Idiom of the day :- see eye to eye on something / (To) see eye to eye on something
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To have a similar opinion on something. ex. “Despite their public differences, the two candidates actually see eye to eye on most issues.”
Idiom of the day :- call (someone’s) bluff / (To) call (someone’s) bluff
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To demand proof that someone is not lying. ex. “He said he was the best runner in town, so I called his bluff and challenged him to a race.”
Idiom of the day :- Get some shut-eye
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I have an important meeting tomorrow so I’m going to bed to get some shut-eye, ‘ Luke said. Once in bed, he tossed and turned. ‘I wish I could catch some shut-eye,’ he said. ‘Even a little shut-eye would be better than none !’ What Luke is saying is that he’d like to get some sleep.
Idiom of the day :- A bag of wind
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I wonder why people say Howard is such an interesting man,’ Lily yawned. ‘To me he is nothing more than a big bag of wind.’ Lily is either very unkind or she is awfully honest because a bag of wind is someone who talks a lot. ‘Especially if he boasts and tells exaggerated stories that are hard to believe,’ Lily added.
Idiom of the day :- Status symbol
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Some people believe that possessing certain material objects are signs of prestige or success or wealth. Things that fall into this category — like expensive watches or fancy cars — are called status symbols. ‘A new car might be a status symbol to a bank manager, while a pair of designer jeans may be a status symbol to his secretary,’ Philip explained.
Idiom of the day :- Pot-luck dinner
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A pot-luck dinner is an informal dinner where each of the guests brings a pot of food to share with others. Because nobody knows what anyone is bringing, the guests hope they’ll be lucky and the food will be interesting. ‘Good heavens ! Look what Egbert’s bringing to our pot-luck dinner !’
Idiom of the day :- Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To openly and freely express your emotions.
Idiom of the day :- beg to differ / (To) beg to differ
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A polite way of saying “to disagree”, most often heard in the phrase “I beg to differ!”
Idiom of the day :- A Toss-Up
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A result that is still unclear and can go either way.
Idiom of the day :- A Taste Of Your Own Medicine
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When you are mistreated the same way you mistreat others.
