American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- go-getter / (A) go-getter

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

*somewhat antiquated* An aggressive employee; a hard worker. ex. “Jim is a real go-getter.” 

Idiom of the day :- Make Ends Meet

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It’s almost impossible trying to keep up with the high cost of living. It’s true. Things are so expensive nowadays that it’s very difficult to make ends meet. You know, even with Lucie’s salary, our combined income is hardly enough to pay all the bills.

Idiom of the day :- Narrow-minded

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘There’s nothing wrong with you that can’t be cured,’ Dr Grouse said. ‘Just be more tolerant, stop being so critical, show more concern for others, and open your mind to new ideas. ‘ Willies looked shocked. ‘Are you telling me I’m narrow-minded ? That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard !’ Willies shouted — thus proving his narrow-mindedness.

Idiom of the day :- Welcome someone with open arms

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘Business has been terrible,’ Oscar’s boss said. ‘Why don’t you stand at the door and invite people in ?’ Happy to get out of the kitchen, Oscar welcomed the idea with open arms. To welcome someone or something with open arms is to accept someone in a friendly way or perform something happily and eagerly.

Idiom of the day :- Kick The Bucket

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Die.

Idiom of the day :- Just now

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Just a minute ago. ex. “He called me just now to tell me he was going to quit his job.” 

Idiom of the day :- Break one’s word

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Every year Billy makes the same old promises,’ the crowd hissed, ‘and every year he breaks his word.’ Apparently Mr. Billy can’t be trusted for to break one’s word is tofail to keep a promise. ‘Vote for me one more time and I swear I’ll never break my word again,’ Mr. Billy declared.

Idiom of the day :- beat around the bush / (To) beat around the bush

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To avoid getting to the point. ex. “Stop beating around the bush and tell me what you really think.” 

Idiom of the day :- Half-baked (adj.)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Foolish. ex. “He came up with a half-baked plan to win back his girlfriend.” 

Idiom of the day :- Play ostrich

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

It was once thought that when an ostrich was in danger it hid its head in the ground believing that if it couldn’t see anyone, no one could see it. That has led to the idea that if people refuse to face painful facts or unpleasant truths, they play ostrich. ‘Play’ here means ‘to act like.’