Idioms for February (2024)

1. “cool as a cucumber”

Meaning:
Calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.

Example:
“She was as cool as a cucumber during her job interview.”

2. “hold your horses”

Meaning:
To wait a minute or to be patient.

Example:
“Just hold your horses, Annie! Let’s think about the problem again.”

3.“kick the bucket”

Meaning:
To die.

Example:
“Lots of people want to travel around the world before they kick the bucket.”

4. “head in the clouds”

Meaning:
To have unrealistic ideas.

Example:
“He has his head in the clouds if he thinks he can pass the test without preparing for it..”

5. “cat got your tongue”

Meaning:
Not able to speak or think of something to say.

Example:
“You’re so quiet today. Cat got your tongue ?”