Idioms for April (2025)

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.”

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.”

3.“blue in the face”

Meaning:
To be exhausted due to strain or anger.

Example:
“Jerry looked blue in the face after the marathon.”

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.”

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.”