English Idioms: Draw fire

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Every dog has its day
Meaning: Everyone has a time of success and satisfaction.
Example: You may become successful in your business someday. Every dog has his day.

English Idioms About “General”
Idiom: Come to your attention
Meaning: (Also come to your notice) said when you notice something.
Example: It has recently come to the workers attention that changes are taking place in the company because of financial problems.

English Idioms About “Sexuality”
Idiom: A bit of fluff
Meaning: (Also a bit of skirt.) A sexually attractive woman.
Example: I saw him yesterday with a bit of fluff.

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Call off the dogs
Meaning: Said when you want someone to stop criticizing you.
Example: Please, call off the dogs. I apologize for what I have done.

English Idioms About “War”
Idiom: Ride shotgun
Meaning: To ride shotgun means to sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a trip. Figuratively, the phrase refers to the support or aid given to someone in a situation or project. The expression riding shotgun is derived from shotgun messenger, a colloquial term for express messenger. A special armed employee of the express service using the stage for transportation of bullion or cash would sit beside the driver, carrying a short shotgun (or alternatively a rifle), to provide an armed response in case of threat to the cargo.
Example: Would you like to come to the party and ride shotgun? We really need your help!

English Idioms About “Animals”
Idiom: Cat got your tongue
Meaning: Why aren’t you speaking?
Example: Tell us about the trip. What happened? What’s the matter? A cat got your tongue!