Behavior Idioms

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crack up

Meaning: go through an emotional breakdown

Example: My favorite thing was to whisper something hilarious in class to the kid next to me and crack him up, so he got in trouble. Read more ➺


sense of humour

Meaning: the ability to enjoy funniness

Example: I appreciate the fact that you have a sense of humour, but we need to be serious now. Read more ➺


lose one’s head

Meaning: To lose self-control; panic or act irrationally.

Example: During the fire drill, some students lost their heads and rushed toward the wrong exit. (panic / irrational) Read more ➺


one cannot love and be wise

Meaning: people often do foolish things when they are in love

Example: I don't think it is wise of Elsie and Ray to decide to get married so soon into their relationship. But then, one cannot love and be wise. Read more ➺


as mad as a hatter

Meaning: it refers to someone being completely crazy

Example: The way he dressed for the event, he must be as mad as a hatter. Read more ➺


method to madness

Meaning: a purpose in doing something that is seemingly crazy

Example: You may be thinking that I have gone crazy, but there's a method to my madness. Read more ➺


dos and don’ts

Meaning: rules about what you must do and what you must not do in a specific condition.

Example: In the back of the guide, there's a list of the dos and don'ts of local etiquette. Read more ➺


treat like dirt

Meaning: behave someone very badly without respect

Example: My boss treats all his employees like dirt. Read more ➺


give airs

Meaning: to be pretentious/showy

Example: Susan is a very smart girl but the fact that she gives herself airs about her job makes me like her a little less. Read more ➺


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