Idiom of the day :- Too big for one’s boots
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Bobby has risen through the ranks so quickly that there are some who think he’s now much too big for his boots. That is, he is very conceited, acts self-important and is overly ambitious. ‘Bobby has gotten too big for his boots,’ the general said. ‘He’s starting to give me orders now !’
Idiom of the day :- Flip The Bird
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To raise your middle finger at someone.
Idiom of the day :- Get in on the act
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Professor Alan is having trouble. Everyone in the auditorium seems to be getting in on the act today ! This idiom ( it’s a term from the theater ) refers to taking part in something while others are doing it. ‘I can tell that everyone enjoyed my lecture today,’ Professor Alan said, ‘because so many people wanted to get in on my act,’ he smiled.
Idiom of the day :- Over and done with
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘That’s it, it’s finished,’ the supervisor said. ‘I’m glad that job is finally over and done with.’ There’s nothing difficult about this idiom for it’s another way of saying that something — a job, a relationship, etc. — is finished. ‘I’ve enjoyed working with you,’ Aarok said. ‘I hope our association isn’t over and done with and that we’ll work together again.’
Idiom of the day :- Jaywalk
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk.
Idiom of the day :- Sing for one’s supper
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In this expression, ‘supper’ can mean money, food, or a home to live in. ‘Sing’ means about the same as ‘to work’. Therefore, the expression says that one must work to have what one desires. ‘Long ago I learned that I would have to sing for my supper if I wanted to succeed,’ Benny said.
Idiom of the day :- Gallows humor
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
It’s not likely that a criminal being walked to a gallows to be hanged would find much to laugh about. That’s why gallows humor refers to jokes that make fun of a very serious matter. ‘How can you children joke when our school’s burning down ? That’s gallows humor,’ the teacher frowned.
Idiom of the day :- A leading question
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A leading question is worded in such a way that the person being asked it is compelled to reply with an answer the questioner wants. ‘Have you stopped beating your dog ?’ is a leading question for the person must respond by either confessing or denying that he or she beats the dog.
Idiom of the day :- Uptight
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Conservative, nervous, nit-picky. “Stop being so uptight, relax a bit!”
Idiom of the day :- Off the air
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No longer on TV (or the radio). ex. “They took that show off the air in November because nobody watched it.”
