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Proverbs Meanings
You can’t always get what you Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want.
want.
Two heads are better than one. It is easier to do something as a team by yourself.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease. The person who complains in a situation is more
likely to get something.
Good things come to those who If you are patient, good things can happen.
wait.
Idioms
Idioms are expressions that are specific to a given language and their associated culture.
They help to enrich the language and convey a meaning that is different to each individual
word of the phrase.
Here is a list of some common English idioms with their meanings.
Idiom Meaning
to say nothing although you would like to give
hold your tongue
your opinion
the best of both worlds getting the benefits, from both side at the same time
the person who is being discussed/spoken of
speak of the devil
arrives at that moment
let the cat out of the bag to tell a secret by mistake
not see eye to eye with somebody not agree with each other
a piece of cake a thing that is very easy to do
once in a blue moon very rarely
pigs might fly you do not believe that something will happen
under the weather not keeping well
to kill two birds with one stone get two things done by giving effort for one
to add insult to injury make a situation worse
don’t judge a book by its cover don’t judge anyone/anything by its appearance
hit the nail on the head give the exact reason
a way of asking someone who is sitting quietly
a penny for your thoughts
what he/she is thinking about
instead of your verbal claims, your action shows
actions speak louder than words
how much you work
at the drop of a hat without any hesitation Glossary
the ball is in your court you will now decide or take the next step
be barking up the wrong tree looking at the wrong place for the solution
glad to see the back of somebody be happy to see that person leave
beat around the bush avoid the main issue
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