Proverbs
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make a mountain out of a molehill
Meaning: magnifying the content
Example: You are just making a mountain out of a molehill, you just gave a wrong answer, it doesn't mean you're not going to qualify to the second round. Read more ➺
Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character
Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read more ➺
Meaning: do not wait to deal with a specific problem or you risk it getting much worse later on
Example: John said to his brother, " You better bring your car to the shop while it's still running, because a stitch in time saves nine". Read more ➺
Meaning: means that laughter can help cure negative feelings such as stress, anger, worry, depression, etc.
Example: After spending several hours in good company, Martha felt her depression lifting and realised that laughter is indeed the best medicine. Read more ➺
you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs
Meaning: to have to go through something seemingly not nice for a good result
Example: The course requires a lot of effort on your part. It is true that you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. Read more ➺
forbidden fruit is always the sweetest
Meaning: to desire something that is not within a feasible reach
Example: The guy thinks that the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest and keeps asking her out even though she has refused him several times. I seem to think that this is becoming unhealthy and obsessive. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not stay an active issue when something is not immediately visible
Example: The company's top managers do not consider these government policy changes and important for their strategic planning. It is out of sight, out of mind for them but that is not a good thing in any way. Read more ➺
if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours
Meaning: to return a favour for a favour
Example: The government cannot expect any progress in the society with a "if you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" attitude. Read more ➺
Meaning: to only know a very small part of the problem
Example: The manager-employee problems in this company are just the tip of the iceberg. Read more ➺
Meaning: to not be able to do anything about a situation
Example: The manager tried his best to explain the situation after such a terrible mess created by the employee in the account. In the end, his hands were tied and he had to fire the staff members responsible for the mistake. Read more ➺
