Idiom of the day :- Deliver the goods
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The goods referred to in this idiom mean an expected — or hoped for — result. ‘Deliver’ means to come forth with. ‘Now that I’ve had my car repaired it’s running fine and delivering the goods.’ ( Hoped-for results ) ‘I knew Sam would deliver the goods once he understood his job. That’s why I promoted him.’ the boss said. (Expected results )
Idiom of the day :- Scream blue murder
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The way Johnny complains when he’s about to be bathed might make the neighbors think he’s being murdered. That’s not true. He’s complaining by making a lot of noise, and that’s what this expression means. ‘What am I to do ? Just the sight of water and Johnny begins to scream blue murder,’ his mother sighed.
Idiom of the day :- On the Line
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Lately Tom’s been more conscientious about the accuracy and quality of his work with the company. He was warned that his job was on the line because of his lack of concern for his duties. When Tom was alerted that he was in danger of losing his job, he began to take his obligations with the company more seriously.
Idiom of the day :- Read oneself to sleep
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Mrs. Maple is reading herself to sleep. She’s doing what many people do to relax their minds and put themselves in a calm state before turning out the lights and going to sleep. ‘I’m reading my autobiography,’ Mrs. Maple yawned. ‘I find it’s an ideal book to read oneself to sleep.’
Idiom of the day :- A flea market
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I knew it would be a mistake to bring you here,’ Mike scolded her cat. ‘Whenever I take you to a flea market you get nervous and start scratching.’ Mike’s cat shouldn’t get upset for a flea market is simply a name given to an outdoor market where secondhand articles and antiques are sold.
Idiom of the day :- Find one’s bearings
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Our three lost sailors are convinced that they have found their bearings. To find/get one’s bearings is to know where one is or where one is going. ‘The shore is over there,’ Tom shouted. ‘You’re wrong. I’ve found our bearings and the shore is that way,’ Dick replied. Harry finally said, ‘I don’t think we’ve got our bearings yet.’
Idiom of the day :- Down the drain
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Wasted. Lost forever. ex. “I tried for five years to run this business and now I’m bankrupt. Five years down the drain.”
Idiom of the day :- Down in the mouth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Winnie is feeling miserable. She should be for she’s down in the mouth today. She had planned to go on a trip but the rain has caused her to change her plans. ‘I’m sad, discouraged and unhappy,’ Winnie moaned. ‘I’m down in the mouth because this storm has forced me to cancel my flying lesson.’
Idiom of the day :- Do someone a good turn
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘You’ve done a number of favors for me,’ Brewster said, ‘so allow me to do you a good turn. Let me take you out to lunch today.’ Slightly dizzy, Brewster’s friend agreed. He hadn’t expected Brewster to do him a good turn. To do someone a good turn is to do something nice or helpful for someone.
Idiom of the day :- save the day / (To) save the day
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To produce good results when bad results are expected. ex. “Colin saved the day by remembering to bring the map.”
