Idiom of the day :- Corner the market in something
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
In this expression the word ‘corner’ means to have control of enough of something — it could be anything that is bought and sold — to be able to manipulate ( control ) its price. It’s the same as having a monopoly. ‘Now, if I could just corner the market in sand, I’d get rich !’ Winston laughed.
Idiom of the day :- serve someone right / (To) serve someone right
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To serve as appropriate punishment for someone. ex. “They put him in jail for 5 years? Serves him right!”
Idiom of the day :- Dog Latin / English / Chinese, etc
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘Dogs are friends of the whole human race,’ Fido barked in rather bad Latin. ‘A role in which I played a significant part,’ Scotty added. Fido and Scotty are conversing in dog Latin. To speak or write dog Latin / English / Chinese, etc. is to speak or write bad Latin, English, Chinese, etc. In other words, not like a native would speak or write it.
Idiom of the day :- eat one’s heart out / (To) eat one’s heart out
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To be envious or jealous (used mostly as a command). ex. “Eat your heart out Frank, I’m going to Paris!”
Idiom of the day :- rain cats and dogs / (To) rain cats and dogs
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
*somewhat archaic* To rain very hard. ex. “It was raining cats and dogs last night.” NB: Because of the antiquated nature of this idiom, it’s best to say “It was raining very heavily” instead.
Idiom of the day :- First and foremost
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
First and most importantly. ex. “First and foremost, you have to treat every customer with respect.”
Idiom of the day :- scratch the surface / (To) scratch the surface
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To begin finding out about something. ex. “We’ve only begun to scratch the surface in this field.”
Idiom of the day :- Elbow room
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Enough space (room) to feel comfortable.
Idiom of the day :- Last resort
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When Hubert got off the train at Microville all the hotels were full. As a last resort he stayed in an old inn on the edge of town. ‘It was my last resort,’ Hubert sighed. ( As a ) last resort is a course of action taken when all other methods or attempts have failed.
Idiom of the day :- Bring down the house
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This term originated in the theater. It refers to an act, a play, or a performance that is so enjoyable it produces loud cheers, applause or laughter. ‘The audiencebrought the house down at the end of our school play.’ ‘Lydia is so funny ! The moment she steps on stage she brings down the house.’
