Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- In season

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Currently available for selling (often said of fresh fruit and vegetables). ex. “Tomatoes are very cheap now because they’re in season.” 

Idiom of the day :- cash in on something / (To) cash in on something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To profit from something. ex. “The actor wanted to cash in on his popularity by opening a restaurant.” 

Idiom of the day :- In a tight squeeze

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be in a tight squeeze is to be in a difficult situation. ‘I’m in a tight squeeze trying to do two jobs at the same time,’ Lenny complained. Also, someone who is in financial trouble is in a tight squeeze. ‘The reason I’m doing two jobs at the same time is because I’m in a tight squeeze trying to pay my bills,’ Lenny said.

Idiom of the day :- liquor someone up

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To get someone drunk.

Idiom of the day :- Penny wise, dollar foolish

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In the money sense, this describes someone who is cautious about spending small amounts of money but is reckless when spending large amounts. In a non-money sense, this describes someone who is careful in small matters but incautious when tending to larger matters. ‘Paul is penny wise and dollar foolish in both senses of this expression !’

Idiom of the day :- A pat on the back

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To give someone a pat on the back is to praise him for doing well. ‘In his speech, Mr. Black gave his employees a pt on the back for being so loyal to the company.’ ‘After losing the competition. Gary gave his opponent a sportsmanlike pat on the back.

Idiom of the day :- Drive someone up the wall

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To irritate and/or annoy very much.

Idiom of the day :- Eat someone out of house and home

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It’s usually a hungry guest that leads us to make this statement, though a father might use it humorously to complain about the eating habits of his teenagers. It meanssomeone is so expensive to feed that he can’t be afforded. ‘You kids are eating me out of house and home !’ Agatha cried.

Idiom of the day :- Expecting

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Pregnant. ex. “She is expecting.” 

Idiom of the day :- A (The) moving spirit

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The spirit in this idiom is a lively, energetic person who plans an action and then sets it in motion. That’s why he or she is described as a moving spirit. ‘If we want to win the championship, our team will have to find a coach who can be a moving spirit.’ Here’s another example of the idiom: ‘Mr. Becker is the moving spirit behind our company’s expansion plans.’