March 20 marks the beginning of Spring. In Canada, people look forward to this season of year, especially after a long cold winter. While Spring invoke thoughts of new life, growth and renewal, there are several idioms using the word “Spring”. Here are just a few common ones.
no spring chicken: Fig. a person well past youth; an old person. My grandfather is no spring chicken but he can still dance like a teenager.
spring into action: Fig. to suddenly begin moving or doing something. As soon as I get out of bed every morning, I spring into action to greet my busy day.
spring to life: Fig. to become suddenly alive or more alive. Whenever he goes to a party, he springs to life even if he had a long day of work at the office.
spring to mind: to appear suddenly or immediately in your thoughts What springs to mind when you hear a baby cry?