| Idioms for January (2023) |
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With Christmas just past, January is a time for staying home out of the cold. Here are a couple of cool idioms to get you through the winter:
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1. “Cold hands, warm heart.” |
Meaning:
A funny reply when someone says that you have cold hands.
Example:
“Wow, your hands are so cold!” said Emma. “Cold hands, warm heart!” replied James.
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2. “The holiday spirit” |
Meaning:
A general excitement about an upcoming holiday.
Example:
“December isn’t here yet, and I’m already feeling the holiday spirit.”
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3.“Get the cold shoulder” |
Meaning:
When someone close to you acts cold (not friendly).
Example:
“My cousin Tom is giving me the cold shoulder.”
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4. “Get the picture” |
Meaning:
To understand the situation or someone.
Example:
“I get the picture. Mary doesn’t want to leave; she wants higher pay.”
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5. “Be my guest” |
Meaning:
A polite way to let someone know that they should help themselves to something.
Example:
“Can I get that last piece of the fruit cake? Be my guest.”
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