Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- (as) black as one is painted

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In this idiom, black doesn’t refer to a color. Instead, it refers to someone’s evil or wicked qualities. And the word painted here means ‘describe’. Therefore, someone who is ( as ) black as he/she is painted is truly as sinister as he or she is portrayed. ‘I’m painting a picture of someone who is said to be a very naughty person,’ Robert said, ‘but to me he seems rather nice. Surely he can’t be as black as he is painted !’

Idiom of the day :- sit (something) out; sit this one out / (To) sit (something) out; (to) sit this one out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To not participate. ex. “P1: Are you going to play with us? P2: No, thanks, I think I’ll sit this one out.” 

Idiom of the day :- Absence makes the heart grow fonder

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Proverb that means that our feeling for those we love increases when we are apart from them. 

Idiom of the day :- see eye to eye on something / (To) see eye to eye on something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To have a similar opinion on something. ex. “Despite their public differences, the two candidates actually see eye to eye on most issues.” 

Idiom of the day :- call (someone’s) bluff / (To) call (someone’s) bluff

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To demand proof that someone is not lying. ex. “He said he was the best runner in town, so I called his bluff and challenged him to a race.” 

Idiom of the day :- Get some shut-eye

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘I have an important meeting tomorrow so I’m going to bed to get some shut-eye, ‘ Luke said. Once in bed, he tossed and turned. ‘I wish I could catch some shut-eye,’ he said. ‘Even a little shut-eye would be better than none !’ What Luke is saying is that he’d like to get some sleep.

Idiom of the day :- A bag of wind

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘I wonder why people say Howard is such an interesting man,’ Lily yawned. ‘To me he is nothing more than a big bag of wind.’ Lily is either very unkind or she is awfully honest because a bag of wind is someone who talks a lot. ‘Especially if he boasts and tells exaggerated stories that are hard to believe,’ Lily added.

Idiom of the day :- Status symbol

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Some people believe that possessing certain material objects are signs of prestige or success or wealth. Things that fall into this category — like expensive watches or fancy cars — are called status symbols. ‘A new car might be a status symbol to a bank manager, while a pair of designer jeans may be a status symbol to his secretary,’ Philip explained.

Idiom of the day :- Pot-luck dinner

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A pot-luck dinner is an informal dinner where each of the guests brings a pot of food to share with others. Because nobody knows what anyone is bringing, the guests hope they’ll be lucky and the food will be interesting. ‘Good heavens ! Look what Egbert’s bringing to our pot-luck dinner !’

Idiom of the day :- Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To openly and freely express your emotions.