Idiom of the day :- Like it or lump it
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
No one seems to know where this expression comes from. What we do know is that it means to put up with something unpleasant — such as a decision or a situation — without protesting or complaining. ‘It’s no use making a scene, ‘ Willy’s mother said. ‘Like it or lump it, I insist that you finish eating your breakfast.’
Idiom of the day :- Everything but the kitchen sink
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Almost everything one can think of. Almost everything and anything has been included.
Idiom of the day :- field day / (To have a) field day
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be able to exploit something to become successful. etc. ex. “The press had a field day with the story of the senator’s affair.”
Idiom of the day :- Not in the least?
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Not at all. ex. “P1: Were you surprised that he failed the FCE? P2: Not in the least.”
Idiom of the day :- clear the table / (To) clear the table
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To remove all dishes, cutlery, etc. from a table after a meal. ex. “You clear the table, and I’ll do the dishes.”
Idiom of the day :- Blue Moon
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A rare event or occurance.
Idiom of the day :- In one’s heart of hearts
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘In my heart of hearts I think you’re the nicest mouse in the entire world,’ Timothy blushed. Accepting his gift, Josephine answered : ‘In my heart of hearts, I think you’re wonderful too.’ When we speak of one’s heart of hearts we are referring to a person’s deep, secret, innermost feelings.
Idiom of the day :- Cut to the Chase
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Leave out all the unnecessary details and just get to the point.
Idiom of the day :- fit the bill / (To) fit the bill
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be adequate/suitable for something. ex. “He wasn’t the perfect candidate, but he fit the bill enough to get hired.”
Idiom of the day :- lose one’s temper / (To) lose one’s temper
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To become angry. ex. “He has a short fuse, and loses his temper quite often.”
