American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- have an edge / (To) have an edge

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To have an advantage. ex. “When it comes to speed, he has an edge over the other players.” 

Idiom of the day :- Give someone a rocket

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Oh, oh ! The boss is about to give Edna a rocket – and if you ask me I really think she deserves it ! That’s because this British idiom means to give someone a severe scolding or a reprimand. ‘You know it’s amazing how much better Edna performs at her job since I gave her a rocket yesterday morning,’ the boss smiled.

Idiom of the day :- skin and bones

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

a person who is unusually thin

Idiom of the day :- cut loose / (To) cut loose

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To act or speak freely, without holding back ( = without restraint). ex. “When the three of us are together we really cut loose.” 

Idiom of the day :- leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth / (To) leave a bad taste in someone’s mouth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To leave a negative impression on someone. ex. “The experience left a bad taste in my mouth.” 

Idiom of the day :- Nest egg

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Saved money. ex. “He has saved up quite a nest egg. Pretty soon he’ll be able to retire.” Savings set aside for future use.

Idiom of the day :- Beating Around The Bush

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.

Idiom of the day :- throw someone for a loop / (To) throw someone for a loop

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To confuse or shock someone. ex. “His last comment really threw me for a loop. I had no idea what he meant!” 

Idiom of the day :- Bad apple

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The apple in this idiom is a person. Just as it is to have a spoiled apple in a basket with good apples, a person said to be a bad ( or a rotten ) apple is likely to have a bad influence on others. ‘Every school has a couple of bad apples who damage the reputation of others. Clive is the rotten apple in our school.’

Idiom of the day :- Loose Cannon

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone who is unpredictable and can cause damage if not kept in check.