Phrase of the Day

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “the penny (has) dropped“ and its meaning is “used to say that someone has finally realised or understood something”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “good riddance“ and it is a phrase meaning “used to indicate that you are happy that someone (unwanted/ troublesome) is departed or something (unwanted/troublesome) is gone”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “tighten one’s belt“ and its meaning is “cut one’s expenditures; cut costs, be more economical/frugal, count the pennies, husband one’s resources, cut corners, save money”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is put the cart before the horse and it is a phrase meaning “do things in the wrong order; reverse/change the method of doing something”.  […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is burn/torch the midnight oil and its meaning is “to study or work (with concentration or dedication) late into the night”. […….]

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “rave and rant” and its meaning is “to shout angrily and to talk loudly”. […….]