
tear down हटाना
20. In general phrase Generally, overall, in the main, broadly, on
the whole सामान्य तौर िर
21. Lay down phrasal verb Establish, set, fix, determine, prescribe
ननधातररत करना
22. Strike the right note phrase Hit the right note, get it right, be appropriate,
be fitting, be suitable सह बात कह
The Tribune Editorial: Food wastage (30/03/2024)
23. Shed light on phrase Clarify, illuminate, elucidate, explain, reveal
प्रकाश डालना
The Pioneer editorial: Only right education can ensure world peace (25/03/2024)
24. Toe the line phrase Conform, comply, follow rules, adhere, abide
by, ननयम का िालन करना
25. Way out phrasal verb Solution, exit, escape, resolution, path
forward, समाधान
26. Pave the path for phrase Lay the groundwork, prepare the way, set the
stage, enable, facilitate, के ललए मागत प्रशस्त
करना
27. Look after phrasal verb Care for, take care of, tend to, attend to,
nurture िे खभाल करना

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The Indian Express editorial : Express View on IQAir’s pollution report: Delhi to Begusarai
(26/03/2024)
28. Shine light on phrase Illuminate, highlight, elucidate, clarify, reveal
प्रकाश डालना
29. In terms of phrase Regarding, with respect to, in relation to,
concerning, as per के सांिभत में
30. Bring down phrasal verb Reduce, lower, decrease, diminish, cut down
कम करना
31. In particular phrase Specifically, especially, notably, particularly,
expressly पिशेष रूि से
32. A slew of phrase A large number, multitude, plethora, array,
series बहुत सारे
33. Keep pace with phrase Match, keep up with, stay abreast of, equal,
parallel के साथ किम लमलाकर चलना
34. Shoot up phrasal verb Increase rapidly, skyrocket, surge, soar,
escalate तेजी से बढ़ना
35. Put in place phrase Implement, establish, set up, initiate, install
स्थापित करना
The Pioneer editorial : Zero-water day is nigh in Bengaluru (27/03/2024)
36. On the precipice of phrase On the brink of, on the verge of, on the edge
of, at the point of, close to के कगार िर
37. Stand for phrasal verb Represent, signify, symbolize, mean, denote
अथत होना
38. Pave the way for phrase Prepare, facilitate, enable, make possible,
lead to के ललए मागत प्रशस्त करना
39. On the eve of phrase Just before, on the verge of, immediately
preceding, prior to, in anticipation of के तुरांत
िहले
40. Dry up phrasal verb Dehydrate, desiccate, evaporate, become
dry, lose moisture सूख जाना
41. Drive up phrasal verb Increase, raise, escalate, inflate, boost बढ़ाना
42. On the brink of phrase On the verge of, on the edge of, close to,
nearing के कगार िर
43. Sound the alarm phrase to warn people चेतािनी िे ना
44. Bring someone to one's phrase Defeat, subdue, overcome, conquer,
knees overpower ककसी को घुटनों िर लाना

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45. Ride on phrasal verb Depend on, rely on, hinge on, be contingent
on िर ननभतर करना
46. Pull back phrasal verb Retreat, withdraw, recede, pull away, draw
back िीछे हटना
47. Result in phrasal verb Lead to, cause, bring about, produce,
provoke िररणाम होना
48. Pull out all stops phrase Do everything possible, go all out, spare no
effort, give one's all, go the extra mile सभी
रुकािटों को हटा िे ना
The Tribune editorial: PM’s Bhutan visit (28/03/2024)
49. Put off phrasal verb Postpone, delay, defer, adjourn, reschedule
स्थगगत करना
50. A State of limbo phrase A situation of uncertainty, indecision, or
hesitation अननश्चचतता की श्स्थनत
The Indian Express editorial: Express View on employment data: Jobs, still (29/03/2024)
51. Point towards phrasal verb Indicate, suggest, signal, denote, imply इशारा
करना
52. Call for phrasal verb Demand, require, necessitate, entail, need
माांग करना
53. Point out phrasal verb Highlight, indicate, mention, identify, note
इांगगत करना
54. Contrary to phrase Opposite, against, in contrast to,
contradictory to, counter to पििर त
The Indian Express editorial: Express View on India’s falling fertility rate: A wake-up call
(30/03/2024)
55. Wake-up call phrase An event that alerts people to a problem or
danger. चेतािनी
56. Shine a light on phrase To focus attention on, to highlight. प्रकाश
डालना
57. Set someone back phrasal verb To delay or hinder. िीछे धकेलना
58. Put in place phrase To establish or implement. स्थापित करना
59. Plug gaps phrase To fill in or cover the missing parts. अांतराल
भरना
60. Going ahead phrase Proceeding with a plan or action. आगे बढ़ना
The Times of India Editorial: Panacea for grief: Realise the eternity within (25/03/2024)

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61. Deal with phrasal verb Handle, Manage, Tackle, Confront, Attend to
ननिटना
62. Hard yard phrase Strenuous effort, Hard work, Toil, Laborious
task, Grueling work कदिन िररश्रम
63. Go through phrasal verb Endure, Experience, Suffer, Undergo, Face से
गुज़रना
The Tribune Editorial: Misleading ads (26/03/2024)
64. Run down phrasal verb Criticize, disparage, denigrate, belittle,
diminish ननांिा करना
65. In order to phrase To, for the purpose of, with the aim of, so as
to, in an effort to इसललए कक
66. Firm up phrasal verb Consolidate, strengthen, solidify, stabilize,
secure मजबूत करना
The Hindu Editorial: Terror in Moscow: On concerns over the Islamic State (27/03/2024)
67. Carry out phrasal verb Execute, perform, accomplish, conduct,
implement कियाश्न्ित करना
68. Gain strength phrase Grow stronger, increase in power, build up,
fortify, intensify बल प्राप्त करना
69. Plug the loopholes phrase Close the gaps, fix the weaknesses, eliminate
the vulnerabilities, address the shortcomings,
mend the flaws खालमयों को िरू करना
The Indian Express Editorial: Express View on Google antitrust case: The new front
(29/03/2024)
70. Catch in the crosshairs phrase To become the focus of attention or criticism,
especially when under scrutiny. केंद्र बबांि ु िर
लाना
71. With regard to phrase Concerning, with respect to, in relation to के
सांबांध में
The Hindu Editorial: Easily provoked: On India’s internal affairs and foreign comments
(30/03/2024)
72. Square off phrasal verb Confront, face, meet head-on, come to
blows, prepare for battle आमने-सामने होना
73. Tone down phrasal verb Moderate, soften, temper, mitigate, alleviate
कम करना
74. Double down phrasal verb Reinforce, strengthen, intensify, increase,
amplify मज़बत ू बनाना, प्रबल करना

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75. Lie vacant phrase Be empty, unoccupied, available, unfilled,

unused खाल होना
76. Pay someone back in the phrase Retaliate, reciprocate, revenge, avenge, get
same coin even with बिला लेना
77. Broad shoulders phrase The ability to accept and deal with
responsibilities or challenges. श्जम्मेिाररयों या
चन
ु ौनतयों को स्िीकार करने और उनसे
ननिटने की क्षमता।
78. A thick skin phrase The ability to withstand criticism or insults
without being affected. आलोचना या अिमान
को प्रभापित ककए बबना सहन करने की
क्षमता।

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