Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Pig In A Poke

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A deal that is made without first examining it.

Idiom of the day :- An old master

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Sorry, Paul, you don’t qualify as an old master. It’s possible you and your paintings will last forever but an old master is an artist or a painting dated before the 19th century. ‘If I change my name to Rembrandt or Michelangelo, maybe people would call me an old master and my paintings old masters, ‘ Paul sighed.

Idiom of the day :- redneck / (A) redneck

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Generally refers to someone who has either bigoted or narrow-minded opinions. Often used in the context of people who live in small towns or in the country. ex. “Just because he’s from Kentucky doesn’t mean he’s a redneck.” 

Idiom of the day :- Have an Axe to Grind

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To have a dispute with someone. 

Idiom of the day :- The sticker price

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘This is sensational !’ Felix said as he struggled to remove a price marker from a large vase. ‘I just bought this wonderful vase. The sticker price was $900, but I bought it on sale for $599!’ The sticker price is the original or normal selling price of something, and even large items can be said to have a sticker price. ‘That’s true, I have a cousin who can get me a new car much cheaper than the sticker price, ‘Felix said.

Idiom of the day :- Wag the Dog

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A diversion away from something of greater importance.

Idiom of the day :- Not just a pretty face

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘Personally, I favor that girl in the middle to win,’ John said. ‘Her name’s Miss Leung, and as you can see she’s not just a pretty face.’ A girl characterized like thispossesses hidden skills, talents or intelligence. ‘See, she’s loaded with talent. If I were the judge I’d vote for her. She’s much more than a pretty face !’

Idiom of the day :- Vicious circle

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Sequence of cause and effect with bad results. ex. “He had fallen into a vicious circle of drinking too much and then losing his job and then drinking even more.” 

Idiom of the day :- be a fan of someone/ something / (To) be a fan of someone/ something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To like, idolize, admire someone/ or something. ex. “I’m not a big fan of heavy metal music.”

Idiom of the day :- A Drop in the Bucket

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A very small part of something big or whole.