Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Off On The Wrong Foot

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.

Idiom of the day :- Long in the Tooth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Old people (or horses).

Idiom of the day :- Take it or leave it

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To accept it the way it is or to forget it. ex. “That’s my final offer. Take it or leave it.” 

Idiom of the day :- In black and white

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In this idiom, black refers to words and white refers to the paper that they are written on. Very simply, then, when something is in black and white it is written or printed on paper. ‘Inever sign a contract without first looking carefuly at the conditions in black and white.’ Leon said.

Idiom of the day :- (Like) water off a duck’s back

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Ducks aren’t bothered by water because the oil in their feathers keeps moisture from reaching their bodies. Any water that gets on them runs right off. That has given us this expression, which we use to say that we are not annoyed by something. ‘School doesn’t bother Mary. To her, doing homework is like water off a duck’s back.’ Someone criticized Teddy, but he isn’t bothered. ‘ What do I care ? It’s water of a duck’s back to me,’ he said.

Idiom of the day :- come away empty handed / (To) come away empty handed

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To return without anything. To expect to receive something but to end up receiving nothing. ex. “The union workers came away empty handed from the negotiations.” 

Idiom of the day :- have one’s hands full / (To) have one’s hands full

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be busy, occupied with some kind of activity, work, etc. ex. “I have my hands full with my three children.” 

Idiom of the day :- Bend Over Backwards

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When Joan first started teaching she was afraid that she would have a lot of trouble getting used to the kids and to the faculty. Her fears turned out to be unfounded, since everybody bent over backwards to help her. Everyone tried very hard to help her feel comfortable and adjust to the school.

Idiom of the day :- To Make A Long Story Short

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn’t shortened.

Idiom of the day :- act one’s age / (To) act one’s age

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To behave in a more mature way. Frequently said to a child or teen. ex. “Bill, stop throwing rocks! Act your age!”