Common Christmas Idioms to Improve your fluency

Idioms: Christmas Edition

Something good and unexpected has happened. 

"I got the job I wanted! Christmas came early this year!"

Describes someone acting against their self-interest. 

"Agreeing to that deal would be like turkeys voting for Christmas."

To decorate, especially with Christmas decorations.

"It's time to deck the halls with boughs of holly!"

"Let Martha help you deck the halls alongside your dessert table."

To be very happy and cheerful.

"She was full of the joys of spring after hearing the good news."

A traditional Christmas greeting expressing a wish for peace and kindness.

"The carolers sang 'Peace on earth, goodwill to all men."

Good news and happiness. 

"The angels brought tidings of comfort and joy."

"I bring you good tidings!"

Don't be critical or unappreciative when someone is giving you a gift.

"Even if you don't like the sweater, don't look a gift horse in the mouth; just thank Grandma for her kindness."

It's the time of year to be happy and cheerful.

"Don't be such a Grinch! 'Tis the season to be jolly!"

An exclamation that expresses disapproval or a lack of enjoyment for something that others enjoy. 

"When asked to donate to the Christmas toy drive, the miserly old man simply grumbled, 'Bah humbug!'"

You shouldn't judge the quality of something solely based on its size; even small things can be great.

"Don't underestimate that tiny new employee, sometimes good things come in small packages."