Idioms for Easter

5 years ago

Hey Advanced Learners, if you are trying to reach C-1 level (and even if you're not), a fun way to learn new words is through idioms by topic; in this case, let's look at some popular idioms dealing with Easter as it is this weekend in many parts of the world. 

  Not surprisingly, most Easter idioms in English are associated with rabbits, chickens, eggs and lambs. 

   Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed = alert and lively; eager 

  Happy bunny = someone who’s satisfied with a situation.  In America, we say "happy camper."  

Hop on the bandwagon-  become involved with or support an activity/cause that’s recently become popular.  It can also be used when referring to sports teams. If you are suddenly a fan of a team just because they are winning games, then you might be referred to as this. 

Hopping mad = very angry; jumping up and down with rage.

Like a rabbit caught in the headlights = so surprised or frightened that you can’t move or think.  In America, we say "deer" not rabbit; but this is is valid in many English speaking countries.

Pull (or bring) a rabbit out of the hat = come up with an unexpected solution to a problem.

Empty nester = person whose children have grown up and left home

Fly the coop = make one’s escape

 No spring chicken = someone who’s not exactly young anymore 

 Get cracking = start to act quickly and energetically 

 Don’t put all your eggs in one basket(proverb) = don’t depend completely on one plan, with nothing to fall back on if things go wrong.

Have fun!  Try using these on some friends or in conversation! They are good for more than just Easter!