Idioms for Acceptance 1. Go with the flow Meaning: To accept things as they happenIn a Sentence: When the school trip changed plans, Max just went with the flow. / I wanted pizza, but we had tacos. I went with the flow.Other Ways to Say: Roll with it / Just let it happen 2. Roll…
Idioms for Adults 1. Bite the bullet Meaning: To do something hard or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.In a Sentence: I had to bite the bullet and tell my friend the truth. / She bit the bullet and went to the dentist.Other Ways to Say: Face the music / Get it over with 2. Break…
Idioms for Achievement 1. Break the ice Meaning: To begin something and make people feel comfortable.In a Sentence: Our teacher played a game to break the ice on the first day of school. / Jake told a joke to break the ice before his class presentation.Other Ways to Say: Start things off / Get things…
Idioms for Advantage 1. Get a head start Meaning: To begin earlier than others so you have an advantage.In a Sentence: Jake got a head start on his homework and finished before dinner. / Our team got a head start in the race, so we were ahead from the beginning.Other Ways to Say: Begin early…
Idioms for Adventure 1. Hit the road Meaning: To start a journey or tripIn a Sentence: We packed our snacks and hit the road for the beach. / Dad said it’s time to hit the road before traffic gets bad.Other Ways to Say: Start a trip / Get going 2. Blaze a trail Meaning: To…
Idioms for Surprise 1. Jump out of your skin Meaning: To be extremely surprised or scared suddenly.In a Sentence: I almost jumped out of my skin when the balloon popped.Other Ways to Say: Get startled / Be shocked 2. Taken aback Meaning: To feel surprised and unsure what to say or do.In a Sentence: I…
Idioms for Thank You 1. Thanks a million Meaning: A strong way to say thank youIn a Sentence: Thanks a million for helping me with my homework. / Thanks a million for the ride to soccer practice.Other Ways to Say: I really appreciate it / Many thanks 2. Much obliged Meaning: I’m very thankfulIn a…
Idioms for Thinking 1. Use your head Meaning: Think carefully or use your brainIn a Sentence: Use your head before answering the math question. / I told my brother to use his head before jumping into the cold pool.Other Ways to Say: Think smart / Be careful / Think it through 2. Pick your brain…
Idioms for Uncertainty 1. Up in the air Meaning: Not decided yetIn a Sentence: Our vacation plans are up in the air because Dad is waiting for work dates. / The school trip is still up in the air because the bus isn’t fixed.Other Ways to Say: Still unsure / Not set yet 2. In…
Idioms for Unexpected 1. Out of the blue Meaning: Something that happens without warningIn a Sentence: My cousin called me out of the blue after years. / The fire drill started out of the blue during math class.Other Ways to Say: All of a sudden / Without warning 2. Catch off guard Meaning: To surprise…