Life Idioms
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Meaning: the decreasing time of a individual's life.
Example: I shall not leave my parents during their vale of years. Read more ➺
Meaning: prosperous, living well.
Example: The teacher told us to work hard in our education to be in a clover in the future. Read more ➺
Meaning: readily won and readily lost
Example: I won a lot of money at the casino last night but lost it on my way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go. 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: easy option
Example: Weight loss is a challenging task, not a bed of roses. Read more ➺
Meaning: Still alive and active, especially despite age, illness, or hardship.
Example: Even after his surgery, John is alive and kicking, back at work and feeling stronger each day. Read more ➺
