Idioms are group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words. The use of idioms in a language adds colour to it and makes it more interesting for the listeners. In this article, we have compiled a list of 200 idioms and their meanings with sentences. …
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was born on the 18th of July, 1918 in Mvezo, South Africa. He was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Nelson Mandela was the country’s first black head of state, he was elected after his time in prison …
Michel de Nostredame, usually Latinised as Nostradamus, was born on the 14th of December, 1503 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France. He was a French astrologer, physician and reputed seer, who is best known for his book “Les Prophéties”. Nostradamus believed that he could predict the future and published his predictions in the book “Les Prophéties”. The book …
Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on the 29th of January, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi, United States. She is an American talk show host, television producer, actress, author, and philanthropist. Popularly known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which was the highest-rated television program of its kind in history. In 1994, she was inducted …
Steven Paul Jobs was born on the 24th of February, 1955 in San Francisco, California, United States. He was an American business magnate, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. He was the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs is widely recognized as a pioneer of the personal computer revolution …
Warren Edward Buffett was born on the 30th of August, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He is an American investor, business tycoon, philanthropist, and the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett is an investment guru and one of the richest and most respected businessmen in the world. He is noted for his …
William Shakespeare was born April 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom. He was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s greatest dramatist. William Shakespeare’s works are loved throughout the world, but his personal life is shrouded in mystery. His plays have been translated into …
Maya Angelou was born on the 4th of April, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. She was an American poet, writer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. Maya Angelou was raped at the age of …
Martin Luther King Jr. was born on the 15th of January, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. He was an American Christian minister and activist who became the most visible spokesperson and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 to 1968. He is best known for advancing civil rights through nonviolence and civil disobedience. …
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg was born on the 14th of May, 1984 in White Plains, New York, United States. He is an American media magnate, internet entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Mark Zuckerberg is known as the co-founder and CEO of the social-networking website Facebook, as well as one of the world’s youngest self-made billionaires. He is also, …
