| Idioms for February |
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With Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year on their way, here are a couple of festive idioms:
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1. “Turn over a new leaf.” |
Meaning:
To make changes in the coming year, change the way you live your life.
Example:
“I am going to turn over a new leaf this year and begin exercising more.”
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2. “Back to square one.” |
Meaning:
When you have to start something again from the beginning.
Example:
“Last year was difficult. It looks like I'm back to square one.”
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3.“Out with the old, in with the new.” |
Meaning:
This idiom is about starting something new while getting rid of old things at the same time.
Example:
“This year I've decided to go out with the old and in with the new. I've sold all of my old clothes and bought new ones.”
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4. “Back to the drawing board.” |
Meaning:
When you make a mistake with your old plan, so you go back and adjust your idea.
Example:
“Last year, I said that I would go to the gym every day, but that was unrealistic. I guess I should get back to the drawing board.”
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5. “Heart of gold” |
Meaning:
A person who is innocent and pure.
Example:
“My sister has a heart of gold.”
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