Idiom of the day :- Lounge lizard
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Some idioms are popular for a while, disappear, and then return. This is one of them. A lounge lizard is a particular type of man who dresses neatly, is a good conversationalist, and shows a fondness for meeting wealthy ladies at social events. ‘Lance has a reputation of being a lounge lizard. It’s said he’s seeking a rich wife.’
Idiom of the day :- Someone’s better half
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Sean never makes a decision without talking over with his better half. His wife is pleased that Sean, her better half, is such a thoughtful husband. Often used humorously, someone’s better half is their husband or wife. ‘I would like to introduce you to my better half,’ Sean said.
Idiom of the day :- A Doubting Thomas
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A skeptic who needs physical or personal evidence in order to believe something.
Idiom of the day :- Brouhaha
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Loud noises due to intense activity or a long and heated argument A : What’s the matter with Harry ? He’s in such a bad mood. B : Oh, there’s been a bit of a brouhaha because I left a tube of glue in the bathroom. A : What’s so awful about that ? B : He mistook it for toothpaste and brushed his teeth with it ! The French word imitates a loud noise : it sounds like the noise it is describing. The use of the sound of word to imitate what the word refers to is called onomatopieia.
Idiom of the day :- get the blues / (To) get the blues
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To become sad or depressed.
Idiom of the day :- do the dishes / (To) do the dishes
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To wash the dishes.ex. “Could you do the dishes tonight?”
Idiom of the day :- Mend a broken heart
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When Nora’s boyfriend moved away she was left with a broken heart. That is, she felt sad and unhappy. Eventually she met someone who helped mend her broken heart. To mend a broken heart is to make an unhappy person feel better. ‘I’m so glad we met. You’ve mended my broken heart.’ Nora smiled.
Idiom of the day :- Red-handed
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If someone is caught red-handed, they are caught while they are in the act of doing something wrong.
Idiom of the day :- Charley Horse
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp.
Idiom of the day :- Stand up and be counted
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Those who express their private opinions openly have concluded that it is time for them to stand up and be counted. They do this by writing, speaking, or voting on issues they consider important. ‘ Excuse me, what’s your opinion ? Why don’t you stand up and be counted ? If you want to see some changes made, stand up and be counted !’ ‘ How many of you little fellows would like to go to market ? Hurry, stand up and be counted !’ Henrietta Hen called.
