Autumn is here! My fave season! I love the crisp air and the changing leaves, so here are some seasonal expressions to help you talk about this beautiful (and best!) time of the year.

Note: «Autumn» is commonly used in British English, while «fall» is more often used in American English. Both refer to the same season.

Phrasal Verbs

1. Wrap up – To dress warmly or protect yourself against the cold.
   It’s getting chilly, so don’t forget to wrap up before going outside.
2. Cool down – To become cooler or less hot.
   The weather has cooled down a lot since summer ended.

Idioms

1. Turn over a new leaf – To make a fresh start or change your behaviour.
   With the start of autumn, I’m turning over a new leaf and getting more organised.
2. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – Children often behave like their parents.
   He loves hiking in the fall, just like his dad. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Structures: Use of English

It’s (high /about) time + past simple – To express that something should have already been done.
It’s high / about time we started preparing for the colder weather.
(This means that it’s already a bit late to start, but we should do it now.)

Not only… but also – Used to add emphasis and show two related points.
Not only does autumn (also called fall) bring cooler weather, but it also gives us beautiful landscapes.