Idiom of the day :- Let fly

Idiom of the day :- Let fly

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To let fly can mean (1) to throw something forcefully; or (2) to shout angrily at someone. (1)’Paul leaned back and, aiming a stone at a log in the water, let fly with it. He missed.’ (2)’Irine was so furious that Ivan had let his pet bird free that he let fly at him and didn’t talk to him for a week.’

Idiom of the day :- bone of contention

Idiom of the day :- bone of contention

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

something that two or more people argue about fiercely over a long period of time The property issue long remained a bone of contentionamong the Tay siblings. It even prevented their getting together for a family reunion dinner during the New Year celebrations.

Idiom of the day :- Apple of someone’s eye

Idiom of the day :- Apple of someone’s eye

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone’s favorite person (and sometimes thing). ex. “Sarah was the apple of Tom’s eye for quite a long time. He was very much in love with her.” 

Idiom of the day :- Sweets for the sweet

Idiom of the day :- Sweets for the sweet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If we reworded this expression to read, ‘I am giving something sweet to someone who is very sweet,’ perhaps you would understand why it is used when giving sweets or candy to a person — especially to a child or a young girl — considered sweet and wonderful. ‘The rest of this is for you, Jessie. Sweets for the sweet,’ Jerard said.

Idiom of the day :- corner / (To) corner

Idiom of the day :- corner / (To) corner

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To trap, make sure that there is no way out for someone. ex. “After the police cornered the bank robber, he surrendered.”