Trying to gain advantage by criticizing others, often in politics.

پوائنٹ سکورنگ / برتری جتانا

The debate turned into mere point-scoring rather than real discussion.

Actions taken to protect oneself by attacking first.

جارحانہ دفاع

The army used offensive defense strategies to secure the border.

The state of being connected or linked.

رابطہ

Improved internet connectivity boosts economic growth.

As is commonly said or known.

کہاوت کے مطابق

He is proverbially known as the most honest man in town.

Twisted together or caught in a difficult situation.

الجھا ہوا

The company got entangled in legal issues.

A central point on which something turns or depends.

مرکز / بنیادی نکتہ

The economy became the pivot of their campaign strategy.

Flattering someone to gain favor.

خوشامد کرنا

He was soft-soaping his boss to get a promotion.

A rise or climb upwards.

چڑھائی / عروج

Her ascent to the top of the company was inspiring.

A follower of the ideas of Leon Trotsky.

ٹراٹسکی کا حامی

He was known as a Trotskyite in political circles.

A representation or version of someone or something.

نمائندہ / روپ

In the movie, he appeared as an avatar of the ancient warrior.