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Idiom of the day :- A lone wolf

Idiom of the day :- A lone wolf

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Most people enjoy companionship and like doing things in groups. There are some people, however, who are very private and prefer being alone. A person like that is often called a lone wolf. ‘No wonder Wally is a lone wolf.’ Martin said. ‘Listen to the way he sings to the moon !’

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Idiom of the day :- The penny drops

Idiom of the day :- The penny drops

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Oliver was sound asleep when a short but violent trembling action shook his room and rattled his bed. ‘That may be an earthquake,’ he thought, but then he remembered that he was an ant and the penny dropped. ‘Oh, that’s just someone around overhead,’ he said. This expression means to finally realize or understand something after spending a little time thinking about it.

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Idiom of the day :- Top dog

Idiom of the day :- Top dog

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A top dog is a person of authority and importance. One’s boss, for instance, could be said to be the top dog in a company. Or it could be someone of importance politically. ‘I’m curious to know who the new top dog will be at the Office of trade,’ Winnie said.

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Idiom of the day :- Miles away (2)

Idiom of the day :- Miles away (2)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When applied to people who are thinking, if they are miles away they are not listening to or concentrating on the subject immediately before them. ‘Sorry, I didn’t hear you,’ the stranger said. ‘My mind was miles away. i was wondering what my mother would be serving us for dinner tonight.’