| 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. “Bah, humbug!” |
Meaning:
Used to show that you dislike Christmas. This was made famous in a book written by Charles Dickens called "A Christmas Carol".
Example:
Bah, humbug! I've never liked Christmas anyway.
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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.
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3.“Christmas has come early” |
Meaning:
Used to show happiness if something positive happens slightly before Christmas.
Example:
I was so happy, it felt like Christmas had come early.
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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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5. “White Christmas” |
Meaning:
If it snows on Christmas day, it is called a “white Christmas”.
Example:
I've never experienced a 'white Christmas' before.
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