Idiom of the day :- Off the hook
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No longer having to do something, no longer blamed or under suspicion. ex. “Ok, you’re off the hook. Your brother says he’ll clean the bathroom.” No longer have to deal with a tough situation
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.
