| Idioms for February (2025) |
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.”
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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.”
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3.“kick the bucket” |
Meaning:
To die.
Example:
“Lots of people want to travel around the world before they kick the bucket.”
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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.”
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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?”
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