American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- cover a lot of ground / (To) cover a lot of ground

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To go through a lot of information. ex. “We’ve covered a lot of ground in my English class in the past two months.” 

Idiom of the day :- Brain drain

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A / the brain drain is defined as movement of ‘brains ( eg., teachers, scientists and other skilled people ) out of one country to another where conditions and salaries are better. ‘If we hope to prevent a brain drain we’re going to have to make nursing a more rewarding profession,’ a health officer declared.

Idiom of the day :- Out of the Woods

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Although Eric was well on his way to recovering from his bout with pneumonia, he was still not out of the woods. The doctors told him that he would have to take it easy and avoid exposure to cold, since he was not out of danger and difficulty yet.

Idiom of the day :- Rank and file

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Are you a leader in a club or an organization ? If not, you could say that you belong to the rank and file. The rank and file refers to the ordinary people within a group, a club, or an organization. ‘The general is very busy today. He’s out inspecting the rank and file.’

Idiom of the day :- Out of the blue

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Without any warning, by surprise

Idiom of the day :- two-time someone / (To) two-time someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be in a relationship and to have another boyfriend/girlfriend without telling your first boyfriend/girlfriend. ex. “I dumped him when I found out he was two-timing me with Mary.” 

Idiom of the day :- give someone a piece of one’s mind / (To) give someone a piece of one’s mind

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To bawl someone out. To let someone know how one really feels. ex. “After that driver took my parking spot, I really gave him a piece of my mind.” 

Idiom of the day :- Square deal

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Robert has just sold a very original work of art to Mr. Kane. Mr. Kane is convinced he’s made a square deal. Robert is happy because he’s sure he has received a square deal for his masterpiece. A square deal is a fair and honest agreement or business transaction.

Idiom of the day :- Out Of The Blue

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.

Idiom of the day :- lose one’s train of thought / (To) lose one’s train of thought

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To forget what one was thinking/ talking about. ex. “What was I saying? I lost my train of thought.”