American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Wear and tear

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Damage as a result of normal use. ex. “They put a lot of wear and tear on their truck during their long road trip.” 

Idiom of the day :- Work hand in glove

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘We’ve got a new patient today,’ the doctor said, ‘but working hand in glove we’ll soon have him well and on his feet, nurse.’ what the doctor is saying is that by working together he and the nurse will accomplish the tasks, for to work hand in glove means to work in close partnership with someone.

Idiom of the day :- Tear someone off a strip

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Talk to someone angrily A : The next time I see Charlie I’m going to tear him of a strip. I lent him a book called ‘Improve Your Memory’ and he hasn’t given it back. He’s had it for over a year now. B : Why doesn’t he return it ? A : He says he keeps forgetting. This is based on the Old English verb tear which meant rage/ be violently angry. As is quite common in the evolution of a word, it has become confused with the more modern version, nowadays tear means pull apart/rip.

Idiom of the day :- Eat one’s heart out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘Life can be terrible at times,’ Mike sighed, ‘and this is one of those times. I’m in love with Mandy and Mandy doesn’t care for me. Oh, Mandy, you have me eating my heart out !’ Poor Mike. If he doesn’t look underfed it’s because to eat one’s heart out is to feel miserable wishing for something — or someone — one can’t have.

Idiom of the day :- A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for.

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You Are What You Eat

Idiom of the day :- You bet!

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Yes! Sure! I agree! No problem! 

Idiom of the day :- dream come true / (A) dream come true

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A great thing; a dream or wish that has become reality. ex. “Living in California is like a dream come true.” 

Idiom of the day :- Let Bygones Be Bygones

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To forget about a disagreement or arguement.

Idiom of the day :- A stag party

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

We’ve seen that when women get together to have a party it’s a hen party. A party consisting of only men is a stag party. A stag is a male deer. Frequently stag parties are held to honor a man who is about to get married. ‘The men in our office went to a stag party last night.

Idiom of the day :- Back to the salt mines

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

In Siberia, salt is found deep underground. Many years ago, prisoners were sent there and were forced to bring the salt to the surface. From that, back to the salt mineshas come to mean hard work of any kind, and this humorous expression refers togoing back to work. ‘The weekend is over it’s time to get back to the salt mines.’ Oliver sighed as he and his friends walked to work.