Idiom of the day :- All’s fair in love and war
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In love and war the rules of proper social behavior aren’t always obeyed. From that, there are times when people justify their selfish behavior by saying all’s fair in love and war. ‘It’s hard to believe there are people who think all’s fair in love and war so it’s OK to cheat in an examination.’ Ted said.
Idiom of the day :- Money does not grow on trees
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
William asked his boss for a raise. ‘I need more money because the cost of everything is going up,’ he said. The boss looked at William and sighed. ‘Let me be frank with you, William: Money doesn’t not grow on trees.’ William signed and departed empty-handed because he knew that this expression means that money is not so plentiful that one can pick it off the trees like leaves.
Idiom of the day :- In clover
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Clover is a type of grass with sweet flowers enjoyed by both cattle and bees. When people are in ( the ) clover, they are living happily and comfortably for they are prosperous and successful. ‘ Mr. Jardine is in clover now that he has sold his business and retired to the country.’
Idiom of the day :- Go Down Like A Lead Balloon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be received badly by an audience.
Idiom of the day :- Donkey’s years
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Donkeys have very long ears. The reason we have this funny expression ( it is assumed ) is because the word ‘years’ rhymes with ‘ears’. It means a long, long time. ‘I wonder how my old friend and stablemate Oliver is ?’ Alfonso wondered. ‘He hasn’t visited me in donkey’s years.’
Idiom of the day :- Hang on
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To wait (for a short time); to hold on. ex. “Hang on. Let me just finish this email and I’ll be right with you.”
Idiom of the day :- White elephant
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Something which is expensive but useless / something which is costly to keep and has no apparent benefit A : I don’t like my brother so when my uncle died and left him his MG sports car in his will, I was really pleased. B : That’s funny ! Weren’t you jealous ? A : No, not at all. You see the car is a complete white elephant; it uses an enormous amount of petrol and breaks down all the time. It’s costing my brother a fortune. This expression comes from Thailand where a long time ago there was a custom which the king would follow. every time a white elephant was born in the country, the king would claim the rare animal immediately and keep it for himself. However if someone made the king angry or displeased him he would give the white elephant to that person. the reason was that the elephant was very expensive to look after and so would very quickly ruin the person who had annoyed the king.
Idiom of the day :- Hold Your Horses
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Be patient.
Idiom of the day :- A lone wolf
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Most people enjoy companionship and like doing things in groups. There are some people, however, who are very private and prefer being alone. A person like that is often called a lone wolf. ‘No wonder Wally is a lone wolf.’ Martin said. ‘Listen to the way he sings to the moon !’
Idiom of the day :- Under the weather
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Sick. Ill. ex. “I’m feeling a bit under the weather today.” Feeling ill or sick.
