Idiom of the day :- Under fire
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Being attacked. ex. “The soldiers came under fire when they approached the city.”
Idiom of the day :- Get Over It
Idiom of the day :- Get Over It
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To move beyond something that is bothering you.
Idiom of the day :- Chew someone out
Idiom of the day :- Chew someone out
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Verbally scold someone.
Idiom of the day :- Armed to the teeth
Idiom of the day :- Armed to the teeth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Heavily armed. ex. “The rebels were armed to the teeth.”
Idiom of the day :- Play a waiting game
Idiom of the day :- Play a waiting game
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In a situation or an activity in which a person plays a waiting game, he withholds action — or actions — until his chances for success improve or seem certain. ‘Tony would like to be team captain. Meanwhile, he’s playing a waiting game hoping the coach will recognize his great talent.’
Idiom of the day :- Hand-me-down (adj.)
Idiom of the day :- Hand-me-down (adj.)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Usually said of clothing that has been passed on from one person to another. ex. “A hand-me-down dress”
Idiom of the day :- The Best Of Both Worlds
Idiom of the day :- The Best Of Both Worlds
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
There are two choices and you have them both.
Idiom of the day :- Off-color
Idiom of the day :- Off-color
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Rude; vulgar. ex. “I’m not a big fan of the off-color jokes he loves to tell.”
Idiom of the day :- Rest on one’s laurels
Idiom of the day :- Rest on one’s laurels
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The ancient Greeks awarded crowns of laurel leaves to the winners of games and competitions as a symbol of achievement. From that, those who are satisfied with past honors and do nothing to improve upon their successes are said to rest on their laurels. ‘Several years ago Haliburt won a trophy for excellence, but ever since then he has been resting on his laurels. Some people have said it’s because he’s lazy !
Idiom of the day :- let someone off the hook / (To) let someone off the hook
Idiom of the day :- let someone off the hook / (To) let someone off the hook
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To release someone from responsibility. ex. “Natalie said she didn’t want to wash the dishes, but her mom didn’t let her off the hook.”