Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Saved By The Bell

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Saved at the last possible moment.

Idiom of the day :- Good clean fun

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When we do something for fun, we do it for amusement. There are times, though, when people have fun in a way that does not amuse us — such as when they ridicule us or play tricks on us. That’s why to have good clean fun is to have fun or pleasure in a way that doesn’t harm anyone.

Idiom of the day :- Tie oneself in/into knots

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘It was easy getting out of this basket when my master played simple tunes,’ Sidney grumbled, ‘but these complicated new melodies of his tie me into knots !’ Sidney is complaining for to tie oneself in/into knots is to be — or cause someone to be — confused and bewildered.

Idiom of the day :- No picnic

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This outing is turning out to be no picnic, ‘Teddy declared. To say that something – a job or an examination, for example is a picnic is to say it is enjoyeable or easy. If it isunpleasant or difficult, it is described as being no picnic. ‘It was a picnic getting here,’ Angela said, ‘ but trying to eat with all these ants around has been no picnic!’

Idiom of the day :- Double talk

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘I thought I understood you, but now I’m not sure.’ Patrick complained. ‘You’re speaking double talk!’ Double-talk is written or spoken langauge that seems clear and meaningful but, on close examination, proves to be ambiguous and nonsense. Sometimes, but not always, this is done in a deliberate attempt to confuse or mislead people.

Idiom of the day :- Bete noire

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something or someone one hates / detests A : Gardening never stops; every day something has to be done — weeding, pruning, digging, planting … B : Yes, I can see you work really hard; the garden looks beautiful. A : Actually gardening is my bete noire so I never do any. I pay my gardener, Mr. Rake, to do it all for me ! This expression literally means black beast in French. The plural form in English is bete noires.

Idiom of the day :- Practice Makes Perfect

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

By constantly practicing, you will become better.

Idiom of the day :- Very well

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

OK. Agreed. 

Idiom of the day :- get rid of (something/someone) / (To) get rid of (something/someone)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To eliminate. To throw away. To hide. ex. “This detergent gets rid of dirt better than any other one that I’ve used.”; “Get rid of the cigarette, your mother’s coming!” 

Idiom of the day :- Water Under The Bridge

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Anything from the past that isn’t significant or important anymore.