Religion Idioms

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see the light

Meaning: realise or understand something

Example: After my terrible grade in mathematics I saw the light and started working harder. Read more ➺


God helps those who help themselves

Meaning: to be able to come out of a bad situation by self-help rather than hoping for divine intervention

Example: The businessman refused to help you this time because he realized that you run to him every time you have the slightest difficulty. Please remember that he has a business to run and God helps only those who help themselves. Read more ➺


third time’s a charm

Meaning: to say that when a person tries to do something, it works out at the third attempt

Example: The fellow finally managed to pass his exam. As they say, third time's a charm. Read more ➺


beyond the veil

Meaning: Refers to the realm or state after death; the afterlife.

Example: After his passing, many believed he had gone beyond the veil to reunite with loved ones. Read more ➺


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