Idiom of the day :- get on someone’s nerves / (To) get on someone’s nerves
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To annoy someone; to bother or irritate someone. ex. “I know that he’s harmless, but he still gets on my nerves for some reason.”
Idiom of the day :- Blow hot and cold
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Continually change one’s mind about something/someone A : I can’t understand it. First my wife says she wants to go to Paris with me and then she doesn’t. Why do you think she’s blowing hot and cold ? B : Well it’s a lovely romantic idea to take her there but perhaps she’s worried that it will cost you a lot of money — hotels, air tickets, restaurants … you know. A : No, it can’t be that. She’ll be paying for everything ! This expression originates from one of the famous fable written by the ancient Greek author, Aesop. The story is about a man who meets a demon in a wood. The man blows on his hands to warm them and so the demon invites him home and gives him a bowl of hot soup. When the man starts blowing on his soup to cool it the demon is terrified and throws him out of the house. The reason is that he is frightened of anything which can blow hot and cold from the same mouth !
Idiom of the day :- As cool as a cucumber
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you say that someone is as cool as a cucumber, you are emphasizing that they are very calm and relaxed, especially when you would not expect them to be. You can hardly be held responsible for Darrow waltzing in,cool as a cucumber, and demanding thousands of pounds.
Idiom of the day :- Give no quarter
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In this idioms the word ‘quarter’ refers to mercy or understanding. Therefore, to give no quarter is to be firm and show no mercy. ‘You have made me very, very angry,’ Billy’s mother said. ‘If you don’t return that piece of cake this instant I will give no quarter and you will be severely punished !’ That convinced Billy, and he returned the cake.
Idiom of the day :- get caught up / (To) get caught up
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To become involved, especially emotionally. ex. “I just got caught up in his plan and couldn’t think straight.”
Idiom of the day :- Come Hell Or High Water
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Any difficult situation or obstacle.
Idiom of the day :- Wet blanket
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A person who discourages others from having fun.
Idiom of the day :- think straight / (To) think straight
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To think clearly. ex. “I was so tired that I couldn’t think straight.”
Idiom of the day :- kept man/woman / (A) kept man/woman
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Someone who is in a relationship where the other person pays for everything. ex. “Stephen’s girlfriend always pays for everything. He’s such a kept man.”
Idiom of the day :- Tie the knot
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To get married.
