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.
Idiom of the day :- Give someone enough rope and he will hang himself
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If a person who is doing something wrong is allowed to continue his bad ways, it is said he will soon bring about his or her own defeat or destruction. That’s the meaning behind this idiom. ‘I told you not to cheat or tell lies,’ Officer Mutt said. ‘ Don’t you remember hearing me say, give Willy enough rope and he will hang himself ?’
