ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ “Enhancing oversight: The Hindu Editorial on the GST Council meet and issues”  ಬಳಸಲಾದ Idioms and Phrases

ದಿ ಹಿಂದೂ ಸಂಪಾದಕೀಯ “Enhancing oversight: The Hindu Editorial on the GST Council meet and issues”  ಬಳಸಲಾದ Idioms and Phrases

The GST Council is slated to meet next week, with a significant agenda on its table. The Council will take stock of the current GST structure and discuss potential changes to improve tax collection efficiency. Some members are expected to propose measures to shake things up in the administration of GST by introducing new policies and reforms. The Council will also set a timeline for the implementation of these changes, aiming to streamline processes by the next fiscal year.

Officials have been nudging businesses to comply with the existing tax regulations, and this meeting is expected to deliberate over whether additional incentives or penalties are necessary to improve compliance rates. However, there have been concerns about acrimonious ties between state governments and the central government, particularly over the distribution of tax revenues.

During previous meetings, some states have been accused of nit-picking over minor details rather than focusing on the big picture. This has led to ungainly twists in the decision-making process, with crucial reforms being delayed or watered down.

1) Slated to meet

• Meaning: Scheduled or planned to take place at a certain time.

• Example: "The board is slated to meet next week to discuss the new policy changes."

2)  Take stock of

• Meaning: To review or assess a situation, typically to understand it fully or to make a decision.

• Example: "The manager took stock of the team’s progress before setting new targets."

3)  Shake things up

• Meaning: To make significant changes to something to improve it or to make it more interesting.

• Example: "The new CEO plans to shake things up in the company by introducing fresh ideas."

4)  Set a timeline

• Meaning: To establish a specific schedule or deadline for completing a task.

• Example: "The committee set a timeline for the completion of the project by the end of the year."

5)  Nudge

• Meaning: To gently encourage or persuade someone to take a particular action.

• Example: "The teacher nudged the students to start their assignments early to avoid last-minute stress."

6)  Deliberated over

• Meaning: To carefully consider or discuss something before making a decision.

• Example: "The jury deliberated over the evidence before reaching a verdict."

7)  Acrimonious ties

• Meaning: Hostile or bitter relationships, often characterized by anger or resentment.

• Example: "The two companies had acrimonious ties after a long legal battle over patents."

8)  Nit-picking

• Meaning: Paying too much attention to minor details, often in a way that is annoying.

• Example: "Instead of addressing the main issue, he spent hours nit-picking over small, irrelevant details."

9)  Big picture

• Meaning: The overall perspective or context of a situation, rather than the details.

• Example: "The CEO focused on the big picture, leaving the day-to-day operations to his team."

10) Ungainly twists

• Meaning: Awkward or clumsy changes or developments, often unexpected and difficult to manage.

• Example: "The project took several ungainly twists, leading to delays and cost overruns."