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Halloween<\/strong> is a time of ghosts and monsters, but for us and for you, it\u2019s also a time to learn English! To mark the occasion, we\u2019ve prepared a selection of a few spookily interesting idioms that perfectly fit the Halloween spirit! You might find them handy while planning a company party for employees or organizing a Halloween event for kids. How about a game with English idioms?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Ghost town<\/strong>
    This idiom refers to a place that is deserted or very quiet.
    – „The town looked like a ghost town after the Halloween party.”<\/em>
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  • Skeleton in the closet<\/strong>
    We use this idiom to describe a hidden secret that could be embarrassing or problematic if it comes out. Perfect for Halloween, right?
    – „Everyone has a skeleton in the closet, something they don\u2019t want others to know.\u201d<\/em>
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  • To make someone\u2019s blood run cold<\/strong>
    This expression is used when something or someone causes us intense fear or terror.
    – „The horror movie made my blood run cold!”<\/em>
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  • A night owl<\/strong>
    Night owls are people who like to work or have fun late at night.
    – „I’m a night owl, so Halloween parties are perfect for me!”<\/em>
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  • Witch hunt<\/strong>
    This idiom is used to describe unjustified accusations, often made against innocent people. Though the term has historical roots, it is used metaphorically in today\u2019s language.
    – „The media launched a witch hunt against the celebrity, but none of the accusations were true.”<\/em>
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  • To give up the ghost<\/strong>
    This means to give up, stop doing something, or lose hope. When referring to things, it means to break down or stop working.
    – „After trying to fix the old car for hours, it finally gave up the ghost.<\/em>„
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  • To bleed someone dry<\/strong>
    This idiom means to exploit someone to the limit, financially ruin them, or drain their resources.
    – „The constant maintenance costs of the house are bleeding us dry.<\/em>„
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  • To have a thick skull<\/strong>
    Used to describe someone who is stubborn or slow to understand, as if information just doesn\u2019t „sink in.”
    „I’ve explained it to him so many times, but he just has a thick skull<\/em>.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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    Learning English doesn\u2019t have to be scary, and learning new idioms is a fantastic way to enrich your vocabulary! We hope these Halloween idioms get you into the spirit of this magical holiday. Don\u2019t forget to use them in your conversations \u2013 be ready for every \u201ctrick or treat\u201d!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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