Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- hit the spot / (To) hit the spot

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To satisfy a need exactly. To be exactly right (often said about food or drinks). ex. “That was a delicious meal. It hit the spot.” 

Idiom of the day :- Get carried away

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To get carried away is to become so emotionally affected that we are unable to control our actions. ‘When we gave Doris a gift, she got so carried away she began to cry.’ ‘The robbers got carried away and took everything they possibly could.’

Idiom of the day :- A nutcase

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In slang, a nut is a silly, crazy, foolish or stupid person. A case is a person being treated by a doctor. A person who is describe as a nutcase thinks, speaks or acts strange, the idea being that he or she is mentally disturbed and in the care of a doctor. ‘I’m going to become a nutcase if I don’t get a holiday soon,’ Lionel moaned.

Idiom of the day :- All in a day’s work

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Typical; normal; par for the course. ex. “Talking to famous celebrities is all in a day’s work for some Hollywood reporters.” 

Idiom of the day :- A golden parachute

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Winston has just been given a golden parachute. He’s absolutely thrilled, of course, and I think you’d be thrilled, too, if you were given one because a golden parachuteis a large sum of money given to an employee to encourage him to leave his position before retirement age. ‘Wheeeeee, ‘ Winston whooped.

Idiom of the day :- change of heart / (To have a) change of heart

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To change your opinion, position about something. ex. “At first, Bill didn’t want to donate any of his money to the animal shetler, but then he had a change of heart and donated $10,000.” 

Idiom of the day :- bark up the wrong tree / (To) bark up the wrong tree

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To ask the wrong person; to make the wrong choice. ex. “The gangster told the cops they were barking up the wrong tree in thinking he was responsible for the robbery.”

Idiom of the day :- Achilles’ heel

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A weakness that can make someone vulnerable, despite being strong, smart, etc. ex. “His inability to learn other languages was his Achilles’ heel.” 

Idiom of the day :- Paint with a wide brush

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A person doesn’t have to be an artist to paint with a wide brush. That’s because this means to think, speak, plan or act in a big way. Instead of restricting oneself to individual items, the person painting with a wide brush looks at a variety of issues. Robert agrees with that. ‘When planning your career, it’s a good idea to think big and paint with a wide brush,’ he said.

Idiom of the day :- Grasp the nettle

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Deal with a problem quickly and directly even though it may require some courage A : I borrowed Harry’s best suit for a job interview. Unfortunately, afterwards I spilt black ink on it and now it’s ruined. B : My advice is to grasp the nettle and tell Harry what’s happened. The longer you don’t tell him about it the more angry he’ll be when he finds out. A : Yes, You’re right — I must do it. But how do I tell him about the interview ? It was for his job ! A nettle is a plant which grows wild and can sting if touched. The only way to avoid being hurt is to take hold of it quickly and grasp it firmly. Obviously this takes some courage !