Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- In Like Flynn

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be easily successful, especially when sexual or romantic.

Idiom of the day :- Off the hook

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

No longer having to do something, no longer blamed or under suspicion. ex. “Ok, you’re off the hook. Your brother says he’ll clean the bathroom.”  No longer have to deal with a tough situation

Idiom of the day :- go over something with a fine toothed comb / (To) go over something with a fine toothed comb

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To go over something very carefully, esp. checking for errors. ex. “Here’s the report. Make sure to go over it with a fine toothed comb.” 

Idiom of the day :- Namby-pamby

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Weak sentimental A : My boyfriend says that he wants me to give up smoking. He says that I must choose between him and cigarettes. Do you think he’d be happy if I just smoked less ? B : No, I don’t think so. You need to be brave and make a clear decision. It’s no good being namby-pamby. A : Yes you’re right. I’ll tell my boyfriend that I can’t see him anymore ! Ambrose Phillips was an 18th century writer and politician who liked to write poetry. Unfortunately he was not very good ! Another writer, called Henry Carey, gave Ambrose the nickname Namby-Pamby after he wrote a very sentimental poem for Lord Carteret’s children. Over the years the nickname has become part of the English language and can be sued to describe a person or action which is feeble.

Idiom of the day :- Money talks

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Having money helps one get things done. 

Idiom of the day :- Chow Down

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To eat.

Idiom of the day :- Spitting Image

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The exact likeness or kind.

Idiom of the day :- A Picture Paints a Thousand Words

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.

Idiom of the day :- Actions speak louder than words

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Proverb meaning that’s it’s better to do something about a problem than to talk about it.  It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it.

Idiom of the day :- Variety is the spice of life

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Proverb meaning life is made more interesting by doing new or different things. The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be.