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Idiom of the day :- Pooh-pooh

Idiom of the day :- Pooh-pooh

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Completely turn down / treat with contempt an idea or suggestion without further consideration or discussion A : I asked my parents if I could go to Australia with my friends but they pooh-poohed the idea. They said that I wasn’t old enough to travel so far on my own. B : How did you change their mind ? A : I told them I’d pay for the trip myself ! One of the first known appearances of this word was in Shakespeare’s play, ‘Hamlet’ in the form puh ; ‘Affection, puh ! You speake like a greene girle.’ During the 17th century the word became a double word — pooh-pooh — in order to provide greater emphasis.

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Idiom of the day :- Have the devil’s own time

Idiom of the day :- Have the devil’s own time

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Douglas is having the devil’s own time getting used to his new job. It’s more troublesome than he imagined. To have the devil’s own time means to go through a difficult and drawn-out struggle. ‘I also have the devil’s own time trying to get home in the evening rush-hour traffic,’ Douglas said.

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Idiom of the day :- Save one’s bacon

Idiom of the day :- Save one’s bacon

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To save one’s bacon is to escape trouble or to save one’s life. This idiom is frequently used light-heartedly. ‘So, you’re late for work again,’ the boss frowned. ‘What excuse do you have to save your bacon this time ?’ ( Escape trouble ) ‘During the fire I had to jump from the window to save my bacon,’ Roy said. ( Save one’s life )

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Idiom of the day :- Feel Like a Million Dollars

Idiom of the day :- Feel Like a Million Dollars

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

I bumped into Nick at the salon yesterday. He looked great, but I noticed that he had a slight limp when he walked. I guess you didn’t know that he had an operation on his knee. No, I didn’t. How’s he feeling ? He says he’s feeling like a million dollars now. Apparently the pain in his knee is all gone. It’s good that he’s feeling so wonderful. It must be a refreshing change not having to put up with all that discomfort.

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Idiom of the day :- It’s later than you think

Idiom of the day :- It’s later than you think

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

David rarely looks at the clock. That probably explains why he spends all his time working. But beware, David, it may be later than you think ! That is , time moves by quickly so if you have something to do or you want to enjoy yourself you should seize the opportunity. You may have less time than you realize !