Children Idioms
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Meaning: everyone avoids repeating a hurting experience again in life
Example: After his first accident, Sam is quite careful in driving now because a burnt child dreads a fire. Read more ➺
Meaning: To express disbelief or surprise at something that seems unbelievable.
Example: You've got to be kidding. There's no way he finished that project in one day. Read more ➺
Meaning: a wiseacre
Example: He is the class clown with the constant talking and making fun of others. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be overprotective towards somebody
Example: The mother wrapped the child up in cotton wool as if it would protect him from all the dangers of the world. Read more ➺
Meaning: thinking of some impossible task
Example: She keeps talking about her big-time ambitions, but it's all castles in the air. Read more ➺
Meaning: a new arrival in a place, group or organization
Example: As I am the new kid on the block I know that I will have to work hard to prove myself. Read more ➺
