To have too much work or too many responsibilities. “I’m snowed under with work before the holidays.”

A cheerful way of saying “It’s the festive season.” “Let’s forget our worries - ’tis the season to be jolly!”

Something good happened unexpectedly or earlier than expected. “I got my exam results and passed everything - Christmas came early!”

Don’t get stressed or upset. “The turkey’s burnt? Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle - we’ll order pizza!”

A gift exchange game.  "I got a singing Santa mug in the white elephant exchange - totally useless but hilarious"

An excuse for indulgence - it’s fine to celebrate or spend a little extra. “Go on, have another piece of cake -  Christmas comes but once a year!”

To celebrate the arrival of the new year. “We’re ringing in the New Year with fireworks and champagne.”

To do something completely or enthusiastically. “We went the whole hog this year: decorations, lights, matching pyjamas - everything!"

To leave someone responsible for a problem or task. “Everyone went home early and left me holding the baby with all the cleaning up!”

Doing something that’s clearly against your own interests. "Teachers asking for more exams is like turkeys voting for Christmas.”

To suddenly stop a habit or addiction. “He gave up smoking cold turkey in January.”

To be extremely full after eating too much. “I couldn’t eat another bite - I’m stuffed!”