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House and Home idioms

here I'm going to make a list of some of the idioms that they include HOME and HOUSE
  1. get on like a House on Fire 
  2. make yourself at home
  3. brought the house down
  4. brought home to me
  5. hit home
  6. safe as house
now we are going to make some examples and explain the meaning of each idiom.

  • Get on like a house on fire
meaning: they have a very good relationship
example:
A: How did the meeting with Andy's parents go?
B: It was great. We all get on like a house on fire. 

  • Make yourself at home
meaning: Please behave in my house as if it were yours.
example:
A: Hello! we are so late, our plane was delayed.
B: Don't worry. just sit down and relax, and make yourselves at home! I'll put the kettle on. 

  • Brought the house down
meaning: The performance was a success.
example:
A: Did you read those excellent reviews in the local paper about the school play?
B: yes, I did. Apparently, it brought the house down. 

  • brought home to me
example:
A: I was so sorry to hear that your cat had died.
B: Thank you. When I saw her empty bowl, it really brought home to me the fact that I'd never see her again. 

  • hit home 
example:
"his sarcastic comments really hit home" means that his sarcastic comments really hurt my feelings.

  • safe as house
example:
A: I'm going up there. It looks a bit dangerous!
B: Oh, Come on! It's actually as safe as houses, and the view from the top is fantastic.

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