Idiom of the day :- In bad odor
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Chadwick’s owner may think he’s a sweet and adorable pussy cat … but he’s certainly in bad odor with the mice ! ‘He’s been in bad odor with us since the moment we saw him,’ one of the mice frowned. To be in bad odor with someone means to have aterrible reputation and to be thoroughly disliked. This expression is primarily British.
Idiom of the day :- fresh pair of eyes / (A) fresh pair of eyes
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A new reader, someone who hasn’t seen something before. ex. “Hey can you come check out this report? We need a fresh pair of eyes.”
Idiom of the day :- A bed of roses
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Mimi is absolutely convinced that life is a bed of roses. ‘The only time it’s not a bed of roses is when I’m called upon to chase mice,’ Mimi yawned. A bed of rosesdescribes a situation that is agreeable and gives peace, comfort and pleasure.
Idiom of the day :- Cast Iron Stomach
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.
Idiom of the day :- work one’s fingers to the bone
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
to work extremely, especially for a long time After years of working her fingers to the bone to give her children a a good future, she managed to achieve her goal.
Idiom of the day :- Walk a tightrope
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This idiom originated with acrobats who perform dangerous acts on tightropes. When someone walks a tightrope he’s in an awkward or hazardous situation where he cannot afford to make mistake. ‘I walk a tightrope trying to please my boss, keep the audience happy, and not make any errors,’ Eric sighed.
Idiom of the day :- take the rap (for something) / (To) take the rap (for something)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To accept responsibility, admit that one is guilty of something. ex. “I thought that Bill was responsible for the mix-up, but his friend Tom took the rap.”
Idiom of the day :- take something lying down / (To) take something lying down
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To endure something unpleasant without fighting back. ex. “I’m not going to take this type of treatment lying down!”
Idiom of the day :- On the wagon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Not drinking alcohol. ex. “P2: Hey let’s go out for a couple of beers tonight. P2: I can’t, I’m on the wagon.”
Idiom of the day :- Flagship
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Something which represents the best that can be offered A : The ‘beard tax’ was the flagship of the last government. They said it was an important contribution to society. I agree with them. B : But nobody likes new taxes and a tax on men’s beards seems very unfair. Why do you agree with them ? A : Because it was so unpopular they lost the next election ! A flagship is the most important ship in a fleet. The expression can now be used to describe the most important or prestigous item of a series or group. For example, a radio program, department store or publication can be a flagship.
