All Idioms
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there’s no time like the present
Meaning: right now is the best time
Example: The master chef always told me that there's no time like the present to start working on your signature dish. 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: those in need shouldn't expect too much from what they're given.
Example: In this village you are only going to get these many options for furniture. Learn to live it because beggars can't be choosers. Read more ➺
Meaning: if you wait for something to happen it takes longer
Example: I kept waiting for hours near my phone but there was no news from my daughter from the war zone yet because a watched pot never boils. Read more ➺
God helps those who help themselves
Meaning: Success is more likely when a person takes initiative instead of waiting for help.
Example: He stopped making excuses and started working harder, believing that God helps those who help themselves. Read more ➺
never look a gift horse in the mouth
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 more ➺
the early bird catches the worm
Meaning: it refers to people who arrive earlier are the ones who get the best deals
Example: The admissions in this college get filled in very early. If you really want to enroll your son here then you should remember that the early bird catches the worm. Read more ➺
discretion is the greater part of valour
Meaning: to be quiet about it after helping someone out
Example: The man I admire the most has always taught me that discretion is the greater part of valour. Read more ➺
Meaning: to have an affinity for one's home over every other place
Example: The troops finally retreated and the men get to go home to their families now. There is no place like home. Read more ➺
there’s no such thing as a free lunch
Meaning: to be aware of something that seems free of cost but may have a charge levied in another form
Example: The company has asked the employees to fill in extra work hours this month when the incentive was paid out. There is no such thing as a free lunch. Read more ➺
