How are YOU today? We are all “full of beans” here at ABA English and so we thought we’d help all of you learn some funny idioms in English which include fruit and vegetables!
We truly hope that you “go bananas “over today’s blog post!
Seriously, just when you thought English couldn’t get any more bizarre you find out that we have expressions which include fruit and vegetables!
Let’s check out 7 of the best fruit and veg idioms!
To be full of beans
It means to be full of energy and excitement.
Example:
Tom is full of beans today, he must have heard the good news.
To go bananas
It means to go crazy both in a good way and a bad way about something.
Example:
Alex went bananas when he heard that I had crashed his car.
To have a pea brain
It means to be unintelligent or stupid
Example:
John has a pea brain, I have explained the problem to him many times but he doesn’t get it.
To be like two peas in a pod
It means to be exactly the same as someone else. Normally exhibiting the same personality traits.
Example:
They were two peas in a pod – they liked and did all the same things, together.
To be a bad apple
It means to be a bad person.
Example:
I think Martha is a bad apple. Have you seen how she behaves behind her parents back?
To be a banana republic
It means to be a weak or corrupt country.
Example:
This country has become a banana republic. I’m leaving as soon as I get the chance.
Life is a bowl of cherries
It means life is easy and beautiful.
Example:
Life here in the Bahamas is a bowl of cherries, why would I want to go back to the city?
Go ahead practise them and have some fun! There are many more where those come from!
I want to learn idioms because they are like a bowl of cherries
That’s funny! Also, it shows you understood how to use the idiom! Great job!
I am full of beans, having memorised three or four of them