Recent 12 Months Editorial Idioms and Phrases

239 Terms

Essential idioms and figurative expressions extracted from The Hindu editorials published over the past 12 months, ranked by repetition count.

that said

3 Appearances

Nevertheless; despite what has just been stated

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #20
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

spring a surprise

2 Appearances

Produced unexpected announcements or caught people unawares

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #2
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

in the midst of

2 Appearances

Right in the middle or active course of an ongoing event or situation

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #3
Outbound force: On the U.S. leaving Iraq

in keeping with

2 Appearances

Consistent with, in conformity with, or in harmony with something already stated

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #9
Good foundation: on India’s strong industrial growth performance

one way or the other

2 Appearances

By any method possible; through whatever means required

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #2
A chance to retreat: On Donald Trump, the Greenland agreement

in the same vein

2 Appearances

In a similar style, manner, or subject of thinking

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #7
Water wealth: On groundwater exploitation in Punjab

on the other hand

2 Appearances

Used to introduce an opposite, contrasting point or alternative consideration

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Hog in the limelight: On Assam’s pygmy hog programme

frontal attack

1 Appearance

A direct, open, and aggressive challenge or criticism

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #12
Message of peace: On the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

at once

1 Appearance

At the exact same time; simultaneously

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

bookmaker’s favourite

1 Appearance

A contender considered most likely to win by betting agencies and odds makers

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #3
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

coming-of-age

1 Appearance

Relating to a young person's journey and emotional transition from childhood into adulthood

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #11
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

in particular

1 Appearance

Specifically, distinctly, or especially in contrast to others

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

keep in tune with

1 Appearance

Remained aligned or consistent with a regular pattern or practice

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #4
Beyond forms: On the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature

at one’s disposal

1 Appearance

Available for one's use whenever needed or desired

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

breathing room

1 Appearance

A temporary pause, space, or period of relief that allows one to rest or recover from intense pressure

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #22
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

in check

1 Appearance

Under control, restrained, or prevented from becoming too excessive or harmful

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #17
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

nudge

1 Appearance

A gentle touch, push, or subtle policy intervention designed to influence decisions without heavy-handed force

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #14
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

self-fulfilling prophecy

1 Appearance

A prediction or belief that directly causes itself to come true because individuals alter their actions in anticipation of it

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #13
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

so far

1 Appearance

Up to the present time; until this moment

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #23
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

wait and watch

1 Appearance

Adopting a cautious approach by observing developments closely before making a decisive move

Most Recent Appearance Sentence #1
Adequate response: on the RBI and inflation

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