How to use "idea" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "idea" in popular movie and book plots

  • Malcolm scoffs at the idea of such controlled breeding, declaring it impossible.  - Jurassic Park (film)
  • Unfortunately to avoid Crais's pursuit they have to travel into the Uncharted Territories, and thus have no idea how to get home.  - Farscape
  • You must absolutely and forever relinquish the idea that you know who should live and who should die on this planet.  - Ishmael (novel)
  • Dan wakes up in the year 2000 with no money to his name and no idea how to find the people he once knew.  - The Door into Summer
  • He recommends to mrs Reed that Jane should be sent to school, an idea mrs Reed happily supports.  - Jane Eyre
  • mr Powell (Iain Glen), an Illuminati member, makes assurances that they are almost ready, but in reality he has no idea where to find the key.  - Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
  • Desperate to have a son, Henry suddenly comes up with the idea of marrying Anne in Catherine's place.  - Anne of the Thousand Days
  • He has an idea for an entirely new kind of show featuring a bevy of blondes and brunettes, one that will "glorify" the American girl.  - The Great Ziegfeld
  • Shears is appalled at the idea of returning to a place from which he nearly died during escape.  - The Bridge on the River Kwai
  • Green tells his mother that he's struck by the odd notion that the idea for the article came from "a girl" at the magazine.  - Gentleman's Agreement
  • Potential escapees therefore have no idea whom they can and cannot trust.  - The Prisoner
  • In the wake of Snuff, numerous films explored the idea of snuff films, or used them as a plot device.  - Snuff film
  • Alton narrates that Glen is torn between the idea of being honest with Barbara before their wedding, or waiting until after.  - Glen or Glenda
  • While they were able to recreate the ship from the broadcast episodes, the Thermians have no idea how to pilot it.  - Galaxy Quest
  • Rhett laughs at the idea but steals an emaciated horse and a small wagon, and they follow the retreating army out of Atlanta.  - Gone with the Wind (novel)
  • Director Masato Kato originally planned for Magus to appear in disguise as Guile, but scrapped the idea due to plot difficulties.  - Chrono Cross

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