Idiom of the day :- As free as air
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Last year Manfred retired. ‘My time is my own now,’ he smiled. ‘I’m as free as air.’ To be as free as air is to be unrestrained and to have no obligations. I imagine we have this expression because, as no one owns the air, it costs us nothing to use it.
Idiom of the day :- Give someone the message
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Jerome has had a nice warm feeling for Ruth for a long, long time. Being modest, he didn’t know how to give her the message. Finally, on Valentine’s Day he gathered up all his courage and gave her the word. When we give someone the message or the word we convey a piece of information to him or her. Ruth gave Jerome the message by giving him a think you kiss !
Idiom of the day :- keep one’s word / (To) keep one’s word
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To uphold one’s promise. ex. “He’s a very honorable person who always keeps his word.”
Idiom of the day :- make a pass (at someone) / (To) make a pass (at someone)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To make romantic advances; to hit on (someone). ex. “Karl was fired because he made a pass at his co-worker Fiona.”
Idiom of the day :- Joshing Me
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Tricking me.
Idiom of the day :- Fight like cat(s) and dog(s)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Since the beginning of time, cats and dogs have been natural enemies, and when they meet they usually get involved in fierce fights. From that, when people argue or fight bitterly they are said to fight like cats and dogs or fight like cat and dog. ‘If we invite the Smiths to our party, we can’t invite the Waltons. I don’t know why, but they fight like cats and dogs.
Idiom of the day :- In bad taste
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Rude. Vulgar. Obscene. ex. “John’s jokes are always in bad taste.”
Idiom of the day :- Fair-weather friend
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A person who is only your friend when things are going well for you.
Idiom of the day :- Sick and tired of
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘Morgan, Morgan, you’re always moaning,’ the boss complained. ‘I’m getting sick and tired of you and your complaints.’ Morgan moaned even louder. ‘It’s this job. I’m sick and tired of it. If I wasn’t so valuable to you I’d quit !’ To be sick and tired ofsomeone/something is to be unhappy, weary, irritated … or disgusted.
Idiom of the day :- make no bones about
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Act or speak frankly about something, without hesitation or evasion They openly voiced their dissatisfaction with the service,making no bones about it at all.
