American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Over My Dead Body

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When you absolutely will not allow something to happen.

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.

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 ?’

Idiom of the day :- X marks the spot

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This is the exact spot. A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for.

Idiom of the day :- burst into tears / (To) burst into tears

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To start crying suddenly. ex. “She burst into tears when she heard the news.” 

Idiom of the day :- cut above (something) / (A) cut above (something)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Superior/ better (than something). ex. “The commercial claimed that this car company was a cut above the rest.” 

Idiom of the day :- For crying out loud!

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that is said when you are frustrated about how unfair or ridiculous something is. 

Idiom of the day :- Cry Over Spilt Milk

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When you complain about a loss from the past.

Idiom of the day :- run in the family / (To) run in the family

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To happen/ occur often in the family (through generations). ex. “P1: Frank is always so angry. P2: Yeah, his bad temper runs in the family.” 

Idiom of the day :- Yes man

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Murdoch is a happy boss, especially when he’s talking to Howard. Howard, you see, is a yes man and a yes man is someone who agrees with everything a person says — especially when that person is his superior. ‘Being a yes man keeps me out of trouble,’ Howard said, ‘ and it might even lead to a promotion !’