Behavior Idioms
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Meaning: To suddenly lose control of your emotions, especially by becoming extremely angry or upset.
Example: He tends to crash out whenever he feels pushed too far. Read more ➺
Meaning: Handling your responsibilities with confidence and determination.
Example: Standing on business means keeping your promises, and she proved it by completing the project on time despite the challenges. Read more ➺
Meaning: To behave in a way that is likely to cause problems or difficulties.
Example: Ignoring repeated safety warnings is asking for trouble because accidents can easily happen. Read more ➺
Meaning: Giving someone excessive affection and attention to gain emotional control over them.
Example: Their relationship began with intense love bombing and nonstop attention. Read more ➺
Meaning: Speak honestly and directly.
Example: Keep it a buck, your idea needs more work before we present it. Read more ➺
Meaning: Completely reliable and trustworthy.
Example: The children were good as gold throughout the wedding ceremony and caused no trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: To play roughly or behave in a silly, noisy way.
Example: The boys were horsing around in the backyard and accidentally broke the window. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who follows the same routine regularly without change.
Example: John is a creature of habit, so he eats the same breakfast every morning. Read more ➺
Meaning: Strongly fixed in one's beliefs, opinions, or habits and unlikely to change.
Example: John is a dyed in the wool conservative who has never supported any other political party. Read more ➺
Meaning: Stay honest and genuine.
Example: Marcus always tries to keep it real when giving advice to his younger brother. Read more ➺
