Running Late? Learn 8 English Idioms For Rushed Mornings
Ever had one of those mornings?
You wake up on the wrong side of the bed, hit the snooze button one too many times, and before you know it—you’re running late. Suddenly, you’re scrambling to get ready, throwing on clothes, and flying out the door like a chicken with its head cut off. Sound familiar?
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there. Mornings like these are chaotic, but they also make for the perfect moment to learn some fun and natural English idioms!
In this post, we’ll explore 8 expressions from the video below that describe exactly what mornings can look like when things don’t go as planned. ☕⏰
🎥 Watch the video to learn these useful expressions—and how to use them naturally in real life!
🌪️ Morning Chaos Idioms Mentioned in the Video
⏰ Hit the snooze button – To delay waking up by resetting your alarm.
🏃♀️ Running late – Not being on time; behind schedule.
😵 Scrambling to get ready – Rushing in a panic to prepare yourself.
👕 Throw on clothes – To get dressed quickly without much thought.
🚪 Flying out the door – Leaving the house in a rush.
🐔 Like a chicken with its head cut off – Moving around frantically and without direction.
😠 Wake up on the wrong side of the bed – To start the day in a bad or grumpy mood.
🙃 You snooze, you lose – If you hesitate or delay, you might miss your chance.
Before You Fly Out the Door… 🌟
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