List of Important Idioms and Phrases Beginning with J

 

List of Important Idioms and Phrases Beginning with J

1.Jump the gun- बिना सोचे समझे जल्दी से एक्शन लेना

Meaning: Do something too early, especially without thinking

Use: The media jumped the gun and gave out their verdict of the scandal even before the investigation was complete.

2.Jack of all trades- हर फील्ड में निपुण

Meaning: somebody who has many skills or who is versatile in ever field.

Use: Sandeep is the jack of all trades as he can teach, sung and do many different job at a time.

3.Jump to conclusion- निष्कर्ष पर पहुँच जाना 

Meaning: form an opinion or judgement hastily.

Use: Wait till we get the report; don’t jump to a conclusion.

4.Jam on the brakes- अचानक और जोर से ब्रेक दबा देना 

Meaning: to press the brakes suddenly and in a hard way.

Use: I had to jam on the brakes because a kid suddenly appeared from nowhere and crossed the road.

5.John Hancock- किसी आदमी के हस्ताक्षर

Meaning: A person's signature.

Use: Put your John Hancock at the bottom of the will.

6.Jump on the bandwagon- नयी प्रवृत्ति अपनाना

Meaning: To profit from a craze; to join a trend.

Use:After the incredible success of the new product, the company has jumped on the bandwagon, and released a new version of it.

7.Jump the lights- सिगनल तोडना

Meaning:Pass traffic lights, when they are red.

Use:Don’t jump the lights as it may be fatal for you.

8.Justice is blind- अँधा कानून  

Meaning:This expression means that justice is impartial and objective.

Use:No matter who you are, you must respect the law. Justice is blind!

9.Jangle someone’s nerves- किसी को नर्वस कर देना 

Meaning:Annoy someone or make them nervous.

Use:The noise of the dog jangled my nerves.

10.Jump for joy- बहुत जादा खुश होना 

Meaning:To be extremely happy:

Use:The blood tests so far show my mother doesn't have cancer, but it's still too early to jump for joy because she has to have more tests.

11.Just deserts- जिसके लायक हो वो मिल जाना 

Meaning::Get what one deserves.

Use:After a lot of hard work he got his  just deserts.