"Get into the holiday spirit"
This expression means to have happy feelings about the holidays.
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used during the holiday season.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"It's the thought that counts"
This expression means it does not matter the type of gift you get, what's important is the kindness of the person who thought of giving you something.
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used during the holiday season.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Tis the season to be jolly"
This expression reminds us to keep on a happy face during the Christmas season. The expression comes from an old Christmas song. The word "Tis", is hardly used today, but was an old way to write the contraction "it's" for "it is".
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used during the holiday season.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Give it a shot"
This expression means to try something.
Great for informal spoken and written English.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Actions speak louder than words"
This expression means a person's true intentions can be better judged by what they do *(actions speak louder), rather than by what they say *(than words).
Great for informal spoken and written English.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"At the drop of a hat"
This expression means without any hesitation.
Great for informal spoken and written English.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"A piece of cake"
This expression means very easy.
Great for informal spoken and written English.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Be my guest"
This expression means go ahead; help yourself.
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used at holiday or special occassions.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Beat the holiday blues"
This expression means do something so you won't feel sad or depressed during the holiday season.
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used at holiday or special occassions.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
"Christmas comes but once a year"
This expression is used as an excuse for overindulgence in food or gifts during Christmas, since the holiday only comes once a year.
Great for informal spoken and written English, and is used at holiday or special occassions.
Not used in formal spoken or written English.
