| Idioms for August |
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Here are some hot idioms to get you through the heat.
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1. “Like watching grass grow” |
Meaning:
It means something is very slow and boring.
Example:
“Watching this TV show is like watching grass grow.”
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2. “All roads lead to Rome” |
Meaning:
The same outcome can be reached by different methods.
Example:
“Is this method okay?” said Jim. “It's fine. All roads lead to Rome” said Sarah.
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3.“Soak up some sun” |
Meaning:
To sunbathe (to lie in the sun and absorb the sun's rays).
Example:
“I hope I get a chance to soak up some sun this weekend.”
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4. “Rome wasn't built in a day” |
Meaning:
Be patient. Important work takes time.
Example:
“I've been working on this for a long time, but I'm not seeing the results!” said Tony.
“Keep working on it. Rome wasn't built in a day” said Jeff.
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5. “The die (dice) is cast” |
Meaning:
The decision has been made. There is no going back now.
Example:
“The die is cast. The UK has voted and will be leaving the EU.”
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