American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- have a big mouth / (To) have a big mouth

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be a gossiper. To be a person who can’t keep a secret. ex. “Grandpa was telling a story and the kids were hanging on his every word.” 

Idiom of the day :- Day of reckoning

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

This is a time when (1) someone will be made to account for his misdeeds; or (2)a time when his will or judgment will be severely tested. (1) ‘Many children think Christmas is a day of reckoning when Santa evaluates their behavior and rewards them accordingly.’ (2) ‘It’s examination time again,’ Aaron sighed. ‘The day of reckoning is approaching !’

Idiom of the day :- Rain or shine

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

No matter what the weather is like. ex. “The game will be played tomorrow, rain or shine.” 

Idiom of the day :- Pull Someone’s Leg

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Hey, Al. I was invited to be a judge for the Miss America Beauty Pageant! Oh, really? Come on, you’re pulling my leg! No, honestly. Do you really think that I’m trying to fool you with a ridiculous story? Well, you’ve told me foolish stories before. I can assure you that this one is for real.

Idiom of the day :- Watch one’s language

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Long ago when our ancestors wrote using pictorial characters it was probably easy to watch one’s language. Today, however, watch your language is a command meaning to be careful how one speaks and especially to be careful not to say impolite or naughty things. ‘You boys watch your language or I’ll send you tot he office,’ the teacher warned.

Idiom of the day :- Have a ball

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Before being sent to prison Carl drove big cars and ate in expensive restaurants. No one knew where he got his money but he was certainly having a ball. When the judge sentenced him to prison he said, ‘ I hope you have a ball, Carl. ‘ To have a ball is tohave a wonderful time.

Idiom of the day :- beside oneself / (To be) beside oneself

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be really upset, emotional. ex. “My mom was really beside herself when she found out I had failed my English test.” 

Idiom of the day :- Make oneself scarce

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When something is scarce, it is hard to find; there’s not much of it around. When mother wants them to do some chores, there’s not much of Clara and Albert around either. They make themselves scarce. that is, they hide or disappear. ‘Oh ! Here comes mother. Let’s make ourselves scarce,’ Albert whispered.

Idiom of the day :- One’s face fell

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

For a dozen or more years Webster has worked for the ABC Company. Yesterday he was called into the boss’s office and told he would be replaced by a computer. Webster’s face fell. When someone’s face falls he looks terribly disappointed. If I were Webster, I’m sure my face would fall too.

Idiom of the day :- Wine and Dine

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.