| Idioms for July |
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Here are some travel idioms ready for the summer:
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1. “Stand on your own two feet” |
Meaning:
To be independent from other people and use your own skills.
Example:
“Michael, you need to stand on your own two feet for once.”
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2. “Jump ship” |
Meaning:
To suddenly change your mind.
Example:
“Bill jumped ship at the mention of 'higher payment.”
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3.“Yes-man” |
Meaning:
A person who agrees with other unnecessarily. They struggle to say no or object, even when they don’t want to.
Example:
“Amanda is a bit of a yes-man. I wouldn’t be confident that she actually knows what she is doing.”
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4. “Travel light” |
Meaning:
To travel without much stuff.
Example:
“It's not much hassle to switch countries, I'm just travelling light.”
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5. “Coming into your own” |
Meaning:
To describe someone showing new confidence and abilities.
Example:
“Betty has really come into her own this year. She’s improved so much.”
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