Good Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: This phrase points to the fact that regardless of how badly (or not) someone missed the target, it is a miss after all.
Example: Although they scored the last goal, that one miss was as good as a mile. Read more ➺
Meaning: This phrase refers to passing signals to convey a message. This signal can be subtle for those who want to understand it.
Example: She wanted to go for the late night party so her friend made up a story about them getting together to study. Funny thing is that she had not said anything to her friend but a nod is as good as a wink between friends. Read more ➺
a little of what you fancy does you good
Meaning: It is a coveted way of addressing the benefits that one derives out of having sex.
Example: He was very happy to work overtime today because he could go home half day on his anniversary. A little of what he wanted has done him good. Read more ➺
Meaning: This proverb refers to women who are looking for suitable alliances but aren't able to find them.
Example: He has stood by her in all her troubled times. Usually a good man is hard to find but she has done quite well for herself. Read more ➺
Meaning: It literally means what it says, that is, a person has not had better of whatever it is that is being discussed before.
Example: You should not have broken up with her. You have never had it so good with anyone else. Read more ➺
Meaning: I don't know
Example: If you want to know which one is the best of these movies, well, your guess is as good as mine. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be genuine, verified
Example: The text on this website is bona fides, always. Read more ➺
Meaning: the misfortune which turns out to have advantages
Example: Losing that job turned out to be a blessing in disguise for him as it forced him to plunge into business. Read more ➺
