Idiom of the day :- Gallows humor
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
It’s not likely that a criminal being walked to a gallows to be hanged would find much to laugh about. That’s why gallows humor refers to jokes that make fun of a very serious matter. ‘How can you children joke when our school’s burning down ? That’s gallows humor,’ the teacher frowned.
Idiom of the day :- A leading question
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A leading question is worded in such a way that the person being asked it is compelled to reply with an answer the questioner wants. ‘Have you stopped beating your dog ?’ is a leading question for the person must respond by either confessing or denying that he or she beats the dog.
Idiom of the day :- Uptight
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Conservative, nervous, nit-picky. “Stop being so uptight, relax a bit!”
Idiom of the day :- Off the air
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No longer on TV (or the radio). ex. “They took that show off the air in November because nobody watched it.”
Idiom of the day :- No laughing matter
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A very serious matter. ex. “Hey, why are you smiling? This is no laughing matter!”
Idiom of the day :- On the house
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Something that is given away free by a merchant. ex. “P1: How much for the apple? P2: Nothing, it’s on the house!”
Idiom of the day :- Get Down to Brass Tacks
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To become serious about something.
Idiom of the day :- About time
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Nearly time, high time. ex. “It’s about time you bought a new car!”
Idiom of the day :- Set someone’s teeth on edge
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Things that cause us to feel irritated, angry or uncomfortable can be describe assetting our teeth on edge. ‘The squeak of the chalk on the blackboard sets my teeth on edge.’ ‘Her high-pitch voice sets my teeth on edge.’
Idiom of the day :- Chips are down ( the )
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A point during an important situation when you are forced to make a decision or take action. A : I heard about a woman who survived a plane crash in the jungle and had to live for three weeks on worms and insects ! I could never do that — I’d rather starve to death. B : I disagree. I think that if the chips were down you’d eat anything. A : Perhaps you’re right. After all I do eat your cooking ! This expression originates from gambling. Bets are sometimes placed in the form of plastic counters called chips. when the chips are down or placed on the table the game is at a critical point because the players have committed heir money.
