Days Idioms
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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 ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: A person, especially a politician, whose time of influence, fame, or power has passed.
Example: After the election defeat, the veteran senator was widely considered a yesterday's man, his political career effectively over. Read more ➺
Meaning: It is too soon to make a judgment about something.
Example: It's still early days, so the new project hasn't shown clear results yet. Read more ➺
Meaning: 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 more ➺
