Idiom of the day :- A leading question

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

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

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 :- Set someone’s teeth on edge

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 )

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.

Idiom of the day :- All Thumbs

Idiom of the day :- All Thumbs

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Hey Bea. Can you help me out ? I don’t seem to be able to button up the back of my dress. Sure. Let’s see if I can do it for you. I guess I’m all thumbs because I’m so nervous. I’m already late for my date. Well, I suppose that being so nervous would make you clumsy and awkward. But don’t worry. I’m sure your date will wait.