Idioms for December |
1. Call on |
Meaning:
To visit someone.
Example:
Sorry, I don’t have time today. I’ll call on Grandma tomorrow afternoon. |
2. Put down |
Meaning:
To make someone feel bad.
Example:
“You’re really stupid!”
“I’m not stupid! Stop putting me down!” |
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3. Take off |
Meaning:
To start to fly.
example:
What time is the airplane taking off? |
4. Fall out |
Meaning:
Two friends stop being friends.
example:
“Don’t you ever play with Henry anymore?”
“No, we fell out. I don’t like him anymore.” |
5. Hang up |
Meaning:
To end a phone call.
Example:
“It was nice talking to you, but I need to hang up now. I have to finish my homework.” |