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28 Jul 2015 19:22


28 Jul 2015 19:22
Raj86
Member
28 Jul 2015 19:22

For the time being.
Bang/knock one’s mind.
Against a brick wall.
Cash in on.
Breath new life into.


28 Jul 2015 20:38
gvshwnth
Moderator
28 Jul 2015 20:38

For the time being.     

फिलहाल

example: I will get you the original documents tomorrow. For the the time being, you manage with this photo copy.

Bang/knock one’s mind.

दिमाग लड़ाना, सिर खपाना, कठिन समस्या से  झूझना

example: Enough of knocking your head over this problem. Now go to sleep. Tomorrow the mind will be fresh. The solution will come easily.


Against a brick wall.

कठिन अड़चन का सामना करना, एक अलंघ्य दीवार का सामना करना

The prime minister wanted to implement his plans but came up against a brick wall in the Lok Sabha as the opposition parties opposed it tooth and nail.


Cash in on.

फायदा उठाना, बहती गंगा में हाथ धोना

The drought caused a steep rise in the prices. Traders were quick to cash in on this opportunity.


Breath new life into.

नयी जान देना, प्रबल परिवर्तन करके सुधारना, बिल्कुल बदल देना

The organisation was dying but after the new Director took over, he breathed new life into it and today it leads the rest.