Days
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 on
Meaning: hot, sultry days
Example: During the dog days of summer, people prefer to remain indoors and go out as little as possible. Read on
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 on
Meaning: a day of significance
Example: The day that I started my journey towards my real career was a red-letter day for me. Read on
Meaning: a usually humorous way of telling someone not to pursue something full time as he or she is not good at it
Example: I watched your performance at the theater today. My advice is don't give up your day job. Read on
Meaning: someone especially a politician whose career is finished
Example: The officer is retiring from his job next month, soon he will be a yesterday's man. Read on
Meaning: it is too soon to make a judgment about something
Example: The new measures seem to have worked, but it's early days yet and the Reserve Bank of India Governor would rather not make any comment about the country's economy. Read on
Meaning: ing: - for a very long time - for all time, - forever Examples: 1. You could try to convince her till doomsday, but she will not drop her demands. 2. This business is going to take me till doomsday. 3. We'll be here till doomsday if you go blathering
Example: ing: - for a very long time - for all time, - forever Examples: 1. You could try to convince her till doomsday, but she will not drop her demands. 2. This business is going to take me till doomsday. 3. We'll be here till doomsday if you go blathering Read on
Meaning: ing: the time when an unpleasant situation has to be dealt with. Example: Ignoring the study near exams will definitely bring you the day of reckoning
Example: ing
: the time when an unpleasant situation has to be dealt with. Example: Ignoring the study near exams will definitely bring you the day of reckoningRead onMeaning: refers to the work that is done regularly by someone
Example: Teaching difficult students might sound like a nightmare to other people but to teachers it is all in a day's work. Read on
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The Idioms Dictionary explains common English idioms that are popular worldwide, especially in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, and New Zealand.
