American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- in with (someone) / (To be) in with (someone)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

(To be) friends or friendly with (someone). ex. “At high school, he was in with the wrong crowd. That’s why he always got in trouble.” 

Idiom of the day :- Corridors of power

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something is happening in the corridors of power. How do I know ? Because in the corridors of power something is always happening. This term refers to the high ( administrative ) levels of government or an organization where important decisions are made. ‘Things are rather quiet in the corridors of power during he holiday season, though, ‘ Rodney whispered.

Idiom of the day :- Back Seat Driver

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.

Idiom of the day :- All Bark And No Bite

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

Idiom of the day :- days are numbered / (Someoene’s/something’s) days are numbered

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone/something will not exist for much longer. ex. “His days as the company’s CEO are numbered.” ( = He will most likely lose his job soon.) 

Idiom of the day :- A big hand

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Last night, Fiona was given a big hand at the end of her wonderful performance. Fiona was overjoyed, of course, for a big hand refers to loud and enthusiastic applause. The newspapers say that Fiona performed very well and received a big hand for her role in the play.

Idiom of the day :- Fair and square (adv.)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Honestly, without cheating, etc. ex. “What can I say? He beat me fair and square.” 

Idiom of the day :- Get Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone who is having a horrible day. 

Idiom of the day :- Dutch courage

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Unfortunately, the Dutch haven’t been treated very kindly in English idioms. From the fact that they were thought to consume great quantities of alcohol, for instance, Dutch courage refers to false bravery gained by drinking alcohol. ‘Sam dislikes flying so much he’s gone to get some Dutch courage before boarding his plane.’

Idiom of the day :- Ghetto blaster

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A type of portable cassette player which can play music extremely loudly A : My grandmother moves music but she’s getting deaf and couldn’t hear her record player very well. She’s solved the problem now. B : What did she do — buy a hearing aid ? A : No. A ghetto blaster. This expression came from America and became popular during the 1980s. Ghetto means a poor, urban area and blast means an explosion — in this case of noisy music. They are popular with young men, who carry them around in city streets ( often in deprived areas ). The volume is designed to impress other people rather than to entertain.