School & Everyday Idioms
10 School & Everyday Idioms for Kids — Meanings & Hindi
Learn 10 school & everyday idioms with Hindi meanings & quiz!
📅 Updated: June 2, 2026 · ⏱️ 12 min read · Page 20 of 35
What is an Idiom? 🤔
An idiom is a phrase where words together mean something DIFFERENT from each word alone. This page teaches 10 school & everyday idioms with Hindi meanings, origin stories, examples, conversations, common mistakes, and writing practice!
#1⭐💰😱
“Cost a fortune”
What does “Cost a fortune” mean?
“Cost a fortune” means very expensive. In Hindi: “बहुत महँगा”.
🗣️ Say it: COST …
😂 Literal
Literal: 💰😱
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✅ Actual
✅ Very expensive
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Cost a fortune’ — very expensive.
- Priya used this idiom at school: very expensive.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘cost a fortune’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means very expensive.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Cost a fortune’
✅ Correct: Cost a fortune
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#2⭐🏋️✨
“Worth its weight in gold”
What does “Worth its weight in gold” mean?
“Worth its weight in gold” means extremely valuable. In Hindi: “सोने जितना कीमती”.
🗣️ Say it: WORTH …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🏋️✨
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✅ Actual
✅ Extremely valuable
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Worth its weight in gold’ — extremely valuable.
- Priya used this idiom at school: extremely valuable.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘worth its weight in gold’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means extremely valuable.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Worth its weight in gold’
✅ Correct: Worth its weight in gold
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#3⭐🪙🤔
“Penny for your thoughts”
What does “Penny for your thoughts” mean?
“Penny for your thoughts” means what are you thinking?. In Hindi: “क्या सोच रहे हो?”.
🗣️ Say it: PENNY …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🪙🤔
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✅ Actual
✅ What are you thinking?
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Penny for your thoughts’ — what are you thinking?.
- Priya used this idiom at school: what are you thinking?.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘penny for your thoughts’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means what are you thinking?.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Penny for your thoughts’
✅ Correct: Penny for your thoughts
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#4⭐☔💰
“Save for a rainy day”
What does “Save for a rainy day” mean?
“Save for a rainy day” means save money for the future. In Hindi: “मुश्किल दिनों के लिए बचाओ”.
🗣️ Say it: SAVE …
😂 Literal
Literal: ☔💰
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✅ Actual
✅ Save money for the future
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Save for a rainy day’ — save money for the future.
- Priya used this idiom at school: save money for the future.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘save for a rainy day’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means save money for the future.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Save for a rainy day’
✅ Correct: Save for a rainy day
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#5⭐⭐🌳❌
“Money doesn’t grow on trees”
What does “Money doesn’t grow on trees” mean?
“Money doesn’t grow on trees” means money is limited, don’t waste. In Hindi: “पैसे पेड़ पर नहीं उगते”.
🗣️ Say it: MONEY …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🌳❌
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✅ Actual
✅ Money is limited, don’t waste
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’ — money is limited, don’t waste.
- Priya used this idiom at school: money is limited, don’t waste.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means money is limited, don’t waste.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’
✅ Correct: Money doesn’t grow on trees
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#6⭐🍞🏆
“Breadwinner”
What does “Breadwinner” mean?
“Breadwinner” means person who earns for the family. In Hindi: “रोज़ी कमाने वाला”.
🗣️ Say it: BREADWINNER …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🍞🏆
→
✅ Actual
✅ Person who earns for the family
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Breadwinner’ — person who earns for the family.
- Priya used this idiom at school: person who earns for the family.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘breadwinner’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means person who earns for the family.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Breadwinner’
✅ Correct: Breadwinner
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#7⭐🏃➕
“Go the extra mile”
What does “Go the extra mile” mean?
“Go the extra mile” means do more than expected. In Hindi: “ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा मेहनत”.
🗣️ Say it: GO …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🏃➕
→
✅ Actual
✅ Do more than expected
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Go the extra mile’ — do more than expected.
- Priya used this idiom at school: do more than expected.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘go the extra mile’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means do more than expected.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Go the extra mile’
✅ Correct: Go the extra mile
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#8⭐⭐🕯️🔥
“Burn the candle at both ends”
What does “Burn the candle at both ends” mean?
“Burn the candle at both ends” means overwork, exhaust yourself. In Hindi: “बहुत ज़्यादा काम करना”.
🗣️ Say it: BURN …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🕯️🔥
→
✅ Actual
✅ Overwork, exhaust yourself
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Burn the candle at both ends’ — overwork, exhaust yourself.
- Priya used this idiom at school: overwork, exhaust yourself.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘burn the candle at both ends’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means overwork, exhaust yourself.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Burn the candle at both ends’
✅ Correct: Burn the candle at both ends
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#9⭐💪⚖️
“Pull your weight”
What does “Pull your weight” mean?
“Pull your weight” means do your fair share of work. In Hindi: “अपना हिस्सा करो”.
🗣️ Say it: PULL …
😂 Literal
Literal: 💪⚖️
→
✅ Actual
✅ Do your fair share of work
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Pull your weight’ — do your fair share of work.
- Priya used this idiom at school: do your fair share of work.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘pull your weight’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means do your fair share of work.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Pull your weight’
✅ Correct: Pull your weight
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#10⭐🐄💵
“Cash cow”
What does “Cash cow” mean?
“Cash cow” means something very profitable. In Hindi: “मुनाफ़े की गाय”.
🗣️ Say it: CASH …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🐄💵
→
✅ Actual
✅ Something very profitable
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Cash cow’ — something very profitable.
- Priya used this idiom at school: something very profitable.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘cash cow’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means something very profitable.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Cash cow’
✅ Correct: Cash cow
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
🎯 Match the Meaning!
Cost a fortune
Worth its weight in gold
Penny for your thoughts
Save for a rainy day
Money doesn’t grow on trees
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Use idiom for: Very expensive…
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Use idiom for: Money is limited, don’t waste…
❓ Quiz — Test Yourself!
1. ‘Cost a fortune’:
2. ‘Worth its weight in gold’:
3. ‘Penny for your thoughts’:
4. ‘Save for a rainy day’:
5. ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’:
6. ‘Breadwinner’:
7. ‘Go the extra mile’:
8. ‘Burn the candle at both ends’:
🤓 Fun Facts
🤓 English has over 25,000 idioms! Native speakers use about 200 regularly.
🤓 Many school & everyday idioms come from historical events, literature, and everyday observations.
👨👩👧 Parent Tips
- Use in conversation.
- Play charades.
- Make flashcards.
- Spot in books.
- Weekly challenge!
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❓ FAQ
What are school & everyday idioms?
Phrases using school themes.
How many?
10 with meanings, Hindi, examples.
Why learn?
Used daily in English.
Used in India?
Yes, commonly.
Grade level?
Grade 2-5.