5 Horn Idioms

FIVE IDIOMS USING THE WORD "HORN(S)"

IDIOM: on the horns of a dilemma

• MEANING: caught between two choices (di = two)
• EXAMPLE: Stay or go? I'm on the horns of a dilemma.

IDIOM: horn in on something

• MEANING: intrude where one is not wanted
• EXAMPLE: Brad kept horning in on my chat with Susie.

IDIOM: lock horns with someone

• MEANING: struggle or argue with someone
• EXAMPLE: My mom and I are always locking horns.

IDIOM: pull one's horns in

• MEANING: be more cautious, especially about money
• EXAMPLE: Since I lost my job, I've had to pull my horns in: no more take-out!

IDIOM: take the bull by the horns

• MEANING: face a problem directly
• EXAMPLE: Just take the bull by the horns and tell her you love her!

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