Idiom of the day :- Think big
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘Be confident ! Be positive ! Tell yourself you are the greatest … and don’t forget to think big !’ Robert said. To think big is to believe in one’s ability, purpose and power to perform or succeed. ‘I’ll think big — and maybe tomorrow someone will buy one of my paintings,’ Robert grinned.
Idiom of the day :- Hobson’s choice
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A situation in which there appears to be a choice when actually there is none at all A : Have you been to that chic new restaurant yet ? I’ve seen the menu and there seems to be lots of delicious food. B : Take my advice — don’t go. The menu looks very varied but it’s always Hobson’s choice. They never have anything available but fish and chips ! This expression was inspired by an Englishman called Thomas Hobson who lived in Cambridge during the early 17th century. He earned his living by working as aliveryman, hiring out horses to many of the university students. To make sure that every horse was used equally Hobson invented a special system. when a customer came to the stables, Hobson insisted that he chose the horse nearest the door. So although there were in theory many horses to choose from, in reality there was only one choice !
Idiom of the day :- Bite Off More Than You Can Chew
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To take on a task that is way to big.
Idiom of the day :- Laugh one’s head off
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I was chatting with Felicity Frump at a party the other day,’ Michael grinned. When she began telling jokes, I laughed so hard I laughed my head off.’ What Michael is saying is that Felicity’s jokes were so funny they made him laugh and laugh. In fact, he laughed so much he couldn’t stop.
Idiom of the day :- get one’s foot in the door / (To) get one’s foot in the door
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To get started in a process; to attain a favorable position which will help one work toward a goal. ex. “I’m trying to find a better job, but I can’t get my foot in the door.”
Idiom of the day :- Hang in the balance
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
It’s an uncomfortable feeling when something hangs in the balance. That includes our lives or the things important to us, for when they hang in the balance, the result of an event is uncertain and the future is unclear. ‘David failed the examination and his future here now hangs in the balance.
Idiom of the day :- Red herring
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you say that something is a red herring, you mean that it is irrelevant and takes your attention away from the main subject or problem you are considering.
Idiom of the day :- A pretty penny
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This is one of the prettiest idioms in the English language. Some people might even think it’s beautiful. Why ? Because a pretty penny means lots and lots of money !’ Max has a new car. He must be earning a pretty penny.’ ‘I’m saving my money. It’s going to cost me a pretty penny to fly to Europe this summer,’ Jenny said.
Idiom of the day :- Skirt around
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Girls know what it means to have a skirt around somewhere for they probably have several in their wardrobes at this very moment. Those aren’t the kind of skirts referred to in this idiom, though, for to skirt around means to avoid something. ‘Let’s not skirt around the facts. We’ve skirted around them too long.’
Idiom of the day :- Hang On
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
During the depression years the Smiths had a great deal of trouble with their business, but somehow or other they were able to hang on. Although they almost lost their store, they managed to persevere until things got better.
