Idiom of the day :- In a fix
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The mechanics at Joe’s Garage are in a fix. ‘Our new robot isn’t responding to our signals,’ Joe said. ‘What’s more, I am in a fix because I promised I’d have it ready today !’ ‘What’s the robot supposed to do ?’ I asked. ‘Its purpose is to explain English idioms,’ Joe said. Suddenly the robot began to speak. ‘If you get me working I will be able to tell everyone that in a fix means to be in trouble !’ the robot said.
Idiom of the day :- Eyes popped out
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
My eyes popped out when I saw my electricity bill last month. In that case, I wassurprised — even shocked — at what I saw. It’s much better, though, to have one’s eyes pop out when he or she is nicely surprised. ‘My eyes popped out when I saw Miriam. I hadn’t seen her in years.’
Idiom of the day :- have a big mouth / (To) have a big mouth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be a gossiper. To be a person who can’t keep a secret. ex. “Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word.”
Idiom of the day :- Day of reckoning
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This is a time when (1) someone will be made to account for his misdeeds; or (2)a time when his will or judgment will be severely tested. (1) ‘Many children think Christmas is a day of reckoning when Santa evaluates their behavior and rewards them accordingly.’ (2) ‘It’s examination time again,’ Aaron sighed. ‘The day of reckoning is approaching !’
Idiom of the day :- Rain or shine
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No matter what the weather is like. ex. “The game will be played tomorrow, rain or shine.”
Idiom of the day :- Pull Someone’s Leg
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Hey, Al. I was invited to be a judge for the Miss America Beauty Pageant! Oh, really? Come on, you’re pulling my leg! No, honestly. Do you really think that I’m trying to fool you with a ridiculous story? Well, you’ve told me foolish stories before. I can assure you that this one is for real.
Idiom of the day :- Watch one’s language
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago when our ancestors wrote using pictorial characters it was probably easy to watch one’s language. Today, however, watch your language is a command meaning to be careful how one speaks and especially to be careful not to say impolite or naughty things. ‘You boys watch your language or I’ll send you tot he office,’ the teacher warned.
Idiom of the day :- Have a ball
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Before being sent to prison Carl drove big cars and ate in expensive restaurants. No one knew where he got his money but he was certainly having a ball. When the judge sentenced him to prison he said, ‘ I hope you have a ball, Carl. ‘ To have a ball is tohave a wonderful time.
Idiom of the day :- beside oneself / (To be) beside oneself
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be really upset, emotional. ex. “My mom was really beside herself when she found out I had failed my English test.”
Idiom of the day :- Make oneself scarce
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When something is scarce, it is hard to find; there’s not much of it around. When mother wants them to do some chores, there’s not much of Clara and Albert around either. They make themselves scarce. that is, they hide or disappear. ‘Oh ! Here comes mother. Let’s make ourselves scarce,’ Albert whispered.
