Moonlit Expressions: Exploring Moon and Wind Idioms in Nature
10 Nature Idioms related to the Moon and Wind with Meanings and Examples
- (Up) In the air
- A breath of fresh air
- Against the wind
- Blow hot and cold
- On cloud nine
- Once in a blue moon
- Over the moon
- Reach for the moon
- Throw caution to the wind
- Clear the air
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(Up) In the air
- Uncertain or undecided; plans or situations not yet settled.
- Our plans for the weekend are still up in the air; we haven’t decided what to do.
- Have you booked your flights?” “Not yet; it’s still up in the air. We’re discussing our options.”
A breath of fresh air
- Something new and refreshing; a positive change.
- Meeting new friends in the class was like a breath of fresh air after a long day.
- “How do you like your new job?” “It’s great! It’s like a breath of fresh air compared to my old one.”
Against the wind
- Moving forward despite challenges.
- Starting a business in a tough economy is like running against the wind.
- “Opening a bakery now? Isn’t that risky?” “Yes, but I enjoy going against the wind.”
Blow hot and cold
- To have mixed feelings or be indecisive about something.
- Jane is blowing hot and cold about joining the team; I can’t tell if she’s interested or not.
- “Did you talk to Mike about the project?” “Yeah, but he’s blowing hot and cold. In one day, out the next.”
On cloud nine
- In a state of extreme happiness or joy.
- After receiving the good news, she’s been on cloud nine all day.
- “How did your presentation go?” “Fantastic! I’m on cloud nine.”
Once in a blue moon
- Something that happens very rarely.
- I go to my hometown once in a blue moon; it’s a long journey.
- “When do you visit your grandparents?” “Once in a blue moon, usually during holidays.”
Over the moon
- Extremely happy or delighted about something.
- Winning the award made him over the moon with joy.
- “How did you react to the news?” “I was over the moon! It was such a pleasant surprise.”
Reach for the moon
- Aim for a challenging or ambitious goal.
- Don’t settle for less; reach for the moon in your career.
- “What’s your advice for success?” “Always reach for the moon. Set ambitious goals and work hard to achieve them.”
Throw caution to the wind
- Take a risk; act without considering the possible negative consequences.
- “She decided to throw caution to the wind and try a new sport, even though she had never done it before.”
- “I’m not sure if I should apply for that job. What if I’m not qualified?”. “Sometimes, it’s good to throw caution to the wind and take a chance.”
Clear the air
- Take action that makes a possible bad situation or bad feelings, better.
- “They had an argument, but they decided to talk and clear the air between them.”
- “I heard you and Sarah had a disagreement. Is everything okay?”, “Yeah, we had a talk and managed to clear the air. It was just a misunderstanding.”
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