| Idioms for May |
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1. “April showers bring May flowers” |
Meaning:
Bad times can lead to good times. Lots of rain in April helps flowers to grow in May.
Example:
“I hate how much it has rained recently.” “Oh well, April showers bring May flowers.”
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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.“He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day” |
Meaning:
Even though running away is often considered cowardly, it can often allow the person to survive. Do not fight unnecessary battles, sometimes withdrawal is smarter.
Example:
“This is a losing battle, we should withdraw and re-group. He who fights and runs away, lives to fight another day.”
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4. “Gather your rosebuds while you may” |
Meaning:
Enjoy yourself whilst you can before you are too old and/or lose the opportunity.
Example:
“Gather your rosebuds while you may. Should travel now before you are too old or responsibilities tie you down in the future.”
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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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