Feelings & Personality Idioms
10 Feelings & Personality Idioms for Kids — Meanings & Hindi
Learn 10 feelings & personality idioms with Hindi meanings & quiz!
📅 Updated: June 2, 2026 · ⏱️ 12 min read · Page 24 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 feelings & personality idioms with Hindi meanings, origin stories, examples, conversations, common mistakes, and writing practice!
#1⭐⭐🐂✊
“Take the bull by the horns”
What does “Take the bull by the horns” mean?
“Take the bull by the horns” means face problems bravely. In Hindi: “बहादुरी से सामना करो”.
🗣️ Say it: TAKE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🐂✊
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✅ Actual
✅ Face problems bravely
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Take the bull by the horns’ — face problems bravely.
- Priya used this idiom at school: face problems bravely.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘take the bull by the horns’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means face problems bravely.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Take the bull by the horns’
✅ Correct: Take the bull by the horns
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#2⭐😬💪
“Bite the bullet”
What does “Bite the bullet” mean?
“Bite the bullet” means endure something painful bravely. In Hindi: “मुश्किल सहन करो”.
🗣️ Say it: BITE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 😬💪
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✅ Actual
✅ Endure something painful bravely
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Bite the bullet’ — endure something painful bravely.
- Priya used this idiom at school: endure something painful bravely.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘bite the bullet’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means endure something painful bravely.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Bite the bullet’
✅ Correct: Bite the bullet
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#3⭐😐💪
“Keep a stiff upper lip”
What does “Keep a stiff upper lip” mean?
“Keep a stiff upper lip” means stay brave, don’t show emotion. In Hindi: “हिम्मत बनाए रखो”.
🗣️ Say it: KEEP …
😂 Literal
Literal: 😐💪
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✅ Actual
✅ Stay brave, don’t show emotion
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Keep a stiff upper lip’ — stay brave, don’t show emotion.
- Priya used this idiom at school: stay brave, don’t show emotion.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘keep a stiff upper lip’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means stay brave, don’t show emotion.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Keep a stiff upper lip’
✅ Correct: Keep a stiff upper lip
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#4⭐🦒🤝
“Stick your neck out”
What does “Stick your neck out” mean?
“Stick your neck out” means take a risk for someone. In Hindi: “किसी के लिए ख़तरा उठाना”.
🗣️ Say it: STICK …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🦒🤝
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✅ Actual
✅ Take a risk for someone
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Stick your neck out’ — take a risk for someone.
- Priya used this idiom at school: take a risk for someone.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘stick your neck out’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means take a risk for someone.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Stick your neck out’
✅ Correct: Stick your neck out
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#5⭐🧍♂️💪
“Stand your ground”
What does “Stand your ground” mean?
“Stand your ground” means refuse to give in. In Hindi: “अपनी बात पर अड़ा रहना”.
🗣️ Say it: STAND …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🧍♂️💪
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✅ Actual
✅ Refuse to give in
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Stand your ground’ — refuse to give in.
- Priya used this idiom at school: refuse to give in.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘stand your ground’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means refuse to give in.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Stand your ground’
✅ Correct: Stand your ground
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#6⭐🎵😬
“Face the music”
What does “Face the music” mean?
“Face the music” means accept consequences bravely. In Hindi: “नतीजे भुगतो”.
🗣️ Say it: FACE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🎵😬
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✅ Actual
✅ Accept consequences bravely
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Face the music’ — accept consequences bravely.
- Priya used this idiom at school: accept consequences bravely.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘face the music’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means accept consequences bravely.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Face the music’
✅ Correct: Face the music
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#7⭐🦴💪
“Have backbone”
What does “Have backbone” mean?
“Have backbone” means have courage and strength. In Hindi: “रीढ़ की हड्डी होना”.
🗣️ Say it: HAVE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 🦴💪
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✅ Actual
✅ Have courage and strength
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Have backbone’ — have courage and strength.
- Priya used this idiom at school: have courage and strength.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘have backbone’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means have courage and strength.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Have backbone’
✅ Correct: Have backbone
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#8⭐😐🦸
“Brave face”
What does “Brave face” mean?
“Brave face” means pretend to be brave. In Hindi: “बहादुरी का दिखावा”.
🗣️ Say it: BRAVE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 😐🦸
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✅ Actual
✅ Pretend to be brave
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Brave face’ — pretend to be brave.
- Priya used this idiom at school: pretend to be brave.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘brave face’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means pretend to be brave.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Brave face’
✅ Correct: Brave face
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#9⭐📈⭐
“Rise to the occasion”
What does “Rise to the occasion” mean?
“Rise to the occasion” means perform well under pressure. In Hindi: “मौके पर चोट करना”.
🗣️ Say it: RISE …
😂 Literal
Literal: 📈⭐
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✅ Actual
✅ Perform well under pressure
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘Rise to the occasion’ — perform well under pressure.
- Priya used this idiom at school: perform well under pressure.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘rise to the occasion’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means perform well under pressure.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘Rise to the occasion’
✅ Correct: Rise to the occasion
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
#10⭐💪🏆
“No guts, no glory”
What does “No guts, no glory” mean?
“No guts, no glory” means you must be brave to succeed. In Hindi: “हिम्मत नहीं तो जीत नहीं”.
🗣️ Say it: NO …
😂 Literal
Literal: 💪🏆
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✅ Actual
✅ You must be brave to succeed
📜 Origin: This common English idiom has been used for generations in everyday conversation.
✏️ Examples:
- Aarav: ‘No guts, no glory’ — you must be brave to succeed.
- Priya used this idiom at school: you must be brave to succeed.
💬 In a Conversation:
👦 Aarav: Did you know ‘no guts, no glory’?
👧 Priya: Yes! It means you must be brave to succeed.
👦 Aarav: Cool! Let me use it!
👧 Priya: Go for it!
⚠️ Common Mistake:
❌ Incorrect usage of ‘No guts, no glory’
✅ Correct: No guts, no glory
💡 Use the full phrase!
✍️ Your Turn:
🎯 Match the Meaning!
Take the bull by the horns
Bite the bullet
Keep a stiff upper lip
Stick your neck out
Stand your ground
✏️ Fill in the Idiom
Stuck? Click 💡 Hint!
Use idiom for: Face problems bravely…
Use idiom for: Endure something painful brave…
Use idiom for: Stay brave, don’t show emotion…
Use idiom for: Take a risk for someone…
Use idiom for: Refuse to give in…
❓ Quiz — Test Yourself!
1. ‘Take the bull by the horns’:
2. ‘Bite the bullet’:
3. ‘Keep a stiff upper lip’:
4. ‘Stick your neck out’:
5. ‘Stand your ground’:
6. ‘Face the music’:
7. ‘Have backbone’:
8. ‘Brave face’:
🤓 Fun Facts
🤓 English has over 25,000 idioms! Native speakers use about 200 regularly.
🤓 Many feelings & personality 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 feelings & personality idioms?
Phrases using feelings themes.
How many?
10 with meanings, Hindi, examples.
Why learn?
Used daily in English.
Used in India?
Yes, commonly.
Grade level?
Grade 2-5.