Idioms for May

1. “April showers brings May flowers”

Meaning:
Bad times can lead to good times. Lot's of rain in April helps flowers to grow in May.

Example:
“I hate how much it has rained recently".   "Oh well, April showers brings May flowers.”

2. “Devil-may-care”

Meaning:
A person shows very little feelings towards taking risks or consequences.

Example:
“He has a very devil-may-care attitude which I am concerned about.”

3.“He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day”

Meaning:
Even though running away is often considered cowardly, it can often allow the person to survive. Do not fight unnecessary battles, sometimes withdrawal is smarter.

Example:
“This is a losing battle, we should withdraw and re-group.   He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day.”

4. “Gather ye rose buds while ye may”

Meaning:
Enjoy yourself whilst you can before you are too old and/or lose the opportunity.

Example:
“Gather ye rose buds while ye may.   Should travel now before you are too old or responsibilities tie you down in the future.”

5. “sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me”

Meaning:
A chant from childhood meaning that words will not cause you physical pain and that you should just ignore them.

Example:
Just ignore her.   Remember: sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.”