Idiom of the day :- Make a splash
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
For several years Gilbert has been studying acting. At last he’s ready to appear in a play and make a splash as an actor. When we make a splash, we do something that attracts attention. ‘Did you see Gilbert in the play last night? He made quite a splash playing Macbeth.’
Idiom of the day :- Flat broke
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Very poor. Having absolutely no money. ex. “I’m flat broke, but I don’t care.”
Idiom of the day :- see the writing on the wall / (To) see the writing on the wall
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To see that something is going to happen.
Idiom of the day :- A walking encyclopedia
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
An encyclopedia is a book or a series of books containing a wide range of information about many subjects. A person who is a walking encyclopedia issomeone who has a wide rage of information about many subjects. ‘By the time I finish college, I suspect I will be a walking encyclopedia, ‘Melissa said as she returned to her studies.
Idiom of the day :- Fun and games
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Playing around. Time spent doing worthless things. ex. “OK, Neil, the fun and games are over. It’s time to get down to work.”
Idiom of the day :- Devil’s Advocate
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the arguement. It can also mean one who presents a counter argument for a position they do believe in, to another debater.
Idiom of the day :- Zero Tolerance
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.
Idiom of the day :- Come into money
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Daydreamers spend their time thinking about coming into money, and gamblers visit racetracks hoping to come into money. To come into money is to receive a large sum of money suddenly. Sometimes it is inherited, sometimes it is won — though a successful artist, writer or musician coming into money might say it’s the result of many years of hard work.
Idiom of the day :- What makes someone tick
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
What motivates someone. ex. “He’s such a mysterious guy. I don’t quite know what makes him tick.”
Idiom of the day :- Straight From the Horse’s Mouth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
How did you find out that Jill was engaged? I got the information from a very reliable source. You mean Jill told you so herself? That’s right. I got it straight from the horse’s mouth!
