Winter Idioms
What does it mean to "give someone the cold shoulder"
To ignore them
"You can't have your cake and eat it, too."
You can't have everything.
"Slow and steady wins the race."
Reliability is more important than speed.
What does it mean to "let the cat out of the bag?"
To give away a secret.
"The early bird gets the worm."
The first people who arrive will get the best stuff. Also, being proactive will serve you well.
What does it mean to "throw caution to the wind"?
To take a risk
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Don't put all of your hope and resources into one opportunity.
"There are other fish in the sea."
There are other people and/or opportunities that will come, so it's ok to miss this one.
What is "the elephant in the room"?
The big issue, the problem that everyone is avoiding.
"The ball is in your court."
It's your decision. Also: it's up to you to continue something
What is a "snowball effect"?
For something to start small and get bigger as it goes.
What does it mean to "compare apples to oranges"?
To compare two things that cannot be compared.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Nothing is entirely free.
To get two things done with a single action.
"Once in a blue moon."
Rarely; not very often.
What does it mean to be "snowed under"?
To be really busy
What does it mean if you have "bigger fish to fry"?
To have bigger things to take care of than what you are talking about.
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Apples are good for you.
"It's raining cats and dogs!"
It's raining really hard.
"The whole nine yards."
Everything, all the way.
What is "a snowball's chance in hell"?
No chance at all.
"Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
Don't plan that everything is going to go perfectly. Also: don't become greedy.
Something seems to be good, but there are problems when you look closer at it. Also: pay close attention to the details.
"Birds of a feather flock together."
People who are alike are often friends.
"It takes one to know one."
You are just as bad as I am. Also: I am just as good as you are.