Idiom of the day :- Worth one’s salt
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago workers were paid wages in salt. In fact, our word salary comes from the Latin word for salt. From that, a person worth his salt is very worthy, either because he has a good character or because he is a competent and valuable worker. ‘You’re sure worth your salt here,’ the boss said to Ryan.
Idiom of the day :- Knit one’s brows
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
As you might have noticed, Mr. Singh is in deep thought. You can tell because he is knitting his brows. Brows are one’s forehead or eyebrows, and to knit one’s browsis to wrinkle them while thinking. ‘I’m knitting my brows trying to solve a problem,’ Mr. Singh said.
Idiom of the day :- make something from scratch / (To) make something from scratch
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To make something by starting with the basic ingredients. ex. “P1: Did you bake that cake? P2: No, I made it from scratch.”
Idiom of the day :- wait on someone hand and foot / (To) wait on someone hand and foot
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To serve someone very well; to do anything someone asks you. ex. “I don’t mind making you coffee, but don’t expect me to wait on you hand and foot!”
Idiom of the day :- Cry Wolf
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Intentionally raise a false alarm.
Idiom of the day :- Smell Something Fishy
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Detecting that something isn’t right and there might be a reason for it.
Idiom of the day :- Back To The Drawing Board
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When an attempt fails and it’s time to start all over.
Idiom of the day :- Flea Market
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
A swap meet. A place where people gather to buy and sell inexpensive goods.
Idiom of the day :- Rome Was Not Built In One Day
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.
Idiom of the day :- a piece of one’s mind / (To give someone) a piece of one’s mind
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To scold, reprimand someone (for something they did). ex. “After I found out how badly Peter had treated his girlfriend, I gave him a piece of my mind.”
