1. Spring into Action
This English idiom is used for saying that something is done quickly and with energy or force.
2. No spring chicken
A person who’s not exactly young anymore.
3. A spring in someone’s step
An English idiom used for saying that someone looks as if they are happy and full of energy.
4. To Spring to mind
To appear suddenly in your thoughts, immediately think of someone or something. When someone mentions spring, all these English idioms will spring to mind!
5. To spring to life
To suddenly start moving.
6. To spring out of something
To jump out of something.
7. To spring someone on something
To surprise someone with something.
8. Full of the joys of spring
To be very happy and enthusiastic.
9. Spring clean
To thoroughly clean a place, especially in springtime.
10. Spring fever
A feeling of restlessness and excitement because spring is coming and the weather is getting warmer.
TEST YOURSELF
1. As soon as the boss came in the door, everyone _______.
2. I don’t know how old Mike is, but obviously he is ______.”
3. He’s had a _____ since he met Joanna.
4. Say the word “Australia” and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately ________.
5. After about eight o’clock the city_____to ____.
6. The cat sprang out of the closet when I opened the door.
7. I hope he’s not going to _________ any crazy __________ on us at the meeting this morning.
8. He bounced into the office, full of _______________.
9. I gave the kitchen a ____________ at the weekend.
10. ‘A few kids had ___________ and thought was a good reason to skip finals, but I went to school every single day.’
2. I don’t know how old Mike is, but obviously he is ______.”
3. He’s had a _____ since he met Joanna.
4. Say the word “Australia” and a vision of beaches and blue seas immediately ________.
5. After about eight o’clock the city_____to ____.
6. The cat sprang out of the closet when I opened the door.
7. I hope he’s not going to _________ any crazy __________ on us at the meeting this morning.
8. He bounced into the office, full of _______________.
9. I gave the kitchen a ____________ at the weekend.
10. ‘A few kids had ___________ and thought was a good reason to skip finals, but I went to school every single day.’
