Biblical Idioms
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Meaning: being proven wrong after taking a strong stand
Example: No that my brother has proved that I was wrong I will have to eat crow. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take back what was said
Example: I can't believe that he didn't trust that we could win. He will have to eat his words. Read more ➺
Meaning: to stop trying to figure something out
Example: John was so tired of trying to fix the stove that he decided to give up and phone an electrician. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cause something to open suddenly, especially from within
Example: The violent storms shook the very foundation of the house and broke open the doors. Read more ➺
Meaning: used to tell someone not to get involved in whatever you have going on
Example: My mother in law was not pleased when we politely told her that the honeymoon plan was none of her business. Read more ➺
Meaning: means that laughter can help cure negative feelings such as stress, anger, worry, depression, etc.
Example: After spending several hours in good company, Martha felt her depression lifting and realised that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Read more ➺
Meaning: at the very last minute before an event
Example: Just minutes before the deadline, he definitely submitted his assignment at the eleventh hour. Read more ➺
forbidden fruit is always the sweetest
Meaning: to desire something that is not within a feasible reach
Example: The guy thinks that the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest and keeps asking her out even though she has refused him several times. I seem to think that this is becoming unhealthy and obsessive. Read more ➺
idle hands are the devil’s tools
Meaning: if you have nothing to do, you are likely to do some mischief
Example: All the kids should be kept busy while you are away; idle hands are the devil's tools. Read more ➺
Meaning: someone who tries to help people in trouble or need
Example: The beggar was lying shivering on the road when a good Samaritan came along and gave him a blanket and some warm clothes. Read more ➺
