| Idioms for May |
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April is a time for pranks and fun. Here are some playful idioms:
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1. “Pull a prank” |
Meaning:
To play a trick or prank on someone to make them laugh or upset.
Example:
“Watch this, I’m going to pull a prank on my sister.”
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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.”
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3.“Make a fool of someone” |
Meaning:
To make someone look stupid or silly.
Example:
“She made a fool of me by telling me there were bugs in my hair.”
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4. “Cross the line” |
Meaning:
To do something that seriously upsets or offends someone in a way that it is not funny.
Example:
“Her joke was not funny and really crossed a line with the people at the party.”
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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.”
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