Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- peeping Tom / (A) peeping Tom

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone who looks through people’s windows. ex. “Larry was a peeping tom. The neighbors caught him looking into Sarah’s window one night.” 

Idiom of the day :- All In The Same Boat

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When everyone is facing the same challenges.

Idiom of the day :- In a flutter

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Whenever Gordon is with Isabella he finds himself in a flutter. As for Isabella, she gets in a flutter being near Gordon. It may be that Gordon and Isabella are in love for to bein a flutter is to be in a state of nervous excitement.

Idiom of the day :- feel out of place / (To) feel out of place

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To feel like you don’t belong. ex. “We went to Mary’s party last night. There were many strange people there and I felt a little out of place, so we left.” 

Idiom of the day :- set one’s sights on something / (To) set one’s sights on something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To select something as one’s goal. ex. “We would like to buy out one of our competitors. We’ve got our sights set on Sony.” 

Idiom of the day :- The lion’s share

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

After a hunt, lions always take the largest amount of food for themselves — and few animals dare dispute their right to it. That’s why we have the lion’s share, which means the largest part or the greatest amount. ‘I’m certain I’ve read somewhere that I’m entitled to the lion’s share,’ Cecil complained.

Idiom of the day :- The Whole Nine Yards

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Everything. All of it.

Idiom of the day :- drop the ball / (To) drop the ball

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To make a mistake. (WARNING: This idiom is overused in the business world). ex. “So it was John’s fault? Yes, John really dropped the ball on this one.” 

Idiom of the day :- give someone the benefit of the doubt / (To) give someone the benefit of the doubt

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To believe in someone despite information that makes them seem guilty of something. ex. “Hey, don’t believe the rumors. Give him the benefit of the doubt.” 

Idiom of the day :- Preachy (adj)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

An adjective that describes someone (or something) that tries to preach how one should live, etc. ex. “A preachy movie”