Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- up to (doing something) / (To be/feel) up to (doing something)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Capable of, fit for. ex. “Do you feel up to playing a game of tennis?” 

Idiom of the day :- Fill the bill

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If something fills the bill it is just what one wants. It is exactly what is required or needed. ‘Isn’t it wonderful to have such mild weather ? It certainly fills the bill for our picnic, doesn’t it ?’ ‘I was really hungry so this little snack sure fills the bill,’ Albo said.

Idiom of the day :- Copycat (noun or adjective)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone who imitates/mimics another person *not really used in a positive sense*. 

Idiom of the day :- If the cap fits, wear it

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If something unpleasant is said about someone, something that could just as easily apply to you, you should take notice of it. If necessary, you should accept is as constructive criticism. That’s what we mean when we say if the cap fits, wear it. ‘I didn’t say you look funny, but if the cap fits, wear it !’

Idiom of the day :- Free and easy

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Casual. Not very serious. ex. “Sarah was looking for a free and easy relationship.” 

Idiom of the day :- One’s nearest and dearest

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘I’m not as rich as Rocketfeller or as strong as Rambo, and no one has ever asked me to star in a film,’ Herbert said humbly, ‘yet my nearest and dearest tell me I’m the world’s most wonderful husband and father,’ he grinned. Herbert should be very proud for one’s nearest and dearest is one’s family.

Idiom of the day :- Scapegoat

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone else who takes the blame.

Idiom of the day :- get cold feet / (To) get cold feet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To become timid or frightened. ex. “I usually get cold feet when I have to speak in public.” 

Idiom of the day :- Over the Top

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Very excessive.

Idiom of the day :- Duty calls

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

I’d like to spend more time talking to you but duty calls, you know, and I have to hurry off to do my shopping,’ Helen said. Duty calls is another way of saying one must attend to one’s obligations. ‘Hey ! Duty calls ! Stop nodding off at your desks and get to work !’ the boss shouted.