10 Common Idioms with DAY

In this lesson, you will learn 10 common idioms with DAY that are often used in conversations. 


ONE DAY | SOME DAY 
When you talk about some time in the future. 

Examples: 

• I'd like to visit Sydney one day. 
• One day I'd like to have my own apartment and live there by myself. 
• I lived in Germany for two years and I'll definitely go back there some day. 

​DAY AND NIGHT 
All the time 

Examples: 

• You can hear the traffic noise day and night. 
• The baby has been crying day and night. 
• The store is open day and night so you can go any time. 
• Every member of the team has worked day and night on the new product launch. 

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DAY IN, DAY OUT 
When you talk about something that you do every day for a long period of time. 

Examples: 

• I have to do the same boring tasks day in, day out. 
• I used to drink coffee day in, day out, but I rarely do now. 
• I don't like eating the same food day in, day out. 

Note: Something that you do every day for a long time, especially in a way that is boring. 


FROM ONE DAY TO THE NEXT 
If something changes from one day to the next, it changes suddenly. 

Examples: 

• In my job, I never know what to expect from one day to the next. 
• I really don't like it when my boss tells me to complete tasks from one day to the next. 
• I never know what my schedule will be. My shift may change from one day to the next. 

AT THE END OF THE DAY (informal) 
After you have taken everything into consideration. 

Examples: ​

• At the end of the day you will decide for yourself where you want to live. 
• You may ask other people for advice, but at the end of the day, it's up to you. 
• I got a great job offer in China, but at the end of the day, I decided to stay in my country. 

THE OTHER DAY 
At some point in the recent past, a few days ago. 

Examples: 

• We met for a coffee the other day. 
• I met an old friend of mine in the mall the other day. 
• I forgot to tell you that I got an email from him the other day. He's coming back from the States in the summer. 

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IN THIS DAY AND AGE 
At the present time, nowadays, these days, in the modern world 

Examples: 

• Healthy eating should be one of your main priorities in this day and age. 
• 'Food prices keep going up and up.' -- 'What do you expect in this day and age?' 
• The Internet is the most important source of information in this day and age. 

MAKE SOMEONE'S DAY 
To make someone very happy 

Examples: 

• Just seeing the smile on her face made my day. 
• Thank you all for the birthday wishes. You really made my day. 
• Getting compliments on my appearance always makes my day. 

CALL IT A DAY (informal) 
If you 'call it a day', you stop an activity for the rest of the day. (e.g. work, study) 

Examples: 

• I can't call it a day. I need to work a couple more hours. 
• I have one last question for you and then we can call it a day. 
• Can we call it a day and continue next time? (= to stop a lesson or something else) 

(AS) CLEAR AS DAY | (AS) PLAIN AS DAY 
When something is easy to see or understand. 

Examples: 

• It's as clear as day who's going to win the competition. 
• It's plain as day that they like each other. (= it's obvious) 
• Their furniture is easy to assemble and the instructions are as clear as day, so don't worry.  

Other lessons: 
Phrases with HAVE and TAKE 
10 Ways to Say that Something is Bad 
10 Ways to Say that Something is Good 
6 Ways to Say that Something is Cheap 
6 Ways to Say that Something is Expensive 
Commonly Used Phrases in Spoken English 


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