Idiom of the day :- Spill the Beans
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Did you know that Harry was going to take Kathy on a Caribbean cruise ? Yes, I did. He was planning on surprising her with the tickets fro their anniversary, but someone spilled the beans. What a shame ! That was supposed to have been a surprise. Yes, it’s too bad that someone told her about the trip beforehand and ruined Harry’s surprise. That’s OK. Her enthusiasm was not dampened in the least!
Idiom of the day :- You can’t teach an old dog new tricks
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A proverb meaning that old people can’t learn anything new.
Idiom of the day :- Horsefeathers
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Everyone knows that horses do not have feathers. That, I imagine, is why this interjection is used to express disbelief. ‘Horsefeathers 1 I don’t believe a word of your excuse,’ the boss said. the word also expresses discontent. ‘Oh, horsefeathers 1 I’ve just missed my bus, ‘ Richard complained.
Idiom of the day :- Foam at the Mouth
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be enraged and show it.
Idiom of the day :- Down-to-earth (adj.)
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Not arrogant, approachable. ex. “He was a kind, down-to-earth individual, without a hint of pretense.”
Idiom of the day :- Bimbo
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A young woman who is not very intelligent but is particularly attractive A : Frank’s new wife Marie looks exactly like the film star Marilyn Monroe. She’s got blonde hair and always wears sexy clothes. B : She sounds like a bimbo to me. I thought frank preferred intellectual women. What do they talk about ? A : Marie is certainly not a bimbo — she’s very brainy and works as a scientist. Most of the time they talk about nuclear physics ! This word was originally used in America in the first part of this century. It was short for the Italian bambino meaning baby. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the word became popular again and found its new meaning of an attractive but stupid young woman. A variation is himbo which can be sued to describe a man with similar characteristics.
Idiom of the day :- All’s fair in love and war
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In love and war the rules of proper social behavior aren’t always obeyed. From that, there are times when people justify their selfish behavior by saying all’s fair in love and war. ‘It’s hard to believe there are people who think all’s fair in love and war so it’s OK to cheat in an examination.’ Ted said.
Idiom of the day :- Money does not grow on trees
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
William asked his boss for a raise. ‘I need more money because the cost of everything is going up,’ he said. The boss looked at William and sighed. ‘Let me be frank with you, William: Money doesn’t not grow on trees.’ William signed and departed empty-handed because he knew that this expression means that money is not so plentiful that one can pick it off the trees like leaves.
Idiom of the day :- In clover
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Clover is a type of grass with sweet flowers enjoyed by both cattle and bees. When people are in ( the ) clover, they are living happily and comfortably for they are prosperous and successful. ‘ Mr. Jardine is in clover now that he has sold his business and retired to the country.’
Idiom of the day :- Go Down Like A Lead Balloon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be received badly by an audience.
