American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- falling out / (A) falling out

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A disagreement/break in a friendship. ex. “We had a falling out over what she said.” 

Idiom of the day :- Bite the Dust

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Andy did exceptionally well in all of the track events, but he bit the dust in the high jump competition. Much to the disappointment of his fans, he went down in defeat, losing to a competitor from the visiting team.

Idiom of the day :- Puppy love

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The word puppy is from the French word ‘poupee’ meaning a little doll. Perhaps that’s why puppy love describes a temporary feeling of affection experienced by a young boy or girl. ‘It doesn’t take a genius to see that Angela and Tim like each other,’ Billy winked. ‘I think it’s puppy love.’

Idiom of the day :- pick up the tab / (To) pick up the tab

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To pay a bill. ex. “John, you picked up the tab last time. Let me pay this time.” 

Idiom of the day :- A head shrinker

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Feeling depressed, Roth visited his physician. ‘I think a frank talk with a head shrinker might benefit you,’ the doctor said. ‘I’ll send you to a shrink I know.’ You can imagine how relieved Roth was when he learned a head shrinker ( often shortened to a shrink ) isn’t a witch doctor : it’s a psychiatrist or a psychologist.

Idiom of the day :- Off the hook

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A fish that is able to get off the fishing hook and swim away is free of trouble. That’s the idea behind this idiom which means to avoid difficulty or get out of trouble. ‘I’m late for school,’ Mack said. ‘I had better think up a good excuse to get off the hook.’

Idiom of the day :- shot in the arm / (A) shot in the arm

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A boost. ex. “The good financial news was a real shot in the arm for Steve’s company.” 

Idiom of the day :- Old as the hills

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This expression — which means that something is very old or ancient — can be used when referring to just about anything or anybody. ‘I need a new hat. This one is asold as the hills.’ ‘Grandpa’s old as the hills but he stays in shape by jogging two or three miles every day.’

Idiom of the day :- A Chip On Your Shoulder

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Being upset for something that happened in the past. 

Idiom of the day :- Excuse my French

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Please forgive me for cussing.