Horse
Meaning: wasting resource working on something that does not exist
Example: They tampered with my research. Thank God I found it out. I'm sure they were hoping to send me on a wild goose chase as I continue my research. Read on
Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that
Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read on
Meaning: extremely near one another
Example: The two athletes have been neck and neck for this entire race. Read on
Meaning: to be extremely hungry
Example: Could we please go out and get some dinner? I am so hungry that I could eat a horse. Read on
Meaning: to start ahead of the official start of an event
Example: I know that the paper only has to be in next week, but I would like to get a head start. Read on
Meaning: to be optimistic or enthusiastic
Example: Upon hearing the good news, Mary was definitely full of beans. Read on
Meaning: to eat a lot
Example: He eats like a horse - there's never enough left for everyone else once he's been at the buffet. Read on
Meaning: it is an advice to be grateful for gifts
Example: My sister got furious when I tried to see how valuable the diamond on the ring she gifted me was and told me to never look a gift horse in the mouth Read on
Meaning: don't be ungrateful when you receive a gift
Example: I know you don't like the dress very much, but it was a gift; you should not look a gift horse in the mouth. Read on
Meaning: to get married
Example: Have you heard? Marge and Sam are getting hitched this weekend. Read on
