Idioms beginning with Y
Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that
Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read on
Meaning: used to accept a challenge or bet
Example: Max: I challenge you to join me in my 100km run this month. Samuel: You're on! Read on
Meaning: you cannot make others change their habits
Example: I tried to make my grandmother learn how to use a smartphone but it was just like you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Read on
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 on
Meaning: everybody leaves their wealth behind after death
Example: The whole world knows that you can't take it with you but they still have so much affiliation to their worldly possessions. Read on
Meaning: for sure
Example: The manager will pull this deal off. You bet on something else about him because this is definitely happening. Read on
Meaning: implies that something that someone said is a joke
Example: Dan said. "I got a job as an associate professor in the university! Wow!" Tina replied. "You've got to be kidding!" Read on
Meaning: new members that provide various new schemes and ideas for the organization
Example: The Peace corps is in need of a young blood like Adam. Read on
Meaning: used to agree with another person or group of people
Example: She said, "This horrible weather has been killing me." He said, "You can say that again!" Read on
Meaning: used to express disappointment when someone makes a mistake which they probably shouldn't have
Example: She told me that you abused her, you know better than that. Read on