American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Second nature (to someone)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Easy and natural. ex. “Scoring goals is second nature to him.” 

Idiom of the day :- Make an exhibition of oneself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Robert’s paintings are being exhibited at a famous art gallery. ‘I think I’ll make an exhibition of myself, too.’ Robert said. What Robert doesn’t seem to understand is that when people make exhibitions of themselves they behave foolishly in public. ‘Robert, you’re being silly !’ his wife cried. ‘Stop making such an exhibition yourself !’

Idiom of the day :- blast / (A) blast

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A great time; a fun time. ex. “We had a blast at the party last night.” 

Idiom of the day :- Once in a while

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Occasionally. ex. “Once in a while I’ll pick up my old guitar and play a couple of tunes.” 

Idiom of the day :- have a sweet tooth / (To) have a sweet tooth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To love to eat candy or other sweets. 

Idiom of the day :- Across the board

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that applies to all (cases), to everyone, etc. ex. “We were happy to see an across-the-board improvement in our test scores.” 

Idiom of the day :- Measure up

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Danny thought it would be great to wear a soldier’s uniform. Hurrying to the nearest enlistment office, he asked if he measured up. ‘I’m sorry to say, young man, that you don’t measure up,’ an officer said. To measure up means to meet a required standard or have the necessary qualifications for something.

Idiom of the day :- Suit yourself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Have it your way; As you wish; ex. “I wouldn’t walk around that neighborhood at night, but if you really want to, suit yourself.”

Idiom of the day :- Up to scratch

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Be of an acceptable /desired standard A : I think you should go to the optician and find out if your eyesight is up to scratch. B : Why do you say that ? A : Well last week I saw you talking to a lamp-post and asking it round for dinner ! Boxing was a common sport during the 18th and 19th centuries, but the rules were very different from those of today. The fight was not divided into bouts of a few minutes but continued non-stop until one of the men was knocked to the floor. Both fighters then had to go to a mark which had been scratched in the middle of the ring. If a man had been so badly injured that he could not come up to scratch within thirty seconds, he lost the fight and his opponent won. The expression is often used in the negative — for example, She wanted to be a singer but her voice wasn’t up to scratch.

Idiom of the day :- Icing On The Cake

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When you already have it good and get something on top of what you already have.