Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Skeleton(s) in the closet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A shocking/ disturbing secret. 

Idiom of the day :- It’s later than you think

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

David rarely looks at the clock. That probably explains why he spends all his time working. But beware, David, it may be later than you think ! That is , time moves by quickly so if you have something to do or you want to enjoy yourself you should seize the opportunity. You may have less time than you realize !

Idiom of the day :- keep an eye on (someone/something) / (To) keep an eye on (someone/something)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To watch/pay attention to (someone/something). ex. “I have to go to the store. Can you please keep an eye on the baby for 10 minutes?” 

Idiom of the day :- In the long run

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Over a long period of time; ultimately. ex. “He smokes a lot now, and I’m afraid that in the long run it will cost him his health.” 

Idiom of the day :- Hurly-burly

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Intense, noisy activity A : My grandmother goes to Morello Market everyday. She’s there when it opens and doesn’t leave until it closes. B : Yes I’ve heard that it’s a very good market. It’s very busy with lots of stalls selling everything from food to antiques. does your grandmother go early so that she can buy the best things ? A : No she doesn’t buy anything. she only goes because she enjoys the hurly-burly ! This expression is based on the word hurling ( now meaning throwing with force ) which once described the sound of thunder and strong wind. It was originally rhymed with the nonsense word burling in the phrase hurling and burling before it developed to its present from.

Idiom of the day :- Food for thought

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something to think about. 

Idiom of the day :- vanish into thin air / (To) vanish into thin air

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To disappear without leaving a trace. ex. “Whatever happened to that actor? He seemed to have vanished into thin air.” 

Idiom of the day :- Say cheese

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If you look into a mirror and say the word ‘cheese’, you will notice that you appear to be smiling. For that reason, photographers often ask you to say cheese when they are about to take your picture. ‘If you don’t mind, would you look into the lens of my camera and say cheese?’ Timothy asked. ‘And though you may look at my cheese and admire it, you may not have it. Just gaze at it, say cheese, and then I will return to eating it.’

Idiom of the day :- Look a picture

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

While to look a picture indicates that something or someone looks very pretty or attractive, it is often used humorously or sarcastically. ‘Don’t you look a picture !’ Billy’s mother cried. ‘You’ve got chocolate ice cream all over your face !’ ( Humorously/sarcastically.) ‘Isn’t she lovely ‘ Mariah looks a picture today.’ ( Attractive/pretty. )

Idiom of the day :- A Dime A Dozen

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Anything that is common and easy to get.