Biblical Idioms
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a leopard can’t change his spots
Meaning: one cannot change who they are
Example: He is bound to fail the exam again, a Leopard cannot change his spots after all. Read more ➺
Meaning: barely manage to do something
Example: We managed to complete the project on time by the skin of our teeth. Read more ➺
Meaning: to agree fully with someone.
Example: Though they work as a team, they often don't see eye to eye on most issues. Read more ➺
Meaning: a very tiny part of something big
Example: Her cry was only a single drop in the ocean compared to the billions of tears shed by mourners after the war. Read more ➺
Meaning: Refers to the realm or state after death; the afterlife.
Example: After his passing, many believed he had gone beyond the veil to reunite with loved ones. Read more ➺
Meaning: the family comes first, and one should help their family before helping others
Example: She spends the little money that she earns on social work and neglects her own family, forgetting that charity begins at home. Read more ➺
Meaning: to show modesty towards something or someone
Example: The man kept hiding his light under a bushel even though the whole neighbourhood is aware of his cleanliness initiatives for the society. Read more ➺
Meaning: To criticize or scold someone very harshly.
Example: The manager gave him hell after he ignored repeated safety warnings at work. Read more ➺
Meaning: Plain drinking water.
Example: After working in the yard all afternoon, Tom cooled himself with Adam's ale from the kitchen faucet. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person who is loved more than anyone else.
Example: My old golden retriever has always been the apple of my eye. Read more ➺
