Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- get one’s fill of something / (To) get one’s fill of something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To have enough of something. To have a lot of something. ex. “She’s had her fill of his lying ways.” 

Idiom of the day :- Filthy rich

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It’s not often that you’ll see Paddy gambling — probably because he’s too poor to waste his money. Recently, though, he placed a small bet and now it’s rumored that Paddy’s filthy rich. To be filthy rich is to be very, very rich. ‘I can get used to being filthy rich very easily,’ Paddy smiled.

Idiom of the day :- Money to burn

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Simon has inherited a fortune from his uncle. Since then, he has been spending freely as he had money to burn. This is a sarcastic way of saying Simon is so rich he could burn some of his money and never miss it.

Idiom of the day :- You can say that again

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

That is true (stress on “that”). ex. “P1: It sure is hot today! P2: You can say that again!” 

Idiom of the day :- Sixth Sense

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A paranormal sense that allows you to communicate with the dead.

Idiom of the day :- Cool customer

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

this idiom has nothing to do with a customer — and it has nothing to do with a customer lacking warmth. That’s because a cool customer is someone who is calm, completely in control of himself, and shows little emotion. Being relaxed under pressure is this person’s distinctive quality. ‘With no display of fear, Harry traveled all the way to the North Pole alone. He sure is a cool customer.’

Idiom of the day :- wild goose chase / (A) wild goose chase

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A futile/hopeless pursuit. ex. “We thought he had given us a good lead, but it ended up being a wild goose chase.” 

Idiom of the day :- In stitches

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Desmond is very ticklish. He laughs whenever he’s touched. That, I suppose, explains why he’s presently in stitches. When a person is in stitches he laughs and laughs. ‘Oh, Doctor Wong, you’ve got me in stitches,’ Desmond laughed. ‘You’ll have the entire hospital in stitches if you don’t be quiet,’ Doctor Wong replied.

Idiom of the day :- Hit The Hay

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Go to bed or go to sleep. 

Idiom of the day :- make a bundle / (To) make a bundle

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To make a lot of money (one time). ex. “I made a bundle when I sold my Microsoft stock last month.”