American Idioms

Idiom of the day :- lay low / (To) lay low

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

SEE “KEEP A LOW PROFILE” 

Idiom of the day :- mention something in passing / (To) mention something in passing

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To mention something casually. ex. “She mentioned something in passing about going to check out the new Wes Anderson movie tonight.” 

Idiom of the day :- Put all one’s eggs in one basket

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

‘A wise and cautious bird does not put all her eggs in one basket,’ Winifred said. ‘To do that would be to invite disaster.’ Those who put all their eggs in one basketplace all their hopes, money or trust in one plan, scheme or adventure. And that, as Winifred will tell you, is risky !

Idiom of the day :- Talk a mile a minute

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Sybil is a continuous talker. When Winston bought a new motorbike he thought he might be able to silence her. But no. Fast a she goes, she still talks a mile a minute. To talk a mile a minute is to talk on and on rapidly.

Idiom of the day :- look the other way / (To) look the other way

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To ignore something on purpose. ex. “In some countries, customs officials can be paid to look the other way.” 

Idiom of the day :- wash one’s hands of someone/something / (To) wash one’s hands of someone/something

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To end one’s association with someone or something. ex. “I washed my hands of Tom. I wanted nothing more to do with him.” 

Idiom of the day :- leave someone alone / (To) leave someone alone

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To stop bothering someone. ex. “Leave me alone! I don’t want to talk to anyone.” 

Idiom of the day :- Bite Your Tongue

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

To avoid talking.

Idiom of the day :- French Kiss

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

An open mouth kiss where tongues touch. 

Idiom of the day :- In The Buff

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Nude.