All Idioms
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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 ➺
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 ➺
