Made-Up Idioms:
1. "To pull a rabbit out of the hat" - To come up with a clever solution to a seemingly impossible problem.
*Example: "With the deadline looming, I was panicking, but then Sarah pulled a rabbit out of the hat and found us a perfect location for the event."
2. "To throw a wrench in the gearbox" - To cause unexpected trouble or disruption to a plan.
*Example: "The sudden rain really threw a wrench in the gearbox of our picnic plans, so we had to move everything inside."
3. "To paint the town red with a rainbow" - To have a very exciting and colorful experience, full of adventure and joy.
*Example: "After months of studying, we decided to paint the town red with a rainbow, traveling to all the national parks we could!"
4. "To have a head full of sunshine" - To be very optimistic and cheerful, even in difficult situations.
*Example: "Despite losing her job, she still has a head full of sunshine and is confident she'll find a new one soon."
5. "To chase after a butterfly with a net" - To try to achieve something that is unattainable or fleeting.
*Example: "He's been chasing after that promotion for years, but it's like chasing after a butterfly with a net – it's always just out of reach."
6. "To wear your heart on your sleeve, but tucked in a pocket" - To be emotionally open but also cautious about revealing too much.
*Example: "He wears his heart on his sleeve, but tucked in a pocket, meaning he's willing to share his feelings but not until he trusts you completely."
7. "To be as slippery as a greased eel in a fishbowl" - To be very elusive and hard to catch, even in a confined situation.
*Example: "That new intern is as slippery as a greased eel in a fishbowl - he's always getting away with things!"
8. "To be a walking dictionary with a broken spine" - To be very knowledgeable but forgetful.
*Example: "My grandpa is a walking dictionary with a broken spine - he can tell you facts about anything, but he forgets where he left his keys five minutes later."
9. "To have a mind like a sieve with a hole the size of the moon" - To be very forgetful and have difficulty concentrating.
*Example: "My friend has a mind like a sieve with a hole the size of the moon, so I have to remind him of everything."
10. "To be a walking contradiction in a raincoat" - To be someone who is full of paradoxes and unpredictable.
*Example: "She's a walking contradiction in a raincoat - she's shy but outspoken, introverted but enjoys social events."