Idioms and Phrases are always important to learn for your exam and spoken as well. We are learning Idioms and Phrases alphabetically. If you haven't read idioms from A to U yet, click here to read. In this blog, we will learn 13 important Idioms and Phrases starting with V and W. These idioms and phrases beginning with V and W, are chosen wisely for your exams. Read, learn, repeat and don't forget to share. Help us to grow. Blog by Zuba'r Saifi
Idioms and Phrases Starting With V & W
1.Vanish into the air - लुप्त होना
Meaning: To disappear
Culprit vanished into the air. Police can’t find him anywhere.
2.Virgin territory - वह क्षेत्र जिसका पता न लगाया गया हो
Meaning: A territory that hasn’t been explored or touched
Use: There is no sign of human in the Himalayas, it’s a virgin territory.
3. Volte-face - पलट जाना
Meaning: Complete reversal of opinion and attitude.
Use: He has a complete volte-face about him when he knew the truth.
4.Vent the spleen - गुस्सा दिखाना
Meaning: To express anger
Use: Politicians used the press conference as an opportunity to vent their spleen on reporters.
5.To wash Dirty lining in public - जनता में निजी मामलों के बारे में चर्चा करें या बहस करें
Meaning: Discuss or argue about one's private affairs in public.
Use: She decided not to take the family dispute to court as she feared it would only lead to a lot of washing of dirty linen in public.
6.Wild goose chase - एक मूर्ख और निराशाजनक खोज
Meaning: A foolish and Hopeless search
Use: After two hours spent wandering in the snow, I realized we were on a wild goose chase.
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7.Wear one’s heart on one’ sleeves - किसी की भावनाओं को बताना
Meaning: To display one’s feeling openly
Use: Mohan always has his heart on his sleeves so that everyone knows how he feels.
8.With a high hand - अत्याचार
Meaning: Oppressively
Use: Teacher handles the naughty students with a high hand.
9.A windfall - अचानक और अप्रत्याशित लाभ
Meaning: A sudden and unexpected profit
Use: The money donated by the Minister was really a windfall for the poor.
10.A wet blanket - जो आनंद और उत्साह को हतोत्साहित करता है
Meaning: Who discourages enjoyment and enthusiasm
Use: Ram acts as a wet blanket in Sohan love life.
11.Wrong foot - इस तरह से शुरुवात कि असफल होने की संभावना है
Meaning: To begin in a way that is likely to fail
Use: The company was completely wrong-footed by the dollar's sudden recovery.
12.Walking on air - बहुत जादा ख़ुशी
Meaning: Extreme happiness
Use: After cracking SSC CGL exam he is walking on air.
13.Willy or nilly - चाहें या नहीं
Meaning: Whether one wishes or not
Use: We have to accept some job willy or nilly.
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