| Idioms for April (2024) |
1. “call it a day” |
Meaning:
To stop doing something.
Example:
“After watching the movie, we had planned to go to the beach, but we decided to call it a day as everyone was tired.”
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2. “ a blessing in disguise” |
Meaning:
Something you think is bad but turns out to be a blessing.
Example:
“The woman thought that missing the bus was a blessing in disguise when she saw the accident from the news.”
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3.“ blue in the face” |
Meaning:
To be exhausted due to strain or anger.
Example:
“Jerry looked blue in the face after the marathon.”
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4. “beating a dead horse” |
Meaning:
Overdoing something or an action that is pointless.
Example:
“You were just eating a dead horse in thinking you could change your husband’s mind.”
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5. “get out of hand” |
Meaning:
Not in someone’s control anymore.
Example:
“The situation has gotten out of hand and there is nothing anyone here can do to help.”
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