Idioms for October (2025)

1. “a dime a dozen”

Meaning:
Something common.

Example:
“ Don’t be scared! It’s just a dime a dozen.”

2. “get out of hand”

Meaning:
Get out of control.

Example:
“The situation got out of hand when the party started!”

3.“be on the ball”

Meaning:
To talk about someone is doing a good job.

Example:
“ I didn’t sleep well last night. I’m really not on the ball today.”

4. “ To calm down.”

Meaning:
To say or to do something right.

Example:
“ You should pull yourself together. It’s not the end of the world.”

5. “ You can say that again. ”

Meaning:
To say someone is right.

Example:
“ A: You’re wearing a nice and beautiful dress today!
   B: You can say that again!”