Biblical Idioms

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the writing is on the wall

Meaning: A clear sign that something bad or unwanted is going to happen.

Example: After months of falling sales and major layoffs, the writing is on the wall for the struggling company. Read more ➺


road to Damascus

Meaning: A sudden and dramatic change in beliefs, attitude, or behavior.

Example: After witnessing the harm his decisions caused, the experience became his road to Damascus and changed his life. Read more ➺


lying in wait

Meaning: Remaining unnoticed until a problem, danger, or event appears.

Example: The thief was lying in wait behind the fence, ready to strike when the guard moved. Read more ➺


at one’s wits’ end

Meaning: Completely confused, puzzled or out of ideas about what to do next.

Example: After trying every possible way to fix the computer, he was at one's wits' end. Read more ➺


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 ➺


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