Idioms for May (2026)

1. “Pass with flying colors”

Meaning:
To pass a test or an exam with a very high score or very successfully.

Example:
“ She studied very hard for the final exam and passed with flying colors.

2. “Beat the heat”

Meaning:
To find a way to stay cool or escape from the hot weather. 

Example:
“ The kids are eating ice cream at the park to beat the heat.

3.“A breeze”

Meaning:
Something that is very easy or simple to do. 

Example:
For Daniel, the math homework was a breeze; he finished it in ten minutes. ”

4. “Under the sun”

Meaning:
 Everything in the world; a very large number of things.


Example:
We sat and talked about everything under the sun until it got dark.   ”

5. “Make waves”

Meaning:
To cause a lot of excitement or trouble; to change the way things are. 

Example:
The new student made waves in the school when he won the national swimming race..  ”