Behavior Idioms
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Meaning: addressing someone's behavior or performance to correct it.
Example: The coach pulled the player up for missing practice and emphasized the importance of commitment. Read more ➺
Meaning: paying for something with one's own personal money rather than being reimbursed by someone else.
Example: She had to cover the medical bills out of pocket because her insurance didn't cover them. (Personal expense) Read more ➺
the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Meaning: refers to children resembling or behaving like their parents.
Example: John is very aggressive and outspoken, just like his father. The apple doesn't fall far from the treein John's case. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to express when you punish someone in return for something bad done to you.
Example: They had engaged in a tit for tat exchange of petty insults all night. Read more ➺
Meaning: to repeatedly change.
Example: You wouldn't chop and change your mind; either stay or go. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be excessive
Example: The concept and story was a bit much for me to understand everything clearly. That is why I did not invest with this company. Read more ➺
Meaning: behave in an unfair manner.
Example: I need the money, but working 10 hours daily in the kitchen is a bit too much. Read more ➺
Meaning: strange behaviors.
Example: When he made the decision to make his selecting passion a full-time endeavor, everyone said, "James, you've lost your marbles." Read more ➺
Meaning: unacceptable.
Example: Nobody will want to be friends with you if you are considered beyond the pale in your social circle. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who spoils others' fun by being negative or dull.
Example: Mark was such a wet blanket at the barbecue that everyone stopped joking around. Read more ➺
