Biblical Idioms

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hope against hope

Meaning: To keep hoping even when the situation seems hopeless.

Example: She waited by the phone, hope against hope that her son would call. Read more ➺


make good

Meaning: To achieve success or prove one’s ability.

Example: After the faulty delivery, the company promised to make good by sending a replacement. Read more ➺


no one knows the day or the hour

Meaning: The exact timing of an important or life-changing event is unknown and cannot be predicted.

Example: The coach reminded the team that no one knows the day or the hour, so they should always stay ready for opportunity. Read more ➺


reap the whirlwind

Meaning: To suffer serious consequences for reckless or foolish actions.

Example: After years of corruption, the minister began to reap the whirlwind when protests erupted across the country. Read more ➺


hold water

Meaning: To be valid, logical, or convincing; an argument or idea that stands up to scrutiny.

Example: The lawyer argued that the accusation simply did hold water, convincing the jury of its validity. Read more ➺


pearls of wisdom

Meaning: Wise or insightful advice or knowledge, often gained through experience.

Example: At the family reunion, Grandma shared pearls of wisdom about patience and kindness that left everyone inspired. Read more ➺


gall and wormwood

Meaning: Something extremely bitter, hateful, or offensive.

Example: Losing the championship was gall and wormwood to the proud team. Read more ➺


move mountains

Meaning: Do everything that can possibly be done.

Example: She was willing to move mountains to get her child the best medical care. Read more ➺


God forbid

Meaning: used to express a strong wish that something undesirable or bad does not happen.

Example: God forbid that we lose the match after working so hard all season. Read more ➺


under the sun

Meaning: Everything in existence or possible: Refers to anything and everything that exists in the world or universe. It is often used to convey a broad scope of possibilities or matters.

Example: He tried every solution under the sun to fix the broken machine. Read more ➺


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