Good Idioms
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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 ➺
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: Describes someone who is extremely gentle and would never intentionally cause harm to others.
Example: She's so kind she not hurt a fly, even when someone is rude to her. 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 ➺
