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Idiom of the day :- A man-about-town

Idiom of the day :- A man-about-town

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

We see here two very dignified men-about-town. They are, of course, Joe and his nephew Anderson who know that a man-about-town is one who is sophisticated, worldly and socially active. ‘Uncle Joe is taking me to the theater with him,’ Anderson laughed. ‘I’m all dressed up like a man-about-town tonight.’

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Idiom of the day :- On a fool’s errand

Idiom of the day :- On a fool’s errand

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To go on a fool’s errand is to go on a useless or unnecessary trip. Sidney, for example, has been told to deliver a package to someone living in the middle of the desert. ‘There’s no one here,’ Sidney frowned. ‘I think I’ve been sent on a fool’s errand.’ I suspect Sidney is right.

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Idiom of the day :- Grease someone’s palm

Idiom of the day :- Grease someone’s palm

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The only time Mr. Clark tried to grease someone’s palm, he made the mistake of choosing the wrong man. To grease/oil someone’s palm is to give someone money in the hope of gaining a favor or information. In other words, Mr. Clark tried to bribe someone … and that’s why Mr. Clark is in serious trouble today !