Idiom of the day :- Paint with a wide brush
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A person doesn’t have to be an artist to paint with a wide brush. That’s because this means to think, speak, plan or act in a big way. Instead of restricting oneself to individual items, the person painting with a wide brush looks at a variety of issues. Robert agrees with that. ‘When planning your career, it’s a good idea to think big and paint with a wide brush,’ he said.
Idiom of the day :- Grasp the nettle
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Deal with a problem quickly and directly even though it may require some courage A : I borrowed Harry’s best suit for a job interview. Unfortunately, afterwards I spilt black ink on it and now it’s ruined. B : My advice is to grasp the nettle and tell Harry what’s happened. The longer you don’t tell him about it the more angry he’ll be when he finds out. A : Yes, You’re right — I must do it. But how do I tell him about the interview ? It was for his job ! A nettle is a plant which grows wild and can sting if touched. The only way to avoid being hurt is to take hold of it quickly and grasp it firmly. Obviously this takes some courage !
Idiom of the day :- Paint the town red
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Perhaps someday we will know why, when people go out to have a happy time spending a lot of money, they paint the town red. Until then, all we know about this idiom is that it has been around since the 1800s. ‘I got my promotion ! Let’s go out and paint the town red !’
Idiom of the day :- An Arm And A Leg
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Very expensive. A large amount of money.
Idiom of the day :- Fly-by-night
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Fly-by-night businesses, people or organizations have no established reputations in a community. They begin business only to make a quick profit, often by dishonest means. Having made their money, they often disappear without a trace. ‘The fly-by-night agency that sold me my air ticket promised me a first-class seat to Athens.’
Idiom of the day :- long shot / (A) long shot
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Something that has a slim (small) chance of happening. ex. “They might win, but it’s a long-shot.”
Idiom of the day :- Pack one’s bags
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘This place is beginning to bother me,’ Albert mumbled. ‘I’d like to pack my bags and say goodbye.’ In anticipation of making an escape, he practiced putting his valuables into a bag. ‘To pack one’s bags is to leave a place in anger or annoyance or after a disagreement,’ the guard whispered. ‘And Albert isn’t going anywhere !’
Idiom of the day :- Stick Out One’s Neck
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
How come they’re asking me to act as their guide through the jungle? Evidently they think you’re the only one who can lead them to the lost temple. That jungle has danger lurking around every corner. Why should I stick my neck out for them? They didn’t pay me for my services. They know that you would be taking a great risk and could possibly get hurt, but you’re the only one with enough knowledge to take them to their destination. I’m sure you’ll be amply rewarded.
Idiom of the day :- rip-off or rip-off / (A) rip-off or (To) rip-off
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A rip-off is something that costs more than it should. ex. “The popcorn prices at the movie theater are a rip-off.”; To rip someone off means to steal from someone, or to cheat someone. ex. “The mechanic ripped me off.”
Idiom of the day :- A tongue twister
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you can say ‘Certain savory soaring insects sailing skyward at the seaside certainly cause Cecil confusion’ without making a mistake, you have just done something Cecil can’t do. That is, you have said a tongue twister. A tongue twister is a sentence, phrase or word that is difficult to say without making an error.
