| Idioms for August (2022) |
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Here are some hot idioms to get you through the heat.
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1. “Crossing the Rubicon” |
Meaning:
A big decision or risk has been made, and there is no going back now.
Example:
“We shouldn't do this. We will be crossing the Rubicon.”
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2. “All roads lead to Rome” |
Meaning:
The same outcome can be reached by different methods.
Example:
“Is this method okay?” said Jim.
“It's fine. All roads lead to Rome,” said Sarah.
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3.“To fiddle while Rome burns” |
Meaning:
To waste time while something very important is happening.
Example:
“You must get to the hospital now! You mustn't fiddle while Rome burns.”
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4. “Rome wasn't built in a day” |
Meaning:
Be patient. Important work takes time.
Example:
“I've been working on this for a long time, but I'm not seeing the results!” said Tony.
“Keep working on it. Rome wasn't built in a day,” said Jeff.
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5. “The die (dice) is cast” |
Meaning:
The decision has been made. There is no going back now.
Example:
“The die is cast. The UK has voted and will be leaving the EU.”
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