Christmas idioms
find the meaning
find the meaning
Cancel someone's Xmas
to destroy smth
to ............. all the way
(to be in a rush, to hurry)
jingle
if a person, an event or activity breaks the ice, they make people more relaxed and comfortable in a social situation.
break the ice
Like turkeys voting for Xmas
you accept a situation which will have very bad results for you
Xmas _______________
a student who leaves college after first term
graduate
be doing something which could have unpleasant consequences.
Be skating (treading, walking, standing) on thin ice
Christmas has come early
someone get a surprise they were not expecting
Stocking ____________
a small gift given at Christmas time.
stuffers
try to persuade someone through lying or flattery
Do a snow job on (someone)
White elephant
a gift exchange in which people bring unwanted items
Don't be a --------------------
stingy, negative around the Xmas holidays.
Scrooge
overwhelm or overwork one with something, such as work, responsibilities, duties, etc. Often used in passive constructions.
Snow (one) under with (something)
Cut someone to ribbons
to judge or criticise someone or smth
Eat,drink and be____________
enjoy yourselves with good food and drink
merry
someone who shows no emotion and comes across as unfriendly or disinterested
Cold fish