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Idiom of the day :- Plain Jane

Idiom of the day :- Plain Jane

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A plain Jane is a girl or young woman whose looks are ordinary or common. Because ‘plain’ and ‘Jane’ rhyme, this is a rhyming idiom used to describe a girl — regardless of her name — who is neither pretty nor ugly. ‘Betsy was a plain Jane when we were in school but she’s certainly a beautiful girl today.’

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Idiom of the day :- break the news to someone/ to break “it” to someone / (To) break the news to someone/ to break “it” to someone

Idiom of the day :- break the news to someone/ to break “it” to someone / (To) break the news to someone/ to break “it” to someone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To tell someone some important news, usually bad news. ex. “I hate to be the one to break it to you, but your wife has been cheating on you.” 

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Idiom of the day :- Off to a flying start

Idiom of the day :- Off to a flying start

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When the gun sounded cark was off to a flying start. A flying start is a fast or successful beginning. ‘I get up early so I can begin my day with a flying start,’ Clark said, ‘and my team has got off to a flying start by winning its first five races this season,’ he grinned.

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Idiom of the day :- In good shape/ condition

Idiom of the day :- In good shape/ condition

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Physically and functionally sound and sturdy. “Shape” is generally used more for people. ex. “The car is in good condition. Bill is in good shape.”