American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- sleep on something / (To) sleep on something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To think about something overnight. ex. “I’m not sure if I want to buy this car. I think I should sleep on it.” 

Idiom of the day :- On the cheap

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Things that are cheap are inexpensive. To do something on the cheap is to do itwithout spending much money. Last summer, for instance, Felix joined a tour to Europe and that it discovered was done on the cheap as the hotels were inexpensive and lunches were from hot dog stands.

Idiom of the day :- Have butterflies in one’s stomach

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

People who have butterflies in their stomachs are experiencing tension or excitement, usually brought on by anxiety while waiting to do something. This is often shortened to get/have butterflies. ‘I have butterflies in my stomach waiting to go on stage,’ the actress said. ‘I’ve got butterflies,’ the patient said as he was about to go into surgery.

Idiom of the day :- beat (someone) to the punch / (To) beat (someone) to the punch

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To do something before someone else has a chance to. ex. “I was going to ask her out, but John beat me to the punch.” ( = John asked her out before I had a chance to do so.) 

Idiom of the day :- chip on (one’s) shoulder / (To have a) chip on (one’s) shoulder

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

An aggressive or mean attitude. ex. “It’s really hard to talk to your brother. He always seems to have a chip on his shoulder”. 

Idiom of the day :- In the driver’s seat

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Some people enjoy being in the driver’s seat. One doesn’t even need a driver’s license to be there. That’s because to be in the driver’s seat is to be in a position of authority or in a position where one can control events. ‘Jack’s in the driver’s seat now that he’s been made supervisor.’

Idiom of the day :- Til the cows come home

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A long time.

Idiom of the day :- Rock hound

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Rover is thrilled with his collection of rocks. If I were a rock hound I suppose I’d be thrilled too, for a rock hound is a person who collects various kinds of rocks and minerals. ‘I’m only an amateur rock hound,’ Rover smiled. ‘My collection is small compared to those of my rock hound friends.’

Idiom of the day :- When Pigs Fly

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something that will never ever happen.

Idiom of the day :- Pull the plug

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To stop something. To bring something to an end.