All Idioms
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it’s better to be safe than sorry
Meaning: being careful may keep away unpleasant situation
Example: They have taught their kids to play any sport only after wearing its gear because it is better to be safe than sorry. Read more ➺
where there’s a will, there’s a way
Meaning: willpower will defeat any difficulty
Example: The man drove through eight countries in his car. It is true, where there is a will, there is a way. Read more ➺
Meaning: to come together for a cause
Example: The workers gathered when the company was facing financial trouble to raise capital and proved that many hands make light work. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take advantage of a situation
Example: The study plans were such that it required you to read when your mind was fresh, strike while the iron is hot. Read more ➺
too many cooks spoil the broth
Meaning: to mean that something does not go well when there are too many ways to do it
Example: The company management had 11 decision makers. No wonder it closed operations since too many cooks spoil the broth. Read more ➺
absence makes the heart grow fonder
Meaning: to miss and love someone more when they are not around
Example: The couple reunited after almost a year and understood that the absence had made their hearts grow fonder. Read more ➺
Meaning: being honest is always good and fruitful
Example: The company has high moral standards and has the words "honesty is the best policy" written all over its premises. Read more ➺
grass is always greener on the other side
Meaning: to think that other's part is better than mine
Example: The lawyer always thought that the grass is greener on the other side and left his profession to become an MBA graduate. Guess what? He is still struggling to find a job. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have more than one participant in an activity to make it better
Example: The company engaged with another marketing consultant because it is an important project and two heads are better than one. Read more ➺
Meaning: to start disliking something when one gets to know too much about it
Example: The couple could not stay together long after their wedding because familiarity breeds contempt. Read more ➺
