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Meaning: always try to see the good things even in bad situations
Example: Don't worry about your exam score; look on the bright side. It is a significant improvement from the previous exam. Read more ➺
Meaning: progress has been satisfactory up to now
Example: Thanks for asking; so far, so good. Read more ➺
Meaning: a kind person
Example: My neighbour, Frank is such a good egg. He always feeds the cat and checks the house if we are away. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be of advantage to someone
Example: His years of experience in the spoken English field has stood him in good stead. Read more ➺
Meaning: occurrence of something shocking
Example: Good grief, is she going to kick her brother in front of the entire school? This is really shocking for me. Read more ➺
Meaning: making a lot of progress
Example: Our team has won eleven out of our twelve matches this season. We are on a roll. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an evil plan
Example: The children can be up to no good cooped up in that attic together for two hours. You must go up and check. Read more ➺
Meaning: to assume that since there is no news, it will not be bad news
Example: The exam results are not yet out and I feel no news is good news. Read more ➺
all good things must come to an end
Meaning: everything that is deemed nice, ends
Example: The band breaking up was a terrible things but I guess all good things must come to an end. Read more ➺
Meaning: tap knuckle on wood in order to avoid bad luck
Example: I am expecting a promotion and a big pay hike this year, touch wood. Read more ➺
