| Idioms for November |
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas not too far away, November is a time for food and eating with family. Here are a couple of idioms based on food:
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1. “a piece of cake” |
Meaning:
A job or activity which is easy.
Example:
“Painting the wall was a piece of cake.”
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2. “take with a pinch of salt” |
Meaning:
To not take what someone says too seriously.
Example:
“Take my advice with a pinch of salt.”
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3.“taste of your own medicine” |
Meaning:
Something that happens to you, or is done to you because you have done something bad.
Example:
“It is a taste of his own medicine. He really should not have done that, so he is getting what he deserves.”
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4. “count your blessings” |
Meaning:
To be grateful for many good things in your life.
Example:
“I think you need to count your blessings. You don't realise how lucky you are.”
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5. “cry over spilt milk” |
Meaning:
When you complain about something that has happened in the past. Often meaning that you should move on.
Example:
“Come on, there is no point crying over spilt milk. Time to move on.”
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