| Idioms for August (2023) |
1. “add fuel to the fire” |
Meaning:
Someone does something to make a bad situation worse.
Example:
“When Bob started laughing during the argument, it really added fuel to the fire!”
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2. “all ears” |
Meaning:
To be eagerly waiting to hear about something.
Example:
“I’m all ears to listen to your trip to London! Please tell me everything about it!”
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3.“barking up the wrong tree” |
Meaning:
To be wrong or misguided about the reason for something.
Example:
“He thinks the problems are easy to be solved. Apparently, he’s barking up the wrong tree.”
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4. “cut a long story short” |
Meaning:
To get to the point, to not include unnecessary detail.
Example:
“To cut a long story short, she has to move back to the US until her new visa comes through. There is no excuse for her to stay here.”
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5. “full of beans” |
Meaning:
To express someone who is energetic or lively.
Example:
“You’re full of beans this evening! You must have had a good day at work.”
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