American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Brouhaha

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Loud noises due to intense activity or a long and heated argument A : What’s the matter with Harry ? He’s in such a bad mood. B : Oh, there’s been a bit of a brouhaha because I left a tube of glue in the bathroom. A : What’s so awful about that ? B : He mistook it for toothpaste and brushed his teeth with it ! The French word imitates a loud noise : it sounds like the noise it is describing. The use of the sound of  word to imitate what the word refers to is called onomatopieia.

Idiom of the day :- get the blues / (To) get the blues

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To become sad or depressed. 

Idiom of the day :- do the dishes / (To) do the dishes

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To wash the dishes.ex. “Could you do the dishes tonight?”

Idiom of the day :- Mend a broken heart

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When Nora’s boyfriend moved away she was left with a broken heart. That is, she felt sad and unhappy. Eventually she met someone who helped mend her broken heart. To mend a broken heart is to make an unhappy person feel better. ‘I’m so glad we met. You’ve mended my broken heart.’ Nora smiled.

Idiom of the day :- Red-handed

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

If someone is caught red-handed, they are caught while they are in the act of doing something wrong.

Idiom of the day :- Charley Horse

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Stiffness in the leg / A leg cramp. 

Idiom of the day :- Stand up and be counted

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Those who express their private opinions openly have concluded that it is time for them to stand up and be counted. They do this by writing, speaking, or voting on issues they consider important. ‘ Excuse me, what’s your opinion ? Why don’t you stand up and be counted ? If you want to see some changes made, stand up and be counted !’ ‘ How many of you little fellows would like to go to market ? Hurry, stand up and be counted !’ Henrietta Hen called.

Idiom of the day :- take it / (To) take it

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To endure trouble, criticism, or abuse. ex. “Say whatever you want about me. I can take it.” 

Idiom of the day :- Sell-by date

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The point at which something is no longer at its best and is beginning a natural decline A : Most footballers are past their sell-by date at thirty-five but Bobby is still a brilliant player. In his last match he scored four times — here was only one problem. B : What was that ? A : They were own goals ! This term was first used during the early 1970s to indicate when a food product should be sold. the sell-by date is printed on edible products in shops so that the consumer can check their freshness. Food which is past its sell-by date cannot legally be sold.

Idiom of the day :- zonk out / (To) zonk out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To fall asleep.