American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Rock bottom

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

(1) Physically or emotionally, rock bottom means the very lowest. ‘It’s like being way, way down at the bottom of the sea,’ Bighead said. ‘My spirits have touched rock bottom today and I feel miserable!’ ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t worry about him,’ Eggmont said. ‘He always says that he hits rock bottom when the tourist boats are due to arrive.’ (2) When you visit shops that advertise things at rock bottom prices, you expect to find the lowest prices in town. In money terms, rock bottom means the cheapest price. ‘A real estate agent told me it was still possible to find land selling at rock bottom on one of the nearby islands.’ Top

Idiom of the day :- Cost a bomb

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Emma’s husband is buying her a new diamond ring. It’s costing him a bomb but he’s glad to make Emma happy. When something costs a bomb it costs a lot of money. ‘My new ring costs a bomb,’ Emma smiled. ‘I hope it doesn’t cost a bomb to insure it,’ her husband answered.

Idiom of the day :- Hell in a Handbasket

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Deteriorating and headed for complete disaster. 

Idiom of the day :- eat one’s words / (To) eat one’s words

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To admit that what one said was wrong. ex. “You think I won’t be able to find work in one week? I’m going to make you eat your words.” 

Idiom of the day :- A penny for your thoughts

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A penny is a coin of little value. About the time of Shakespeare ( 1600 ) people began using this expression to ask a person what he was thinking. The complete expression is often shortened to a penny ? or a penny for them ? ‘You’re awfully quiet today. A penny for your thoughts ?’

Idiom of the day :- Eating Someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Hey, Alice. What’s been eating you lately ? Don’t you realize how rude and irritable you’ve become? I know. I’m really sorry for the way I’ve been acting. Well, why don’t you tell me what has been bothering and upsetting you and maybe we can work your problem out together. I’ll admit that it would help to talk to someone about it.

Idiom of the day :- below the belt; (to hit someone) below the belt / (To be) below the belt; (to hit someone) below the belt

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To say or do something to someone that is not fair and/or hurtful. ex. “Bringing up my divorce was really below the belt, even for him.” 

Idiom of the day :- Beyond the pale

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Many years ago the pale meant a fenced area around a city in Ireland. People within the area obeyed the laws of English kings. Those living outside the area were said to be beyond the pale and were considered uncivilized. Today those beyond the pale are people acting in an unacceptable manner. ‘The children were beyond the pale at today’s party.’

Idiom of the day :- Horse Around

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Did you hear about Dave’s back injury? No. How did he get hurt? Well, after the coach left the gym he decided to stay and horse around on the parallel bars. He somehow lost his grip and fell on his back. That’s too bad, but he shouldn’t have been aimlessly playing around on the equipment without proper supervision.

Idiom of the day :- Cup Of Joe

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A cup of coffee.