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.”
Idiom of the day :- promise someone the moon / (To) promise someone the moon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To promise someone lots of extravagant things (unrealistically). ex. “He promised her the moon, but couldn’t deliver on any of his promises.”
Idiom of the day :- Send somebody packing
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Several weeks ago an old friend came to visit Wilson. Apparently he enjoyed his visit for he settled in and stayed and stayed. ‘Good heavens,’ Wilson exclaimed in despair. ‘I’ve got to think of a way to send him packing.’ To send somebody packing is todismiss or send a person away firmly and quickly.
