American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- True to one’s word

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Keeping one’s promise. ex. “I wasn’t sure he would pay me, but he turned out to be true to his word.” 

Idiom of the day :- In broad daylight

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Publicly visible in the daytime. ex. “This city is very dangerous. You can get robbed in broad daylight.” 

Idiom of the day :- Never take no for an answer

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Mandy is a very, very determined girl. When she wants something she usually gets it for she will not take no for an answer. People like Mandy refuse to pay attention when a person says ‘No !’ ‘Hurry along, Harry. You know I never take no fro an answer,’ Mandy smiled.

Idiom of the day :- Neck of the woods

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*somewhat antiquated* Area. Part of a country. ex. “What’s happening in your neck of the woods?” 

Idiom of the day :- Liquid assets

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A liquid is something that, like water, flows freely and easily. Assets are all of someone’s belongings, including property. Those belongings that can be easily converted into cash are called liquid assets. ‘ Herbert asked for a loan and the bank manager told him to bring in proof of all his liquid assets.’

Idiom of the day :- Beard the lion ( in his den )

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In this British idiom, ‘beard’ means to defy or oppose someone, and ‘in his den’ means in his territory. Therefore, to beard the lion ( in his den ) is to confront a person of authority ( in his own office, for example ) and to challenge him. ‘I’m going to walk right into the boss’s office and beard the lion by demanding a nice big raise,’ Alex said.

Idiom of the day :- Come to think of it

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I just remembered. ex. “Hey, come to think of it, I do have a sleeping bag you can borrow.” 

Idiom of the day :- hate someone’s guts / (To) hate someone’s guts

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To hate someone very much.

Idiom of the day :- Lose one’s marbles

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In slang, the term ‘marbles’ refers to (1) a person’s common sense; or (2) his or her sanity. ‘What ? You’re going to bet all your money on one horse ? Have youlost your marbles ?’ ( Common sense ) ‘The way Yvonne keeps shouting makes me wonder if she hasn’t lost her marbles.’ ( Sanity )

Idiom of the day :- Queer the pitch

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Destroy or ruin a plan.