Idiom of the day :- Laugh one’s head off
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I was chatting with Felicity Frump at a party the other day,’ Michael grinned. When she began telling jokes, I laughed so hard I laughed my head off.’ What Michael is saying is that Felicity’s jokes were so funny they made him laugh and laugh. In fact, he laughed so much he couldn’t stop.
Idiom of the day :- get one’s foot in the door / (To) get one’s foot in the door
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To get started in a process; to attain a favorable position which will help one work toward a goal. ex. “I’m trying to find a better job, but I can’t get my foot in the door.”
Idiom of the day :- Hang in the balance
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
It’s an uncomfortable feeling when something hangs in the balance. That includes our lives or the things important to us, for when they hang in the balance, the result of an event is uncertain and the future is unclear. ‘David failed the examination and his future here now hangs in the balance.
Idiom of the day :- Red herring
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you say that something is a red herring, you mean that it is irrelevant and takes your attention away from the main subject or problem you are considering.
Idiom of the day :- A pretty penny
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This is one of the prettiest idioms in the English language. Some people might even think it’s beautiful. Why ? Because a pretty penny means lots and lots of money !’ Max has a new car. He must be earning a pretty penny.’ ‘I’m saving my money. It’s going to cost me a pretty penny to fly to Europe this summer,’ Jenny said.
Idiom of the day :- Skirt around
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Girls know what it means to have a skirt around somewhere for they probably have several in their wardrobes at this very moment. Those aren’t the kind of skirts referred to in this idiom, though, for to skirt around means to avoid something. ‘Let’s not skirt around the facts. We’ve skirted around them too long.’
Idiom of the day :- Hang On
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
During the depression years the Smiths had a great deal of trouble with their business, but somehow or other they were able to hang on. Although they almost lost their store, they managed to persevere until things got better.
Idiom of the day :- break even / (To) break even
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To neither win nor lose. ex. “Michael thought he would lose $200, but he ended up breaking even.”
Idiom of the day :- Laugh in one’s beard
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago when most men wore beards, it was easy for a man to conceal a smile when he wanted to mock someone for being foolish, failing at something, or making a mistake. ‘Do you think people are laughing in their beards at me for having a mouse for a friend ?’ Cecil asked.
Idiom of the day :- Go The Extra Mile
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Going above and beyond whatever is required for the task at hand.
