Biblical Idioms
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Meaning: to treat something as if it isn't important
Example: You need to stop making light of this situation. You could be in serious trouble. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stay confident and positive
Example: We lost the elections - it is a part of the game. But we absolutely take heart in the apparently greater awareness and involvement of the young generation in keeping the spirit of democracy. Read more ➺
Meaning: to look into your own matter
Example: I would like you to mind your own business and stop telling me what to do. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to tell someone to slow down or do something gently or carefully.
Example: Easy does it—those boxes are full of glassware. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to let someone know to pay attention to what you are saying because it is very important especially when you are certain something would happen in future
Example: Mark my words, she won't regret taking me up on my offer. Read more ➺
Meaning: an occurrence of out of control natural forces in action
Example: No matter how strong you are but you can't stop the acts of God. Read more ➺
Meaning: speak boastfully about oneself
Example: My father told me never to toot my own horn. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have sufficient money to prevent starvation or hunger
Example: Both the man and his wife must work long hours just to keep the wolf from the door. Read more ➺
Meaning: without success
Example: It seems as if the merger will go through and all our hard work has been in vain. Read more ➺
Meaning: realise or understand something
Example: After my terrible grade in mathematics I saw the light and started working harder. Read more ➺
