Idioms for Music 1. Dance to someone’s tune Meaning: To act according to someone else’s wishes or commands.In a Sentence: The employees had to dance to the boss’s tune to keep their jobs.Other Ways to Say: Follow someone’s lead, Obey someone’s wishes. 2. Face the music Meaning: To accept the consequences of one’s actions.In a…
Idioms for Nature 1. Turn over a new leaf Meaning: To start fresh or change for the better.In a Sentence: After failing his exam, Mark decided to turn over a new leaf and study harder.Other Ways to Say: Make a fresh start, Start afresh. 2. Barking up the wrong tree Meaning: To pursue a mistaken…
Idioms for Nervous 1. Shaking like a leaf Meaning: Trembling due to nervousness or fear.In a Sentence: As he approached the stage, Jack was shaking like a leaf.Other Ways to Say: Trembling uncontrollably, Quivering. 2. Butterflies in the stomach Meaning: Feeling nervous or anxious.In a Sentence: I had butterflies in my stomach before the exam.Other…
Idioms for Never Going to Happen 1. When monkeys fly out of my butt Meaning: Something that will never happen.In a Sentence: Dad said he’d buy me a pony when monkeys fly out of my butt.Other Ways to Say: When pigs fly, When hell freezes over. 2. When pigs fly Meaning: Something that is impossible…
Idioms for New 1. Break the ice Meaning: To initiate conversation or lighten the mood in a social situation.In a Sentence: Playing a game helped break the ice at the party, and soon everyone was laughing and having fun.Other Ways to Say: Warm up, Get acquainted. 2. Brand new Meaning: Completely new and unused.In a…
Idioms for Nice 1. Butter wouldn’t melt in their mouth Meaning: Looking innocent or harmless but may not be so.In a Sentence: Even though Tom broke the window, he acts as if butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth.Other Ways to Say: Innocent-looking, Deceitful appearance. 2. As nice as pie Meaning: Very kind or pleasant.In a…
Idioms for Teaching 1. A piece of cake Meaning: Something very easy to do.In a Sentence: The math homework was a piece of cake; I finished it in five minutes.Other Ways to Say: Easy as pie, A walk in the park. 2. Teach someone a lesson Meaning: To punish or correct someone so they learn…
Idioms for Night 1. Hit the sack Meaning: To go to bed.In a Sentence: I’m exhausted; it’s time to hit the sack.Other Ways to Say: Go to sleep, Hit the hay. 2. Burn the midnight oil Meaning: To work late into the night.In a Sentence: She had to burn the midnight oil to finish the…
Idioms for Old 1. Long in the tooth Meaning: To be old or aging.In a Sentence: My grandpa may be a bit long in the tooth, but he still loves to tell stories from his youth.Other Ways to Say: Getting up there in age. 2. Over the hill Meaning: Past one’s prime; getting old.In a…
Idioms for Pain 1. Bite the bullet Meaning: To endure a painful or unpleasant situation with courage.In a Sentence: She decided to bite the bullet and tell her boss the truth.Other Ways to Say: Tough it out, Face the music, Get it over with. 2. Pain in the backside Meaning: Something or someone irritating or…