Language of the Day: Festive Expressions in English
Ever wondered how to sprinkle holiday cheer into your conversations without breaking into Jingle Bells? Idioms are your secret weapon! They’re like verbal ornaments—fun, colorful, and sometimes hilariously confusing. Let’s unwrap some festive phrases that will make your holiday banter sparkle.
Christmas came early
Meaning: Something good happens unexpectedly.
Example: “I found $50 in my old coat pocket—Christmas came early!”
Good things come in small packages
Meaning: Size doesn’t determine value.
Example: “Don’t judge that tiny gift box—good things come in small packages!”
Lit up like a Christmas tree
Meaning: Someone looks visibly joyful or excited.
Example: “Her face lit up like a Christmas tree when she saw the dessert table.”
The more, the merrier
Meaning: More people make an event better.
Example: “Sure, bring your cousins to the party—the more, the merrier!”
Deck the halls
Meaning: Decorate for the holidays.
Example: “Time to deck the halls with lights and ornaments!”
Ring in the New Year
Meaning: Celebrate the start of the new year.
Example: “We’ll ring in the New Year with fireworks and karaoke!”
Like turkeys voting for Christmas
Meaning: Agreeing to something that will harm you.
Example: “Agreeing to host the family dinner without help? That’s like turkeys voting for Christmas!”