Biblical Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
