Idioms related to Home

 

• A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush:

  • Meaning: It's better to have something tangible or certain than to risk losing it for something more uncertain.

  • Sample sentence: We decided to sell our small apartment because we found a buyer. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

• Bite the bullet:

  • Meaning: To endure a painful or difficult situation with courage and resilience.

  • Sample sentence: Moving to a new city for a job was tough, but we had to bite the bullet and start fresh.

• Close to home:

  • Meaning: Directly affecting or involving someone personally.

  • Sample sentence: The news about the economic downturn hit close to home when my father lost his job.

• Down to the wire:

  • Meaning: An event or situation that goes on until the last possible moment.

  • Sample sentence: Decorating the house for the party came down to the wire, but we finished just in time.

• Every cloud has a silver lining:

  • Meaning: In difficult situations, there is often a positive aspect or opportunity.

  • Sample sentence: Though the flood damaged our basement, every cloud has a silver lining—we discovered valuable items we thought were lost.

• Feather your nest:

  • Meaning: To make one's home comfortable and secure, often by accumulating wealth or possessions.

  • Sample sentence: They worked hard to feather their nest, buying a house and furnishing it with care.

• Get a foot in the door:

  • Meaning: To establish an initial presence or opportunity.

  • Sample sentence: Landing an internship with a prestigious company is a great way to get a foot in the door for future job opportunities.

• Hit the hay:

  • Meaning: To go to bed or go to sleep.

  • Sample sentence: After a long day of moving, we were ready to hit the hay and get some rest.

• In someone's good graces:

  • Meaning: To be in someone's favor or approval.

  • Sample sentence: Completing the project ahead of schedule put me back in the boss's good graces.

• Jump on the bandwagon:

  • Meaning: To adopt a popular trend or activity.

  • Sample sentence: Many homeowners are jumping on the bandwagon of sustainable living by installing solar panels.

• Keep a stiff upper lip:

  • Meaning: To remain brave and resolute in the face of adversity.

  • Sample sentence: Despite the challenges, she managed to keep a stiff upper lip and stay optimistic.

• Let the cat out of the bag:

  • Meaning: To reveal a secret or disclose information that was meant to be kept confidential.

  • Sample sentence: I accidentally let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.

• Make yourself at home:

  • Meaning: To feel comfortable and welcome in someone else's home.

  • Sample sentence: When you visit, make yourself at home; feel free to use anything you need.

• No place like home:

  • Meaning: Home is the most comfortable and pleasant place.

  • Sample sentence: After a long trip, I realized there's no place like home.

• Out of the frying pan and into the fire:

  • Meaning: Moving from a bad or difficult situation to an even worse one.

  • Sample sentence: Leaving the stressful job turned out to be out of the frying pan and into the fire as the new one was even more demanding.

• Put all your eggs in one basket:

  • Meaning: To invest all your resources or efforts into one single thing, risking total loss.

  • Sample sentence: Diversify your investments; don't put all your eggs in one basket.

• Roll out the red carpet:

  • Meaning: To give someone a lavish or ceremonious welcome.

  • Sample sentence: The company rolled out the red carpet for the new CEO, hosting a grand welcome party.

• Strike while the iron is hot:

  • Meaning: To take advantage of an opportunity promptly.

  • Sample sentence: The housing market is favorable right now; it's time to strike while the iron is hot and buy a property.

• Turn over a new leaf:

  • Meaning: To make a fresh start or change one's behavior for the better.

  • Sample sentence: After the divorce, she decided to turn over a new leaf and focus on personal growth.

• Up in the air:

  • Meaning: Uncertain or undecided.

  • Sample sentence: The plans for the home renovation are still up in the air; we haven't finalized the details.

• Visit the drawing board:

  • Meaning: To go back to the beginning and reevaluate or redesign a plan.

  • Sample sentence: The initial design didn't meet our expectations, so we had to visit the drawing board and come up with a new concept.

• When the dust settles:

  • Meaning: After a disturbance or upheaval, when things become calm or clear.

  • Sample sentence: Let's wait until the dust settles after the renovation before redecorating.