10 Common Idioms with the Word “Day”
All In A Day’S Work (Excl.)
Definition:
That’s what I’m here for; although I have accomplished something, it is part of what I’m expected to do
For example:
Jim, you really did well on that presentation! —Oh, all in a day’s work!
Be A Cold Day In Hell
Definition:
(Something that) will never happen
For example:
It’ll be a cold day in Hell when I go out with you.
A Cold Day In July
Definition:
(Something that) will never happen
For example:
It’ll be a cold day in July when our team wins the championship. We’re terrible.
A Day Late And A Dollar Short
Definition:
Too delayed and insignificant to have much effect
For example:
Thanks for sending the extra workers, but you were a day late and a dollar short.
Back In The Day
Definition:
In the past, at one time
For example:
Back in the day, there were ten restaurants on this street. Now there are only two.
(Seen in the) Cold Light of Day
Definition:
From a realistic rather than wishful perspective
For example:
Seen in the cold light of day, our plan is unlikely to work.
(Your) Days Are Numbered
Definition:
(You) will die soon.
For example:
Your days are numbered if you keep driving while drunk.
Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day
Definition:
Complex projects take time
For example:
I realize we’ll have to divert manpower to the programming for the new website, but Rome wasn’t built in a day.
At the End of the Day
Definition:
In the final analysis; when all is said and done
For example:
The insurgent candidate has been getting lots of attention, but at the end of the day a party insider will probably be nominated.
Make Someone’s Day
Definition:
Do something pleasing that puts someone in a good mood
For example:
Thanks for the flowers! They really made my day.