Idiom of the day :- Get wind of
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To get wind of something is to receive news or information indirectly. It’s usually information that’s meant to be a secret. ‘I just got wind of the news that Shirley is moving to Canada.’ ‘I wonder how Wenger got wind of the fact that I baked cakes today ?’ Orion asked.
Idiom of the day :- To be on the safe side
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Those who take extra precautions to reduce or eliminate the possibility of a mistake, an error or even danger are taking measures to be on the safe side. ‘To be on the safe side Felix always makes certain his valuables are kept in a secure place.’
Idiom of the day :- Show someone the door
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘Edna is such a terrible secretary I have decided to show her the door,’ Mr. Wilkin said. Idiomatically, to show someone the door is to tell him or her to leave a place. ‘I don’t know why but the boss got angry and showed me the door today,’ Edna said as she put away her knitting and went home.
Idiom of the day :- Fish in troubled waters
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To fish in troubled waters is to take advantage of a troubled or confused situation to seek personal gains or rewards. ‘The recent storms have caused confusion and flooding in parts of the city,’ Fergus said. ‘That has given me a perfect opportunity to try my luck fishing in muddy waters,’ he grinned.
Idiom of the day :- Bore the pants off someone
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘If I have to listen to any more of these dull speeches I’m going to go crazy,’ Irwin yawned. ‘They’re awful, aren’t they ?’ Cedric yawned too. ‘They bore the pants off me.’ The colloquialism Cedric is using — and it’s perfectly acceptable to use it in mixed company — means to be extremely bored.
Idiom of the day :- Twenty three skidoo
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be turned away.
Idiom of the day :- dog’s age / (A) dog’s age
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A very long time. ex. “I haven’t seen him in a dog’s age.”; *Not used too often. Stick to “in ages” instead.*
Idiom of the day :- Under the table
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Illegally. ex. “Many illegal immigrants try to find work under the table.”
Idiom of the day :- Dog’s life
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Most dos I’ve seen appear to live comfortable lives : they are generally well-fed and nicely treated. People who live a dog’s life, though, are miserable and unhappy. Often it’s because they are made unhappy by another person. ‘For twelve years Jack has live a dog’s life working for the same boss.’
Idiom of the day :- White lie
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you refer to an untrue statement as a white lie, you mean that it is made to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to avoid trouble and not for an evil purpose.
