Idiom of the day :- Excuse my French
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Please forgive me for cussing.
Idiom of the day :- Excuse my French
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Please forgive me for cussing.
Idiom of the day :- For the Birds
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
They went to a poetry reading, but they got bored and restless. As far as they were concerned, it was for the birds! They left during an intermission because they found the reading totally uninteresting and meaningless
Idiom of the day :- At each other’s throats
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Fighting or arguing hard. ex. “They were at each other’s throats. The arguments never stopped.”
Idiom of the day :- Keep one’s hair on
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
I’d panic if I lost my coat. Not Bob though. He’s determined to keep his hair on. That is, he’s going to stay relaxed and not get angry. ‘I’m going to remain calm and keep my hair on,’ Bob said. ‘It’s pointless to get upset over the loss of a fur coat, don’t you agree ?’
Idiom of the day :- Live in a vacuum
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Timothy and Tina have moved to a new home. ‘It’s so far from our family and friends that we feel isolated!’ Tina said sadly. ‘We are so remote from everything that someone even accused me of living in a vacuum!’ Timothy added. When people are said to live in a vacuum they are unaffected, unaware or don’t care about what goes on in the world around them.
Idiom of the day :- True to one’s word
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Keeping one’s promise. ex. “I wasn’t sure he would pay me, but he turned out to be true to his word.”
Idiom of the day :- In broad daylight
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Publicly visible in the daytime. ex. “This city is very dangerous. You can get robbed in broad daylight.”
Idiom of the day :- Never take no for an answer
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Mandy is a very, very determined girl. When she wants something she usually gets it for she will not take no for an answer. People like Mandy refuse to pay attention when a person says ‘No !’ ‘Hurry along, Harry. You know I never take no fro an answer,’ Mandy smiled.
Idiom of the day :- Neck of the woods
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
*somewhat antiquated* Area. Part of a country. ex. “What’s happening in your neck of the woods?”
Idiom of the day :- Liquid assets
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A liquid is something that, like water, flows freely and easily. Assets are all of someone’s belongings, including property. Those belongings that can be easily converted into cash are called liquid assets. ‘ Herbert asked for a loan and the bank manager told him to bring in proof of all his liquid assets.’