Days Idioms
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Meaning: during the daytime
Example: Politicians strongly condemn corruption and nepotism during political rallies, yet they go ahead and misuse public resources in broad daylight. Read more ➺
Meaning: a day of a financial disaster
Example: My friends wait desperately for online sales on Black Friday. Read more ➺
Meaning: it is a day on which something terrible has happened
Example: My grandmother told me that it is a black day tomorrow. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look at all the possibilities and then to make a final decision
Example: At the end of the day, I have decided that law school would be the best path for me. Read more ➺
Meaning: the whole day, throughout the entire day
Example: The beggar had to beg all day long before getting enough money to feed his hungry children. Read more ➺
Meaning: a day in which not much happens, so it feels like it is taking very long to pass
Example: The shop did not make a lot of money today, we had a slow day. Read more ➺
Meaning: admirable results always take time
Example: The Oswal's have really worked hard in building their empire. Rome was after all not built in one day. Read more ➺
Meaning: have a great time doing something enjoyable
Example: The children had a field day when they were taken on a trip to the museum. Read more ➺
Meaning: hot, sultry days.
Example: During the dog days of summer, people prefer to remain indoors and go out as little as possible. Read more ➺
Meaning: the time of youth, innocence and inexperience
Example: They had met in their salad days and had fallen in love. Naturally, the union did not last long and they separated a few years later. Read more ➺
