Idioms About the Environment

The pollution in our rivers is just the … ; there are deeper issues at play.

• Tip of the iceberg
• Waste not, want not
• Root of the problem

Companies that ignore environmental regulations often find themselves … .

• In hot water
• Walking on thin ice
• On cloud nine

Despite the warnings, some people continue to … and ignore the impact of their actions on the environment.

• Throw caution to the wind

• Tip of the iceberg

• Like a moth to a flame

Other countries are … as our nation has made remarkable progress in renewable energy.

• Green with envy
• Throwing caution to the wind
• Like a fish out of water

Planting a single tree may seem like a ..., but every contribution adds up to create a greener future.

• Drop in the bucket
• The calm before the storm
• In the same boat

Moving from the countryside to the city, I felt … .

• Like a fish out of water
• Seeing the forest for the trees
• In hot water

With increasing global temperatures, many animal species … as they struggle to survive in their habitats.

• Walk on thin ice
• Save for a rainy day
• Green with envy

Environmental activists were ... when they successfully influenced stricter pollution controls.

• On cloud nine
• Root of the problem
• Waste not, want not

Blaming individual consumers for environmental is ... as systemic changes is what needed.

• Barking up the wrong tree

• Swimming on cloud nine

• Walking on thin ice

Conserving water now ensures we ... for droughts or emergencies.

• Save for a rainy day
• Like a moth to a flame
• Tip of the iceberg