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Idiom of the day :- lose (someone) / (To) lose (someone)

Idiom of the day :- lose (someone) / (To) lose (someone)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This is often used when someone is chasing someone OR being chased by someone. If you’re being chased by someone and you manage to get away you can say – “I lost him!” – The person chasing you can say the same thing – “I lost him”. 

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Idiom of the day :- Cast something in someone’s teeth

Idiom of the day :- Cast something in someone’s teeth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Otto is furious ! His dentist keeps casting his bill in Otto’s teeth. ‘I won’t pay it !’ Otto cried. ‘It’s far too much – and besides, the dammed teeth don’t even fit properly ! I’d like to fling them back in his teeth !’ To cast / fling / throw something in someone’s teeth is to continually remind someone of something disagreeable or unpleasant. ‘If I made a mistake, I’ll correct it. But please don’t fling my error in my teeth,’ the dentist pleaded.

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Idiom of the day :- At each other’s throats 

Idiom of the day :- At each other’s throats 

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Ian and Alfonso have never gotten along together. As Long as I can remember they’ve been at each other’s throats. That is to say they have always beenquarrelling, arguing and – on occasion – fighting. ”We’ve been at each other’s throats so long we’ve forgotten why we’re mad at each other,” Alfonso said.

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Idiom of the day :- A burning question

Idiom of the day :- A burning question

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

The last time you were asked a burning question, did you see smoke and fire coming from it ? I doubt it, for a burning question simply describes a question of great interest or importance. ‘The burning question is who will win the beauty contest ?’ ‘The burning question is this : where were you tonight ?’