“Wet blanket”
PROVERB
A person who discourages others from having fun.
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“Money talks.”
Having money helps one get things done.
“(To) catch someone’s eye”
To attract someone’s attention.
“A little bird told me”
When someone says “a little bird told me that information,” it means he/she doesn’t want you to know who gave him/her the information; information possibly heard through gossip.
“April showers bring May flowers”
PROVERB
Some occurrences bring about better things.
“You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar”
PROVERB
You can win people to your side more easily by gentle persuasion and flattery than by hostile confrontation
“Bone to pick”
Having a “bone to pick with someone”
PROVERB
having a grievance that needs to be talked out
“I have a bone to pick with you Lauren; I heard how you criticized me at the meeting last night.”
“An Achilles’ heel”
PROVERB
a small fault in a person or system which might cause them to fail
Usage notes: Achilles was a man in Greek mythology (= an ancient set of stories) who was killed when he was injured on the heel. This was the only part of his body where he could be harmed.
As a team they’re strong on attack but they have a weak defence that might prove to be their Achilles’ heel.
“At each other’s throats.”
PROVERB
Fighting or arguing excessively, especially between two or more people
“Not lift a finger (to help someone) and not lift a hand (to help someone)”
PROVERB
To do nothing to help someone
They wouldn’t lift a finger to help us.
Sally refused to lift a hand to help her own sister.
Alpha and omega
PROVERB
both the beginning and the end; the essentials, from the beginning to the end; everything, from the beginning to the end.
He was forced to learn the alpha and omega of corporate law in order to even talk to the lawyers.
He loved her deeply. She was his alpha and omega.
“Float on air”
PROVERB
[for someone] to feel free and euphoric
I was so happy, I was floating on air.
Mary was floating on air after she won first prize.
Break a leg.
PROVERB
A way to express “good luck,” especially in theater.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
PROVERB
As a visitor and out of politeness, act with respect to the present society’s customs.
“All’s well that ends well”
PROVERB
Problems that occur along the way do not matter as long as the outcome is happy.
“Walnuts and pears you plant for your heirs.”
PROVERB
Think in terms of the long term and in the best interest of future generations.
“Nothing is certain but death and taxes.”
PROVERB
Of all the things that are avoidable in life, death and taxes loom regardless of situation.
“People who live in glass houses should not throw stones”
PROVERB
meaning, we should not complain about others if we are as bad as they are.
“The pen is mightier than the sword”
PROVERB
Human history is influenced more by the written word that by warfare.
“Time heals all wounds.”
PROVERB
People eventually get over insults, injuries, and hatreds. Sometimes time is the only thing to help you recover from a tough situation or a hardship that you have experienced.
