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5 snow idioms, with pictures

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

A scared man in a coat and red scarf runs down a snowy hill. Behind him a small snowball has grown into a huge one that rolls toward a row of tiny houses. Footprints in the snow lead back up the hill.

What does “A snowball effect” mean?

“A snowball effect” means a small problem that grows bigger and bigger.

Example: One late bill started a snowball effect. Soon we owed money everywhere.

Emoji clue: snowman, rising chart

A couple in warm sweaters sit on a sofa with hot drinks, looking out of a window. Deep snow covers the door of their small cabin and the car outside is buried up to its roof.

What does “Snowed in” mean?

“Snowed in” means not able to leave home because of heavy snow.

Example: We were snowed in for two days. We cooked soup and watched films.

Emoji clue: snowflake, house

A smiling salesman in a shiny suit pours a big pile of white snow over a customer's head while pointing at an old, dented car. The customer looks puzzled and holds a pen over a contract.

What does “A snow job” mean?

“A snow job” means sweet words that hide the truth.

Example: The seller gave me a snow job. The car was not as good as he said.

Emoji clue: snowflake, briefcase

A woman sits at a desk almost buried under tall white piles of paper that look like snow drifts. Only her head, her glasses and one hand holding a pen can be seen above the piles.

What does “Snowed under” mean?

“Snowed under” means having far too much work to do.

Example: I am snowed under this week. I have three reports to finish.

Emoji clue: snow cloud, down arrow

A small white snowball sits on the ground next to a big campfire with bright orange flames. The snowball has a tiny brave face. A man and a woman in winter coats stand shivering next to it and shake their heads.

What does “A snowball's chance” mean?

“A snowball's chance” means almost no chance at all. We usually say it with no or not.

Example: Our team doesn't have a snowball's chance against the champions. They are too strong.

Emoji clue: snowman, fire

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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