Idioms for August (2024)

1. “Break the ice”

Meaning:
To start a conversation in a social setting.

Example:
“To break the ice, I told a funny story at the party.”

2. “A piece of cake”

Meaning:
Something that is very easy to do.

Example:
“The math homework was a piece of cake!”

3.“Cool as a cucumber”

Meaning:
Very calm and relaxed.

Example:
“ Even during the test, she was as cool as a cucumber .”

4. “Hold your horses”

Meaning:
Wait a moment; be patient.

Example:
Hold your horses! We will leave for the park soon.”

5. “When pigs fly”

Meaning:
Something that will never happen.

Example:
“I’ll clean my room when pigs fly!”