Idiom of the day :- Cook the books
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The books referred to here are those used to keep business accounts, and naturally they are supposed to be precise and accurate. ‘Except, of course, when someone cooks the books !’ the boss said. Cooking the books is a very serious matter because when one does that he or she makes false or inaccurate entries to make profits look better, or worse — or even to hide stolen funds !
Idiom of the day :- Have the constitution of an ox
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In this expression, the word ‘constitution’ means the whole physical and mental composition of a person. That’s why people who have the constitution of an oxpossess an amazing amount of strength, particularly in being able to work hard or to overcome misfortune. ‘Albert recovered from his illness quickly. He must have the constitution of an ox.’
Idiom of the day :- Mumbo Jumbo
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Nonsense or meaningless speech.
Idiom of the day :- Funny Farm
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A mental institutional facility.
Idiom of the day :- Live out of a suitcase
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
People who do a lot of traveling and stay in various places away from homeoften say they live out of a suitcase. Mr. Howe, for example, is tired of traveling. When I accepted this job I had no idea I’d have to live out of a suitcase six or seven months of the year,’ he complained.
Idiom of the day :- turn a blind eye to something / (To) turn a blind eye to something
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To ignore something and pretend you did not see it. ex. “The usher turned a blind eye to the boy who snuck into the theater.”
Idiom of the day :- follow in (someone’s) footsteps / (To) follow in (someone’s) footsteps
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To follow someone’s example and do what that person did/does. ex. “I followed in my brother’s footsteps and also became a teacher.”
Idiom of the day :- Lead by the nose
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I fully understand that people don’t like being led by the nose,’ Timothy said. ‘ Most mice object to that too,’ he noted. ‘How do you elephants feel about it ?’ I asked. The elephant he was leading didn’t reply. To lead by the nose is to control someone. ‘ And make them do what you want, ‘ Timothy added.
Idiom of the day :- Generous to a fault
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘Now just a moment, dear !’ Snod sighed. ‘I married you because you were generous and kind. But really, you’re generous to a fault !’ Snod is saying his wife is overly generous. In fact, if she has a fault it is that she’s too generous. That’s what generous to a fault means.
Idiom of the day :- Kick back
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
I’ll introduce you to the man in charge of the building project if we can agree on akick back,’ Ambrose said. What he means is that he expects to receive a fee or a commission for his service. ‘If the meeting leads to a contract I’ll give you a 15% kick back,’ Ambrose’s friend agreed.
