American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Bimbo / (A) Bimbo

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A foolish/empty girl. The term “male bimbo” is also used. ex. “John only talks about his car and his clothes. He’s a real male bimbo.” 

Idiom of the day :- a golden opportunity / (To) a golden opportunity

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A good chance to succeed, a good investment. ex. “I didn’t have money to buy that restaurant. I missed a golden opportunity.” 

Idiom of the day :- Second nature (to someone)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Easy and natural. ex. “Scoring goals is second nature to him.” 

Idiom of the day :- Make an exhibition of oneself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Robert’s paintings are being exhibited at a famous art gallery. ‘I think I’ll make an exhibition of myself, too.’ Robert said. What Robert doesn’t seem to understand is that when people make exhibitions of themselves they behave foolishly in public. ‘Robert, you’re being silly !’ his wife cried. ‘Stop making such an exhibition yourself !’

Idiom of the day :- blast / (A) blast

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A great time; a fun time. ex. “We had a blast at the party last night.” 

Idiom of the day :- Once in a while

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Occasionally. ex. “Once in a while I’ll pick up my old guitar and play a couple of tunes.” 

Idiom of the day :- have a sweet tooth / (To) have a sweet tooth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To love to eat candy or other sweets. 

Idiom of the day :- Across the board

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that applies to all (cases), to everyone, etc. ex. “We were happy to see an across-the-board improvement in our test scores.” 

Idiom of the day :- Measure up

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Danny thought it would be great to wear a soldier’s uniform. Hurrying to the nearest enlistment office, he asked if he measured up. ‘I’m sorry to say, young man, that you don’t measure up,’ an officer said. To measure up means to meet a required standard or have the necessary qualifications for something.

Idiom of the day :- Suit yourself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Have it your way; As you wish; ex. “I wouldn’t walk around that neighborhood at night, but if you really want to, suit yourself.”