Author: Daily Devotional

Idiom of the day :- Keep body and soul together

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive .

Idiom of the day :- Sweet on someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

There seems no doubt that Bumble is sweet on Bea. ‘Bea, you are a beauty,’ Bumble mumbled. Bea blushed. ‘Bumble, you are a busy bee. Is that honey for me ?’ ‘Yes, ‘ Bumble bubbled, ‘because I’m sweet on you.’ Bumble is saying he is very fond ofBea. Could it be that this bee is in love ?

Idiom of the day :- Take a hike

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Egbert is in serious trouble. ‘Look at those sales figures ! They’re disgraceful,’ the boss shouted. ‘If you don’t do something to correct matters you may be asked to take a hike !’ Idiomatically take a hike means to go away, to leave. In Egbert’s case, he’s in danger of being dismissed.

Idiom of the day :- The world owes one a living

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If you ask Buddy why he doesn’t work he’ll tell you it’s because the world owes him a living. People like Buddy — and there are lots and lots of them around ! — think that they should be financed or provided for simply because they exist. Shame on you, Buddy !

Idiom of the day :- Go fly a kite

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This chiefly North American idiom can mean either ‘no’ or ‘go away’. It’s always used informally. ‘When Bert asked Mill to dance she told him to go fly a kite.’ ( No) ‘Please go fly a kite. I haven’t time to discuss sale figures this morning, ‘ the boss said to Bill. ( Go away )

Idiom of the day :- In a fix

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The mechanics at Joe’s Garage are in a fix. ‘Our new robot isn’t responding to our signals,’ Joe said. ‘What’s more, I am in a fix because I promised I’d have it ready today !’ ‘What’s the robot supposed to do ?’ I asked. ‘Its purpose is to explain English idioms,’ Joe said. Suddenly the robot began to speak. ‘If you get me working I will be able to tell everyone that in a fix means to be in trouble !’ the robot said.

Idiom of the day :- Eyes popped out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

My eyes popped out when I saw my electricity bill last month. In that case, I wassurprised — even shocked — at what I saw. It’s much better, though, to have one’s eyes pop out when he or she is nicely surprised. ‘My eyes popped out when I saw Miriam. I hadn’t seen her in years.’

Idiom of the day :- have a big mouth / (To) have a big mouth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be a gossiper. To be a person who can’t keep a secret. ex. “Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word.” 

Idiom of the day :- Day of reckoning

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This is a time when (1) someone will be made to account for his misdeeds; or (2)a time when his will or judgment will be severely tested. (1) ‘Many children think Christmas is a day of reckoning when Santa evaluates their behavior and rewards them accordingly.’ (2) ‘It’s examination time again,’ Aaron sighed. ‘The day of reckoning is approaching !’

Idiom of the day :- Rain or shine

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

No matter what the weather is like. ex. “The game will be played tomorrow, rain or shine.”