American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- Wine and Dine

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

When somebody is treated to an expensive meal.

Idiom of the day :- bite to eat / (A) bite to eat

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

A snack, some food. ex. “Let’s go grab a bite to eat before we go to the game.” 

Idiom of the day :- Put someone on a pedestal

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

People we respect or think of as heroes often end up as statues in parks and museums. The base of a statue is called a pedestal. Metaphorically, to admire a person to an extreme degree is to put him on a pedestal. ‘I think Alvin and Susan have put their teacher on a pedestal.’

Idiom of the day :- drive a hard bargain / (To) drive a hard bargain

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To be firm when bargaining about something. ex. “You drive a hard bargain, but alright, I’ll pay you $10 for the lamp.” 

Idiom of the day :- Kitty-corner

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Diagonally across. Sometimes called Catty-Corner as well.

Idiom of the day :- ( As ) Ripe as a cherry

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Rodney was taking a stroll when he came upon a nice big plate of fresh cherries. ‘I don’t know where those cherries came from,’ he burped, ‘but I could see that they were as ripe as a cherry, so I ate them.’ He burped again. ‘Besides, I wanted to see if it’s true that fruit said to be ( as ) ripe as a cherry is really fully mature and ready to eat.’ Having said that, Rodney slid away. To a hungry bird, he probably looked ripe as a cherry himself !

Idiom of the day :- born yesterday / (To not be) born yesterday

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To not be naive or gullible. ex. “You expect me to believe that? C’mon, I wasn’t born yesterday.” 

Idiom of the day :- In bad odor

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Chadwick’s owner may think he’s a sweet and adorable pussy cat … but he’s certainly in bad odor with the mice ! ‘He’s been in bad odor with us since the moment we saw him,’ one of the mice frowned. To be in bad odor with someone means to have aterrible reputation and to be thoroughly disliked. This expression is primarily British.

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.