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Exploring idioms and their fun usage during holiday season

2023年12月28日

Ah, the holiday season, a time to "deck the halls" and spread "good cheer." We're often told to "ring in the new year" with excitement, bidding farewell to the old and welcoming the new. But have you ever heard of "bells and whistles" for extra festive decorations? Or "walking in a winter wonderland" to describe the joy of snowy days?
These idioms, like colorful ornaments on a tree, add a playful touch to our holiday conversations. "Out with the old, in with the new" signifies embracing change, while "tis the season to be jolly" reminds us to be merry. So, let's "make a resolution" to explore these idioms and fill our holiday chats with festive cheer!

Happy holidays ya'll!!!


  1. Deck the halls: To decorate or adorn a place festively.
  2. Good cheer: A feeling of happiness or joy.
  3. Ring in the new year: To celebrate the start of the new year.
  4. Bells and whistles: Extra decorations or embellishments, often used metaphorically.
  5. Walking in a winter wonderland: Enjoying the snowy winter season.
  6. Out with the old, in with the new: Embracing change and welcoming new things.
  7. Tis the season to be jolly: It's the time to be happy and joyful.
  8. Make a resolution: To decide or commit to a goal or change for the new year.

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