Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- let something slide / (To) let something slide

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To neglect something. To ignore something. ex. “I’m going to let it slide this time, but next time be more careful!” 

Idiom of the day :- A skeleton in the closet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A closely kept secret that, if revealed, would be a source of shame to a person, a family, a group — or even to a country or government. Except for Emma, no one knows that her husband had once been in prison. The secret remains a skeleton in the closet and Emma, of course never talks about it.

Idiom of the day :- Sucker

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A gullible person or someone who is easily impressed by something ( eg. “a sucker for gadgets” = someone who is easily impressed by gadgets)

Idiom of the day :- You Can’t Judge A Book By Its Cover

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Decisions shouldn’t be made primarily on appearance.

Idiom of the day :- Ethnic Cleansing

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Killing of a certain ethnic or religious group on a massive scale.

Idiom of the day :- High as a kite (2)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Ron’s been celebrating and we now see him on his merry way home. Obviously he has had too much alcohol to drink and he’s high as a kite. That is, Ron’s drunk !

Idiom of the day :- Fixed In Your Ways

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Not willing or wanting to change from your normal way of doing something. 

Idiom of the day :- rub elbows with someone / (To) rub elbows with someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To associate with someone. ex. “When her singing career took off, Kathleen was able to rub elbows with the rich and famous.” 

Idiom of the day :- bird’s eye view / (A) bird’s eye view

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A panoramic view. ex. “The property, situated high above the city, offered a bird’s eye view of the surrounding countryside.” 

Idiom of the day :- Get lost

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The job of a shepherd is to make sure sheep don’t get lost. Possibly because Jacob has spent so much time away from people he’s becoming temperamental !’ Whatever his problem is, he’s telling his sheep to get lost ! This is an emphatic way of telling someone to go away. ‘When I want your opinion, I’ll ask for it,’ Jacob complained. ‘Meanwhile, get lost !’