Idiom of the day :- A bed of roses
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Mimi is absolutely convinced that life is a bed of roses. ‘The only time it’s not a bed of roses is when I’m called upon to chase mice,’ Mimi yawned. A bed of rosesdescribes a situation that is agreeable and gives peace, comfort and pleasure.
Idiom of the day :- Cast Iron Stomach
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.
Idiom of the day :- work one’s fingers to the bone
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
to work extremely, especially for a long time After years of working her fingers to the bone to give her children a a good future, she managed to achieve her goal.
Idiom of the day :- Walk a tightrope
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This idiom originated with acrobats who perform dangerous acts on tightropes. When someone walks a tightrope he’s in an awkward or hazardous situation where he cannot afford to make mistake. ‘I walk a tightrope trying to please my boss, keep the audience happy, and not make any errors,’ Eric sighed.
Idiom of the day :- take the rap (for something) / (To) take the rap (for something)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To accept responsibility, admit that one is guilty of something. ex. “I thought that Bill was responsible for the mix-up, but his friend Tom took the rap.”
Idiom of the day :- take something lying down / (To) take something lying down
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To endure something unpleasant without fighting back. ex. “I’m not going to take this type of treatment lying down!”
Idiom of the day :- On the wagon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Not drinking alcohol. ex. “P2: Hey let’s go out for a couple of beers tonight. P2: I can’t, I’m on the wagon.”
Idiom of the day :- Flagship
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Something which represents the best that can be offered A : The ‘beard tax’ was the flagship of the last government. They said it was an important contribution to society. I agree with them. B : But nobody likes new taxes and a tax on men’s beards seems very unfair. Why do you agree with them ? A : Because it was so unpopular they lost the next election ! A flagship is the most important ship in a fleet. The expression can now be used to describe the most important or prestigous item of a series or group. For example, a radio program, department store or publication can be a flagship.
Idiom of the day :- On Pins And Needles
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.
Idiom of the day :- bite the hand that feeds you / (To) bite the hand that feeds you
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To do harm to someone who helps you.
