Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- No Dice

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To not agree. To not accept a proposition.

Idiom of the day :- A bosom friend

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

You’ve seen Chadwick and Timothy disagreeing or playing tricks on each other often on these pages. If you want to know the truth, they are really bosom friends. As used here, bosom means a close relationship, and a bosom friend / pal / buddy is avery dear friend.

Idiom of the day :- Keep body and soul together

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive .

Idiom of the day :- Sweet on someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

There seems no doubt that Bumble is sweet on Bea. ‘Bea, you are a beauty,’ Bumble mumbled. Bea blushed. ‘Bumble, you are a busy bee. Is that honey for me ?’ ‘Yes, ‘ Bumble bubbled, ‘because I’m sweet on you.’ Bumble is saying he is very fond ofBea. Could it be that this bee is in love ?

Idiom of the day :- Take a hike

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Egbert is in serious trouble. ‘Look at those sales figures ! They’re disgraceful,’ the boss shouted. ‘If you don’t do something to correct matters you may be asked to take a hike !’ Idiomatically take a hike means to go away, to leave. In Egbert’s case, he’s in danger of being dismissed.

Idiom of the day :- The world owes one a living

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If you ask Buddy why he doesn’t work he’ll tell you it’s because the world owes him a living. People like Buddy — and there are lots and lots of them around ! — think that they should be financed or provided for simply because they exist. Shame on you, Buddy !

Idiom of the day :- Go fly a kite

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This chiefly North American idiom can mean either ‘no’ or ‘go away’. It’s always used informally. ‘When Bert asked Mill to dance she told him to go fly a kite.’ ( No) ‘Please go fly a kite. I haven’t time to discuss sale figures this morning, ‘ the boss said to Bill. ( Go away )

Idiom of the day :- In a fix

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The mechanics at Joe’s Garage are in a fix. ‘Our new robot isn’t responding to our signals,’ Joe said. ‘What’s more, I am in a fix because I promised I’d have it ready today !’ ‘What’s the robot supposed to do ?’ I asked. ‘Its purpose is to explain English idioms,’ Joe said. Suddenly the robot began to speak. ‘If you get me working I will be able to tell everyone that in a fix means to be in trouble !’ the robot said.

Idiom of the day :- Eyes popped out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

My eyes popped out when I saw my electricity bill last month. In that case, I wassurprised — even shocked — at what I saw. It’s much better, though, to have one’s eyes pop out when he or she is nicely surprised. ‘My eyes popped out when I saw Miriam. I hadn’t seen her in years.’

Idiom of the day :- have a big mouth / (To) have a big mouth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be a gossiper. To be a person who can’t keep a secret. ex. “Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word.”