Idiom of the Day

 

Let's start using idioms or idiomatic expressions when we write. When idioms are used, it adds color and texture to language by creating images that convey meanings beyond those of the individual words that make them up. An idiom can be very colorful and make a 'picture' in our minds. It also shows the writer's familiarity with English. When you want to make your writing sound more conversational, including idioms can give your writing a more relaxed tone.

Idioms allow us to say a lot with few words. Idioms amplify your messages in a way that draws your readers in and helps awaken their senses. It adds dynamism and character to otherwise stale writing. They make your writing less monotonous and your readers will think that you are smart and knowledgeable. All the while ... you only clothe your writing with elaborate idioms to create an impact... saying too much with less. 

To perfect your English, you really need to become confident in using idioms and knowing the difference between breaking a leg and pulling someone's leg. So the idiom of the day is:

IDIOM: Bite the bullet

MEANING: Face the music, cross the Rubicon, have no choice, no alternative. It is an informal way of saying the person has to do something unpleasant ... because it is necessary.

ORIGIN: This phrase dates back to 1891 recorded by Rudyard Kipling in his novel The Light That Failed.  It was believed that the idiom originated from an ancient practice where a patient has to bite the bullet in between their teeth to cope with pain because a surgical procedure is being done without anesthesia.

USING IT IN A SENTENCE: Two senior citizens decide to bite the bullet and sold the house they live in for 60 years and spent their remaining days in the nursing home.