| Idioms for February |
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Idioms are used everyday in English. We used them to describe how we feel, what we want to do, or what we think. Some idioms are said all year, while others only pop up during special times of the year, like during New Years! Let’s look at 5 idioms used during New Years!
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1. “Ring in the New Year” |
Meaning:
This phrase talks about the celebration and parties that are very common around the New Year. People like to celebrate and sometimes they ring bells.
Example:
“Hey Susan, how are you ringing in the New Year tomorrow? Want to go to John’s party?” |
2. “Turn over a new leaf” |
Meaning:
To make changes in the coming year, change the way that you live your life.
Example:
“I am going to turn over a new leaf this year and begin exercising more.” |
3.“Back to the drawing board” |
Meaning:
This idiom talks about going back to plan what you are going to do in the next year. If what you did during the last year didn’t work out, you draw a new plan.
Example:
“Last New Year I said I’d go to the gym everyday. That didn’t happen. I guess I have to go back to the drawing board to think of a new plan.” |
4. “Back to square one” |
Meaning:
When the New Year begins, you’re at the very beginning and can follow whatever path you choose during the coming year.
Example:
“Last year was difficult, I want to live differently. Looks like it’s back to square one.” |
5. “Jump on the band wagon” |
Meaning:
To start doing something that is popular that other people are doing.
Example:
“Everyone is talking about how eating healthy is important. I agree so I am jumping on the band wagon and changing the way I eat.”
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