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5 bird idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A man in a sweater throws a pack of cigarettes into a trash can. Next to him, a big turkey in a wool scarf shivers with cold.

What does “Go cold turkey” mean?

“Go cold turkey” means to stop a bad habit all at once, not little by little.

Example: My dad smoked for years. One day he went cold turkey.

Emoji clue: cold blue face, turkey

Late at night, a happy woman in round glasses types on her laptop at the kitchen table. The moon is in the window, and an owl sits on her chair.

What does “A night owl” mean?

“A night owl” means a person who likes to stay up late at night.

Example: I’m a night owl. I do my best work after midnight.

Emoji clue: moon, owl

A white duck sits calmly on a chair with an old open laptop, while two men in black masks quietly walk up to it.

What does “A sitting duck” mean?

“A sitting duck” means someone or something that is easy to attack or trick.

Example: An old computer with no updates is a sitting duck for hackers.

Emoji clue: chair, duck

A nervous young man with flowers runs away from a front door, and a white chicken runs away next to him.

What does “Chicken out” mean?

“Chicken out” means to decide not to do something because you are afraid.

Example: I wanted to ask her out, but I chickened out at the last minute.

Emoji clue: chicken, person running, door

At sunrise, a smiling woman with a coffee waits first at the door of a closed shop. A big blue bird on the shop roof holds a worm in its beak.

What does “The early bird catches the worm” mean?

“The early bird catches the worm” means if you start early, you get the best chance.

Example: I got to the sale at seven. The early bird catches the worm!

Emoji clue: sunrise, bird, worm

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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