The Language of Childhood: Idioms Explained

Idioms Related to Child 

1) "A child at heart" - This phrase means a person who still has a playful and carefree attitude, even though they are an adult. 

For example, "He's always the first one to join in a game, he's a child at heart."



2) "A child prodigy" - This phrase means a child who has exceptional talent or abilities in a particular field. 

For example, "She's a child prodigy, she's already composing music at the age of 8."

 

3) "A wild child" - This phrase means a child who is unruly or disobedient. 

For example, "He's always getting into trouble, he's a real wild child."

 

4) "A cry baby" - This phrase means a child who cries or complains frequently. 

For example, "He's always crying about something, he's a real cry baby."

 

5) "A child's play" - This phrase means something that is very easy or simple. 

For example, "Solving that math problem was child's play for him, he's a genius."

 

READ MORE: The Body in Idioms: A Guide to Understanding Figurative Language


6) "A child's mind" - This phrase means a mind that is innocent, curious and open to learn new things. 

For example, "She's always asking questions, she has a child's mind."

 

7) "A young whippersnapper" - This phrase means a young person who is arrogant or overly confident. 

For example, "He thinks he knows everything, he's just a young whippersnapper."

 

8) "A bundle of energy" - This phrase means a child who is very active and always moving around. 

For example, "She's always running around and playing, she's a bundle of energy."


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