Idiom of the day :- Draw the longbow
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘I have played my violin in Paris in front of thousands of people,’ Buddy smiled. Personally, I think Buddy is drawing the longbow. To draw the longbow means tomake an exaggerated remark or to tell an elaborate story in order to impress someone. A longbow is a large bow used to shoot arrows great distances. This is a British expression.
Idiom of the day :- pass the time / (To) pass the time
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To do something to keep busy. ex. “What do you do to pass the time around here?”
Idiom of the day :- Hands down
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Easily; by far. ex. “She is hands down the most beautiful girl in class.”
Idiom of the day :- A clean bill of health
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Long ago ships leaving a port had to have a certificate ( called a bill of health ) stating that they were free of infectious disease. Today a clean bill of health is a way of saying a person or thing is healthy or satisfactory. ‘The doctor gave Mr. Lee a clean bill of health and is sending him home today,’ Nurse Rose smiled.
Idiom of the day :- Dog Days of Summer
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
The hottest days of the summer season.
Idiom of the day :- keep someone up / (To) keep someone up
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To not allow someone to sleep. ex. “The neighbors’ party kept me up all night.”
Idiom of the day :- Bear fruit
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
When trees or vines bear fruit they produce fruit. Idiomatically, bear fruit means toproduce a desired effect or to achieve a successful result. ‘I’ve studied hard. I hope my efforts will bear fruit,’ Josh said. ‘Ha,’ Robert laughed. ‘ MY work bore fruit this morning when I sold a painting.
Idiom of the day :- Faux pas
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Embarrassing social mistake A : I had a drink with our new neighbor, Mrs. Zambuni. We talked about all sorts of things, even politics. I said that all politicians were liars and should be put in prison ! B : Oh dear you’ve made a huge faux pas. Her father has been a Member of Parliament for twenty-five years ! Meaning false step, this French expression only describes mistakes which are made in a social situation, for example, at a meeting or party.
Idiom of the day :- Too big for one’s boots
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Bobby has risen through the ranks so quickly that there are some who think he’s now much too big for his boots. That is, he is very conceited, acts self-important and is overly ambitious. ‘Bobby has gotten too big for his boots,’ the general said. ‘He’s starting to give me orders now !’
Idiom of the day :- Flip The Bird
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To raise your middle finger at someone.
