| Idioms for November (2022) |
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas not too far away, November is a time for food and eating with family. Here are a couple of idioms based on food and family:
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1. “the apple never falls far from the tree” |
Meaning:
Children have very similar actions and behaviours as their parents.
Example:
“Steven is just like his dad. The apple never falls far from the tree.”
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2. “Take with a pinch of salt” |
Meaning:
To not take advice too seriously.
Example:
“Take my advice with a pinch of salt.”
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3.“a chip off the old block” |
Meaning:
To act and behave in a similar way to your parents.
Example:
“Jane also loves to watch soccer. She's a chip off the old block.”
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4. “Cry over spilt milk” |
Meaning:
When you complain about something that has happened in the past. It means that you should move on.
Example:
“Come on, there is no point crying over spilt milk. Time to move on.”
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5. “Helicopter parents” |
Meaning:
A parent that is too protective of their child.
Example:
“Tommy isn't allowed to come outside and play. He has helicopter parents.”
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