Idiom of the day :- Break the ice
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Our Eskimo in the illustration doesn’t seem to understand that to break the icedoesn’t mean to knock someone’s house down. It means to do something friendly in order to overcome shyness or to ease tension in a social situation. ‘To break the ice, let’s invite our new neighbors to lunch.’
Idiom of the day :- Run out of steam
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be completely out of energy.
Idiom of the day :- hit / (A) hit
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A popular song or film. ex. “Every song they put out becomes a hit.”
Idiom of the day :- Safe and sound
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Safe. Unharmed. ex. “It was a rough trip but we got there safe and sound.”
Idiom of the day :- Every so often
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Once in while; occasionally. ex. “I think about her every so often.”
Idiom of the day :- A mixed bag
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
You’ll find a strange collection in a mixed bag. It could be a varied group of people, ideas, objects … just about anything. ‘That was a mixed bag of people at the conference.’ ‘This report is a mixed bag of opinions.’ ‘I didn’t go to the market so we’re having a mixed bag for supper tonight,’ Mother said.
Idiom of the day :- On a high horse
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Someone on a high horse can be difficult to deal with. ‘There’s an explanation for that,’ Hallaway said, ‘ because someone on a high horse is haughty and proud — and he may think he’s better than anyone around him.’ Hallaway should know : he’s been on his high horse ever since he got promoted. ‘Yes, I’m the boss of the riding club now,’ Hallaway declared.
Idiom of the day :- Off On The Wrong Foot
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
Idiom of the day :- Long in the Tooth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Old people (or horses).
Idiom of the day :- Take it or leave it
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To accept it the way it is or to forget it. ex. “That’s my final offer. Take it or leave it.”
