Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- In Your Face

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

An aggressive and bold confrontation.

Idiom of the day :- Rogue’s gallery

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Officer Snupp has been a policeman for many years and in that time he has met a lot of dishonest citizens. That’s the reason he ahs such an extensive rogue’s gallery in his office. A rogue is a wicked person and a rogue’s gallery is a police file of photographs of dangerous or undesirable people.

Idiom of the day :- From Rags To Riches

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To go from being very poor to being very wealthy.

Idiom of the day :- Not for love or money

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When Max asked Ayala to marry him she said not for love or money. Mike promised to give her riches if she would marry him. Again Ayala said not for love or money. From this it should not be difficult to guess that this is a strong and emphatic way of saying ‘No’.

Idiom of the day :- Up to one’s neck in something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Very much involved in something; to have a lot of something. ex. “Please don’t give me any more socks as presents. I’m up to my neck in socks.” 

Idiom of the day :- A price on someone’s head

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When a person has a price on his head it’s because he is wanted by someone — and the reason he’s wanted is because he is considered a criminal. In this expression, ‘price’ means a reward. ‘The police are looking for a guy with a patch over one eye. They’ve placed a large price on his head.

Idiom of the day :- Smart money

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘When we talk of smart money we are not really speaking of money but ofprofessional investors and the places where they invest their money,’ Professor Bridge said. Here is an example of what he means : ‘Much of today’ssmart money is being invested in antiques and old paintings. Smart money seems to be avoiding the bond market.’

Idiom of the day :- Toe the line

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Obey orders/accept the policy or ideas of a group A : My friends are going on a protest march in Trafalgar Square. They say it’s very important and they expect me to come too. The problem is, I don’t really want to. B : Don’t worry. You don’t have to toe the line. Just tell your friends you’re going to do something else. What’s the march about anyway ? A : Human rights ! This expression comes from the House Of Commons, in the British Parliament, where two red lines are painted on the floor separating the members of the government from the opposition. A Member of Parliament who speaks is allowed to stand on the line but not to cross it. Originally the lines were set two sword lengths apart at a time when the MPs were allowed to take weapons into the room. If two MPs from opposing sides drew their swords they wouldn’t be able to touch each other without crossing the line and breaking the rules of the House.

Idiom of the day :- fall into place / (To) fall into place

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To become organized; to fit together. ex. “Once I started meditating, everything in my life began to fall into place.” 

Idiom of the day :- follow one’s heart / (To) follow one’s heart

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To act according to your feelings/ emotions. ex. “I couldn’t decide what to do, so I just followed my heart.”