Idiom of the day :- Fools’ Gold
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Iron pyrites, a worthless rock that resembles real gold.
Idiom of the day :- Put someone in their place
Idiom of the day :- Put someone in their place
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
George made the mistake of criticizing his boss. His boss responded by putting him in his place. When we put someone in their place we punish them, often by telling them in an angry way that their thoughts or opinions are of little importance. ‘Having been put in his place, I doubt that George will ever criticize the boss again.’
Idiom of the day :- Draw the longbow
Idiom of the day :- Draw the longbow
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I have played my violin in Paris in front of thousands of people,’ Buddy smiled. Personally, I think Buddy is drawing the longbow. To draw the longbow means tomake an exaggerated remark or to tell an elaborate story in order to impress someone. A longbow is a large bow used to shoot arrows great distances. This is a British expression.
Idiom of the day :- pass the time / (To) pass the time
Idiom of the day :- pass the time / (To) pass the time
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To do something to keep busy. ex. “What do you do to pass the time around here?”
Idiom of the day :- Hands down
Idiom of the day :- Hands down
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Easily; by far. ex. “She is hands down the most beautiful girl in class.”
Idiom of the day :- A clean bill of health
Idiom of the day :- A clean bill of health
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago ships leaving a port had to have a certificate ( called a bill of health ) stating that they were free of infectious disease. Today a clean bill of health is a way of saying a person or thing is healthy or satisfactory. ‘The doctor gave Mr. Lee a clean bill of health and is sending him home today,’ Nurse Rose smiled.
Idiom of the day :- Dog Days of Summer
Idiom of the day :- Dog Days of Summer
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The hottest days of the summer season.
Idiom of the day :- keep someone up / (To) keep someone up
Idiom of the day :- keep someone up / (To) keep someone up
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To not allow someone to sleep. ex. “The neighbors’ party kept me up all night.”
Idiom of the day :- Bear fruit
Idiom of the day :- Bear fruit
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When trees or vines bear fruit they produce fruit. Idiomatically, bear fruit means toproduce a desired effect or to achieve a successful result. ‘I’ve studied hard. I hope my efforts will bear fruit,’ Josh said. ‘Ha,’ Robert laughed. ‘ MY work bore fruit this morning when I sold a painting.
Idiom of the day :- Faux pas
Idiom of the day :- Faux pas
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Embarrassing social mistake A : I had a drink with our new neighbor, Mrs. Zambuni. We talked about all sorts of things, even politics. I said that all politicians were liars and should be put in prison ! B : Oh dear you’ve made a huge faux pas. Her father has been a Member of Parliament for twenty-five years ! Meaning false step, this French expression only describes mistakes which are made in a social situation, for example, at a meeting or party.