Idiom of the day :- go over something with a fine toothed comb / (To) go over something with a fine toothed comb
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To go over something very carefully, esp. checking for errors. ex. “Here’s the report. Make sure to go over it with a fine toothed comb.”
Idiom of the day :- Namby-pamby
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Weak sentimental A : My boyfriend says that he wants me to give up smoking. He says that I must choose between him and cigarettes. Do you think he’d be happy if I just smoked less ? B : No, I don’t think so. You need to be brave and make a clear decision. It’s no good being namby-pamby. A : Yes you’re right. I’ll tell my boyfriend that I can’t see him anymore ! Ambrose Phillips was an 18th century writer and politician who liked to write poetry. Unfortunately he was not very good ! Another writer, called Henry Carey, gave Ambrose the nickname Namby-Pamby after he wrote a very sentimental poem for Lord Carteret’s children. Over the years the nickname has become part of the English language and can be sued to describe a person or action which is feeble.
Idiom of the day :- Money talks
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Having money helps one get things done.
Idiom of the day :- Chow Down
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To eat.
Idiom of the day :- Spitting Image
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The exact likeness or kind.
Idiom of the day :- A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
Idiom of the day :- Actions speak louder than words
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Proverb meaning that’s it’s better to do something about a problem than to talk about it. It’s better to actually do something than just talk about it.
Idiom of the day :- Variety is the spice of life
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Proverb meaning life is made more interesting by doing new or different things. The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be.
Idiom of the day :- In Dutch
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Oh, oh 1 Max has miscalculated again and he’s in Dutch. I’m glad I’m not Max because to be in Dutch is to be in serious trouble. ‘I’m in Dutch with my wife. I forgot to buy her a birthday gift.’ ‘I’m frustrated,’ Max said. ‘I’m always doing the wrong thing and getting in Dutch.
Idiom of the day :- Money talks
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
We’ve been waiting for three months to get delivery on our car, and people who put in their order after us have already gotten theirs. Well, money talks. Why don’t you try giving the dealer a little something extra to move things along ? I know full well that money has the power to influence people, but I refuse to pay extra for a service that is owed to me as a client. If you want to have your car maybe you’d better reconsider.
