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!”

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.”