American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- fresh pair of eyes / (A) fresh pair of eyes

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A new reader, someone who hasn’t seen something before. ex. “Hey can you come check out this report? We need a fresh pair of eyes.” 

Idiom of the day :- A bed of roses

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Mimi is absolutely convinced that life is a bed of roses. ‘The only time it’s not a bed of roses is when I’m called upon to chase mice,’ Mimi yawned. A bed of rosesdescribes a situation that is agreeable and gives peace, comfort and pleasure.

Idiom of the day :- Cast Iron Stomach

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Someone who has no problems, complications or ill effects with eating anything or drinking anything.

Idiom of the day :- work one’s fingers to the bone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

to work extremely, especially for a long time After years of working her fingers to the bone to give her children a a good future, she managed to achieve her goal.

Idiom of the day :- Walk a tightrope

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This idiom originated with acrobats who perform dangerous acts on tightropes. When someone walks a tightrope he’s in an awkward or hazardous situation where he cannot afford to make mistake. ‘I walk a tightrope trying to please my boss, keep the audience happy, and not make any errors,’ Eric sighed.

Idiom of the day :- take the rap (for something) / (To) take the rap (for something)

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To accept responsibility, admit that one is guilty of something. ex. “I thought that Bill was responsible for the mix-up, but his friend Tom took the rap.” 

Idiom of the day :- take something lying down / (To) take something lying down

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To endure something unpleasant without fighting back. ex. “I’m not going to take this type of treatment lying down!” 

Idiom of the day :- On the wagon

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Not drinking alcohol. ex. “P2: Hey let’s go out for a couple of beers tonight. P2: I can’t, I’m on the wagon.” 

Idiom of the day :- Flagship

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Something which represents the best that can be offered A : The ‘beard tax’ was the flagship of the last government. They said it was an important contribution to society. I agree with them. B : But nobody likes new taxes and a tax on men’s beards seems very unfair. Why do you agree with them ? A : Because it was so unpopular they lost the next election ! A flagship is the most important ship in a fleet. The expression can now be used to describe the most important or prestigous item of a series or group. For example, a radio program, department store or publication can be a flagship.

Idiom of the day :- On Pins And Needles

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.