Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- A little bird told me

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When someone says “a little bird told me”, it means they don’t want you to know who told them. 

Idiom of the day :- Have a change of heart

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Matthew was about to give Angela a big box of chocolates when he saw a poor beggar. ‘Sorry, Angela,’ he said, ‘but I’ve had a change of heart. That man looks like he needs chocolates more than you do.’ To have a change of heart is to change one’s aim, opinion or behavior about something.

Idiom of the day :- Turn turtle

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A turtle’s natural position, of course, is to be rightside up. The one thing they fear — especially on land — is to be turned upside down. that, I would imagine, is why toturn turtle describes something that has rolled or turned upside down. ‘Jim’s new boat turned turtle in last night’s storm.’

Idiom of the day :- Put a sock in it

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To tell noisy person or a group to be quiet.

Idiom of the day :- A pretty kettle of fish

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This expression refers to a mess, an awkward state of affairs, or a situation that is confused or unpleasant. It’s also said as a messy kettle of fish. ‘Good Heavens, I left home and forgot to put the cat out ! The house will be a pretty kettle of fish by the time I get back !’

Idiom of the day :- Tourist trap

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A shop, a restaurant, a bar, or any place that uses tourists greedily to profit from them is called a tourist trap. ‘Wilcox returned from Miami saying it was a terrible tourist trap.’ ‘Kitty and Floyd visited a tourist trap in Paris where they were charged $250 for just two drinks !’

Idiom of the day :- Sign of the times

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Don’t look for signs to direct you to a sign of the times for this type of ‘sign’ isn’t a sign but a characteristic of the times in which we live. ‘I used to be able to swim and fish here,’ Kevin sighed. ‘I can’t now, though. The water’s polluted and there aren’t any more fish. It’s a sign of the times.

Idiom of the day :- set foot somewhere / (To) set foot somewhere

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To go or enter somewhere. ex. “If I were you, I wouldn’t set foot in that town.” 

Idiom of the day :- First thing

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Before anything else. ex. “Call me first thing tomorrow morning.” 

Idiom of the day :- No wonder

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It’s not surprising. ex. “He only slept for two hours last night? No wonder he’s so tired.”