Idiom of the day :- Watch one’s language
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago when our ancestors wrote using pictorial characters it was probably easy to watch one’s language. Today, however, watch your language is a command meaning to be careful how one speaks and especially to be careful not to say impolite or naughty things. ‘You boys watch your language or I’ll send you tot he office,’ the teacher warned.
Idiom of the day :- Have a ball
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Before being sent to prison Carl drove big cars and ate in expensive restaurants. No one knew where he got his money but he was certainly having a ball. When the judge sentenced him to prison he said, ‘ I hope you have a ball, Carl. ‘ To have a ball is tohave a wonderful time.
Idiom of the day :- beside oneself / (To be) beside oneself
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be really upset, emotional. ex. “My mom was really beside herself when she found out I had failed my English test.”
Idiom of the day :- Make oneself scarce
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When something is scarce, it is hard to find; there’s not much of it around. When mother wants them to do some chores, there’s not much of Clara and Albert around either. They make themselves scarce. that is, they hide or disappear. ‘Oh ! Here comes mother. Let’s make ourselves scarce,’ Albert whispered.
Idiom of the day :- One’s face fell
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
For a dozen or more years Webster has worked for the ABC Company. Yesterday he was called into the boss’s office and told he would be replaced by a computer. Webster’s face fell. When someone’s face falls he looks terribly disappointed. If I were Webster, I’m sure my face would fall too.
Idiom of the day :- Wine and Dine
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.
Idiom of the day :- bite to eat / (A) bite to eat
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A snack, some food. ex. “Let’s go grab a bite to eat before we go to the game.”
Idiom of the day :- Put someone on a pedestal
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
People we respect or think of as heroes often end up as statues in parks and museums. The base of a statue is called a pedestal. Metaphorically, to admire a person to an extreme degree is to put him on a pedestal. ‘I think Alvin and Susan have put their teacher on a pedestal.’
Idiom of the day :- drive a hard bargain / (To) drive a hard bargain
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be firm when bargaining about something. ex. “You drive a hard bargain, but alright, I’ll pay you $10 for the lamp.”
Idiom of the day :- Kitty-corner
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Diagonally across. Sometimes called Catty-Corner as well.
