Behavior Idioms
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Meaning: To find faults in someone, often unfairly or with petty criticism.
Example: The manager loved to pick holes in someone's coat, pointing out mistakes instead of giving encouragement. Read more ➺
Meaning: Unusual, strange, or odd in behavior or character.
Example: His reaction was a bit out of the way, as if he had never seen such a thing before. Read more ➺
Meaning: To control, limit, or direct something from going too far.
Example: The government needs to rein in the rising cost of living. Read more ➺
Meaning: The difference in opinions, values, or behavior between younger and older people.
Example: Many family arguments happen because of the generation gap, where parents don't understand the modern views of their children. Read more ➺
Meaning: A confident, self-assured attitude where someone acts as the protagonist of their own life, prioritizing self-care and personal growth.
Example: She walked into the party with such main character energy, owning the room with her confidence and charm. Read more ➺
Meaning: Do things people like just to get their approval, instead of doing what's right or true to your values.
Example: The politician played to the gallery with emotional promises and dramatic gestures. Read more ➺
Meaning: Expresses defiance or rebellious refusal, often used to rudely dismiss or reject someone's demand or authority.
Example: If you think I'm apologizing, you can eat my shorts. Read more ➺
Meaning: A morally correct and virtuous course of behavior.
Example: After his release from prison, he promised to stay on the straight and narrow for his family's sake. Read more ➺
Meaning: To engage in a period of youthful indiscretion, often involving promiscuous or reckless behavior before settling down.
Example: In your youth, people often say you should sow your wild oats before settling down. Read more ➺
Meaning: To be attentive to one's manners and behavior.
Example: At the formal dinner, she was reminded to mind her p's and q's. Read more ➺
