Language of the Day: Spring is in the Air
People love to talk about the weather. It is perhaps the most common small talk topic because everyone is affected by the weather.
With noticeable changes, such as warmer temperatures, longer days, and the emergence of flowers and buds on trees, it feels like Spring is in the air!
Let’s look at some idioms that incorporate features of Spring weather. Idioms and metaphors are often used to express a particular feeling or idea that can’t be explained in just one word.
Every language has numerous idioms and phrases, and they are always changing. New idioms are created, and some older idioms become outdated but are still used by certain people. Even if you don’t use these idioms yourself, it’s important to understand what they mean because it will improve your comprehension.
When something is easy, effortless, and goes smoothly, we can say it was a breeze. “The exam was a breeze because I spent extra time studying and was well-prepared.”
An early bird can be used to describe a person who wakes up early or someone who registers or arrives somewhere early. It can also be used as an adjective to describe a discount or special. “I used to be such a night owl when I was a student, but these days I’ve turned into an early bird.”
We use the phrase rain check when we need to re-schedule something. “I’m so sorry, I won’t be able to make it to the party. Can I get a rain check because I would love to catch up soon!”
Sometimes we can get caught up with work, school, and other stressful situations that we forget to be in the moment and experience the simple joys in life. It’s important to remember to “stop and smell the roses!”
Every cloud has a silver lining means that every difficult situation also offers a little bit of hope or something positive. For example, “I missed my bus and was late for work, but the silver lining is that I bumped into an old friend on the later bus, and we had the chance to catch up.”
Humans have a tendency to compare themselves and their situations to others and imagine that other people have better lives, but in reality, it often only appears that way and “the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.