Idiom of the day :- Paint a gloomy picture

Idiom of the day :- Paint a gloomy picture

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Robert is depressed. That may be why he is painting a gloomy picture. To paint a gloomy picture is to describe something — an event, a situation, the future, etc. — in a cheerless, gloomy or unpromising way. ‘I’m sad because the weatherman has painted a gloomy picture for the weekend,’ Robert sighed. ‘he said it’s going to rain.’

Idiom of the day :- A lame duck

Idiom of the day :- A lame duck

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A person described as being a lame duck is helpless. If he is in a position of authority, he lacks power. ‘ Shirley is such a lame duck. She can’t do anything without ebing supervised. ‘ ( Helpless ). ‘Harry’s term of office ends next year. meanwhile, he’s a lame duck president and none of his plans stands a chance of ebing acted up. ‘ ( Powerless )

Idiom of the day :- Steal the show

Idiom of the day :- Steal the show

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A person stealing the show takes attention away from an important actor ( in a play ) or gets more notice than a prominent personality ( at an event such as a party, meeting, etc )  ‘Lucy gave a wonderful performance but an unknown comedian stole the show with his funny jokes.’

Idiom of the day :- Give a helping hand

Idiom of the day :- Give a helping hand

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Penny is such a nice little girl, always ready to give a helping hand. At the museum, for instance, a lady asked if she’d please lend her a helping hand. To give or lend a helping hand is to give someone help or assistance. ‘I wasn’t busy so I gave the lady a helping hand,’ Penny said.