| Idioms for December |
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With Christmas on the way, December is a time for family and commemoration. Here are a couple of idioms based on Christmas:
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1. “Christmas comes but once a year.” |
Meaning:
Used as an excuse for over-indulgence, whether on food or on gifts, on the basis that it doesn't happen often.
Example:
“Tom, you shouldn't eat so much cake"..."Christmas comes but once a year.” |
2. “The proof is in the pudding.” |
Meaning:
In order to fully test something you need to experience it yourself.
Example:
“Here is your evidence. The proof is in the pudding”. |
3.“The more the merrier.” |
Meaning:
The more people or things there are, the better the situation will be.
Example:
When asking the host of a party if you can bring a friend, they might reply “Sure. The more the merrier". |
4. “It's the thought that counts.” |
Meaning:
It's the kindness behind an act that matters, however imperfect or insignificant it may be.
Example:
When buying your friend a gift but it accidently breaks, the friend might say “Oh well, it's the thought that counts.” |
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