American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Rise and Shine

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.

Idiom of the day :- Save one’s bacon

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To save one’s bacon is to escape trouble or to save one’s life. This idiom is frequently used light-heartedly. ‘So, you’re late for work again,’ the boss frowned. ‘What excuse do you have to save your bacon this time ?’ ( Escape trouble ) ‘During the fire I had to jump from the window to save my bacon,’ Roy said. ( Save one’s life )

Idiom of the day :- Feel Like a Million Dollars

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

I bumped into Nick at the salon yesterday. He looked great, but I noticed that he had a slight limp when he walked. I guess you didn’t know that he had an operation on his knee. No, I didn’t. How’s he feeling ? He says he’s feeling like a million dollars now. Apparently the pain in his knee is all gone. It’s good that he’s feeling so wonderful. It must be a refreshing change not having to put up with all that discomfort.

Idiom of the day :- Skeleton(s) in the closet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A shocking/ disturbing secret. 

Idiom of the day :- It’s later than you think

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

David rarely looks at the clock. That probably explains why he spends all his time working. But beware, David, it may be later than you think ! That is , time moves by quickly so if you have something to do or you want to enjoy yourself you should seize the opportunity. You may have less time than you realize !

Idiom of the day :- keep an eye on (someone/something) / (To) keep an eye on (someone/something)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To watch/pay attention to (someone/something). ex. “I have to go to the store. Can you please keep an eye on the baby for 10 minutes?” 

Idiom of the day :- In the long run

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Over a long period of time; ultimately. ex. “He smokes a lot now, and I’m afraid that in the long run it will cost him his health.” 

Idiom of the day :- Hurly-burly

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Intense, noisy activity A : My grandmother goes to Morello Market everyday. She’s there when it opens and doesn’t leave until it closes. B : Yes I’ve heard that it’s a very good market. It’s very busy with lots of stalls selling everything from food to antiques. does your grandmother go early so that she can buy the best things ? A : No she doesn’t buy anything. she only goes because she enjoys the hurly-burly ! This expression is based on the word hurling ( now meaning throwing with force ) which once described the sound of thunder and strong wind. It was originally rhymed with the nonsense word burling in the phrase hurling and burling before it developed to its present from.

Idiom of the day :- Food for thought

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something to think about. 

Idiom of the day :- vanish into thin air / (To) vanish into thin air

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To disappear without leaving a trace. ex. “Whatever happened to that actor? He seemed to have vanished into thin air.”