Today we will see some botanical idioms you can use to describe people, behaviours and experiences.
"Nip it in the bud": Stopping something at an early stage to prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.
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"To prevent the spread of the disease, the government nipped it in the bud with early intervention."
"To blossom": To become more attractive, successful, or confident.
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"Under the guidance of a nurturing mentor, she blossomed into a brilliant scientist."
"Bloom where you are planted": Making the best out of a situation; thriving in wherever one is placed.
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"Despite being assigned to a remote office location, she decided to bloom where she was planted and made the most out of the opportunity."
"Seeds of doubt": Small ideas or doubts planted in someone's mind that grow into larger concerns or scepticism.
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"The late discovery of the old letters sowed seeds of doubt about the family's history, leading to a thorough investigation."
"Branch out": To try new things or explore new areas or interests.
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"After years of specialising in landscape photography, she decided to branch out into portrait photography to broaden her skill set."
"Weed out": To remove or eliminate undesirable elements.
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"The selection process is designed to weed out candidates who don't meet the strict criteria."
"Like two peas in a pod": Two people who are very similar, typically in appearance, behaviour, or thoughts
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"My best friend and I are like two peas in a pod, always knowing what the other is thinking."
"A late bloomer": Someone who achieves their potential or becomes successful later than usual.
"Her talent for painting was that of a late bloomer, not fully recognized until she was in her fifties."
"Out of the woods": Past a critical phase; out of danger or difficulty.
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"After months of treatment, the doctor finally said we were out of the woods, and the illness was in remission."
"To put down roots": To settle down in a place or community
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"She put down roots in the community, buying a house and starting a local business."
I would love to see your comments trying out some of these idioms, or you can join me in a lesson to ask questions or practise conversation!
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