1. Raining cats and dogs
When it’s raining heavily, we say it’s ‘raining cats and dogs.’ This idiom is used to describe a very heavy rainstorm.
2. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
This idiom means that you shouldn’t make plans based on something that hasn’t happened yet. It’s like saying, ‘Don’t celebrate too soon.’
3. The grass is always greener on the other side
This idiom is used to express the idea that other people’s situations always seem better than our own. It’s a reminder to appreciate what we have.
4. To sow the seeds
When we ‘sow the seeds,’ we’re not just talking about planting crops. It’s a metaphor for starting something or laying the groundwork for future success.
5. To be in the same boat
If you and someone else are ‘in the same boat,’ it means you’re in the same situation or facing the same challenges.
6. To milk something for all it’s worth
This idiom comes from the act of milking a cow. It means to take full advantage of a situation or to get as much as possible from it.
7. To separate the wheat from the chaff
In farming, the wheat is valuable, while the chaff is the unwanted part. This idiom means to separate the valuable from the worthless or to distinguish the good from the bad.
8. To be a fish out of water
If you feel like a ‘fish out of water,’ it means you’re in a situation where you don’t belong or feel uncomfortable.
9. To be as busy as a bee
Bees are known for their hard work. So, if someone is ‘as busy as a bee,’ it means they’re very busy and productive.
10. To be the black sheep
In a flock of white sheep, a black sheep stands out. This idiom is used to describe someone who is different or doesn’t fit in with the rest of the group.
