Idiom of the day :- Smart money
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
‘When we talk of smart money we are not really speaking of money but ofprofessional investors and the places where they invest their money,’ Professor Bridge said. Here is an example of what he means : ‘Much of today’ssmart money is being invested in antiques and old paintings. Smart money seems to be avoiding the bond market.’
Idiom of the day :- Toe the line
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Obey orders/accept the policy or ideas of a group A : My friends are going on a protest march in Trafalgar Square. They say it’s very important and they expect me to come too. The problem is, I don’t really want to. B : Don’t worry. You don’t have to toe the line. Just tell your friends you’re going to do something else. What’s the march about anyway ? A : Human rights ! This expression comes from the House Of Commons, in the British Parliament, where two red lines are painted on the floor separating the members of the government from the opposition. A Member of Parliament who speaks is allowed to stand on the line but not to cross it. Originally the lines were set two sword lengths apart at a time when the MPs were allowed to take weapons into the room. If two MPs from opposing sides drew their swords they wouldn’t be able to touch each other without crossing the line and breaking the rules of the House.
Idiom of the day :- fall into place / (To) fall into place
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To become organized; to fit together. ex. “Once I started meditating, everything in my life began to fall into place.”
Idiom of the day :- follow one’s heart / (To) follow one’s heart
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To act according to your feelings/ emotions. ex. “I couldn’t decide what to do, so I just followed my heart.”
Idiom of the day :- raise (some) eyebrows / (To) raise (some) eyebrows
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To shock. ex. “The art show raised some eyebrows due to its explicit content.”
Idiom of the day :- Separate the sheep from the goats
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
This ancient expression is found in the Bible ( Matthew 25: 32 ). It means torecognize the difference between competent and incompetent, useful and useless people in a group and, when a selection is made, to choose only those who are capable, valuable or useful. ‘ Our new examination to select workers for promotion is designed to separate the sheep from the goats.’
Idiom of the day :- Beat A Dead Horse
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To force an issue that has already ended.
Idiom of the day :- In the air
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Everywhere. All around. ex. “Love is in the air, everywhere you look around.”
Idiom of the day :- Under construction
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
Being built or repaired. ex. “This road has been under construction for six months.”
Idiom of the day :- keep something to oneself / (To) keep something to oneself
Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-
To not let others know about something; to not reveal something. ex. “Hey, don’t tell anyone about your time in prison. Keep it to yourself.”
