Idioms and phrases used in the Hindu editorial "Shuffling the deck: On the Union Budget 2024-25" dated 24th July 2024

Idioms and phrases used in the Hindu editorial "Shuffling the deck: On the Union Budget 2024-25" dated 24^th July 2024

1.       Shuffling the deck:

• Explanation: Making significant changes or reorganizing.
• Example: The manager shuffled the deck by changing team members' roles.

2.      Angst-ridden message:

• Explanation: A message full of anxiety and worry.
• Example: Her angst-ridden message showed how stressed she was about the exams.

3.      Concerted Opposition campaign:

• Explanation: A coordinated effort by the opposition.
• Example: The concerted opposition campaign aimed to bring down the new policy.

4.      Spotlighted issues:

• Explanation: Highlighted or drew attention to problems.
• Example: The documentary spotlighted issues related to climate change.

5.      Palpable lack of jobs:

• Explanation: Clearly noticeable shortage of employment.
• Example: There was a palpable lack of jobs in the rural area.

6.     Keen to redress matters:

• Explanation: Eager to correct problems.
• Example: The company was keen to redress matters after the customer complaints.

7.      Centre of efforts:

• Explanation: The main focus of activities.
• Example: The centre of their efforts was improving public health.

8.     Castes focused on serving:

• Explanation: Groups of people aimed at being helped.
• Example: The organization focused on serving the castes most affected by poverty.

9.     Quiver of schemes:

• Explanation: A set or collection of plans.
• Example: The government introduced a quiver of schemes to boost the economy.

10.  Mirror a similar proposal:

• Explanation: Resemble or reflect a similar idea.
• Example: The new plan mirrors a similar proposal from last year.

11.    Primacy of the political economy:

• Explanation: The importance of political and economic factors.
• Example: The primacy of the political economy was evident in the budget decisions.

12.   Quell the strident Opposition charge:

• Explanation: Suppress or calm loud and forceful accusations.
• Example: The president tried to quell the strident opposition charge by addressing their concerns.

13.   Too cosy with large corporates:

• Explanation: Too friendly or close with big companies.
• Example: Critics said the politician was too cosy with large corporates.

14.  Concerted bid:

• Explanation: A coordinated effort or attempt.
• Example: The team made a concerted bid to win the championship.

15.  Lynchpin MSME sector:

• Explanation: A crucial or central element of the MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) sector.
• Example: The lynchpin MSME sector plays a vital role in the economy.

16.  Tailored to ease:

• Explanation: Specifically designed to make something easier.
• Example: The program was tailored to ease the transition for new employees.

17.   Debt financing:

• Explanation: Borrowing money to fund operations or projects.
• Example: The startup used debt financing to expand its business.

18.  Working capital:

• Explanation: Money available for day-to-day operations.
• Example: The company needed more working capital to keep running smoothly.

19.  Business opportunities:

• Explanation: Chances to start or grow businesses.
• Example: The new policy created business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.

20. Potential suppliers:

• Explanation: Possible providers of goods or services.
• Example: They are looking for potential suppliers for their new product line.

21.   Middle-class menu of offerings:

• Explanation: A range of benefits or options for the middle class.
• Example: The budget included a middle-class menu of offerings like tax cuts.

22.  Tax relief for the salaried:

• Explanation: Reduction in taxes for employees.
• Example: The new policy provided tax relief for the salaried workers.

23. Wholeheartedly embrace:

• Explanation: Fully accept and adopt.
• Example: She wholeheartedly embraced the new training program.

24. Fiscal consolidation path:

• Explanation: Strategy to reduce the fiscal deficit.
• Example: The government is on a fiscal consolidation path to improve the economy.

25. Paring spending:

• Explanation: Reducing expenses.
• Example: They are paring spending to save money for future projects.

26. Egregious reduction:

• Explanation: A very bad or severe reduction.
• Example: The egregious reduction in funding affected many schools.

27.  Political compulsions:

• Explanation: Political pressures or necessities.
• Example: Political compulsions led to the new law being passed.

28. Significant allocations:

• Explanation: Substantial amounts of resources or money given.
• Example: Significant allocations were made for healthcare improvements.

29. Balanced the political and fiscal compulsions:

• Explanation: Managed both political pressures and financial constraints.
• Example: The minister balanced the political and fiscal compulsions in the new budget.