IDIOM
An idiom is a pharase where the combination of words has a different meaning from the dictionary meaning of the individiual words. It does not follow the rules of gammar.
PROVERB
A short saying or sentence that generally convey meaning differnt from what is simply indicated by the words themselves.
A LIST OF IDIOMS AND PROVERBS WITH THEIR MEANING
A bitter pill. ___ a situation that is unpleasant but must be accepted.
A drop in the bucket ____ A very small part of something big or whole.
Add fuel to fire ____ To do something to make a bad sitiuation even worse than it.
All bark but no bite ___ When someone is threatening but not willing to engage in fight.
All in the same boat ___ When everyone is facing the same challange.
Apple of my eye _____ Someone who is cherished above all.
All that glitters is not gold ___ Appearance can be deceptive.
All's well that ends well _____ There is solution of everything even if there is doubt.
All work and no play makes jack a dull boy ____ Everybody needs a certain amount of relaxation.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away_____ A small preventive treatment wards off serious problem away.
A burnt child dreads the fire ____ A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.
A ower blooms more than once ___ If you miss an occasion, you can avail of it another time.
An idle mind is a devil's workshop ___ When you have to do nothing , you get a chance to think useless things.
A friend in need is a friend indeed ____ Someone who is with you even when you are in trouble is a true friend.
A rolling stone gathers no moss. ____ If a person keeps moving from place to place, he gains neither friends nor possessions.
As you sow, so you reap ___ You have to accept the consequences of your action.
Bad news travells fast ___ people tend to circulate bad news very quickly.
Barking up the wrong side of tree ___ Looking in the wrong place.
Better late than never ____ It's better to do something, even if it's late than nnot to do it at all.
Birds of feather flock together ____ People of the sort are usually found together.
Bite your tongue ____ To avoid talking.
BreaK a leg___ A saying from theatre that means '' Good luck''
Burn the midnight oil ___ To work late into night.
Cleanliness is next to goodliness.___ A clean body is just as important as a pure soul.
Cock and Bull story ___ An unbelievable tale .
Couch potato ___ A lazy person
Cry over spilt milk____ When you complaint about a loss from the past.
Don't judge a book by its cover ___ Don't judge by appearance.
Don't count your chickens before they are hatched .___ You must not be too confident that something will be successful.
Drink like a fish ___ to drink very heavily
Empty vessels make the most noise. ___ The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.
Every cloud has a silver lining ___ There is positive or hopeful side to every unpleasant situation.
Every path has its puddle ___ progress is rarely without difficulty .
Fit as a fiddle ___ In good physical health
From A to Z ____ Covering a complete range
Good samaritan ____ Someone who helps others when they are in need,with no desire for compensation and no thought of a reward.
Graveyard shift ___ Working hours from about 12:00 am to 8:00 am. The time of the day when most other people are sleeping.
Great minds think alike. ___ Intelligent people think like one another.
Half a loaf is better than none ___ You should be grateful for something even if it is not as much as you wanted.
Have a blast ___ To have a good time or to enjoy oneself
Hit the nail on the head ___ To do somethinng perfectly or say something exactly right .
Hold your horses ____ keep patient.
It two ride a house, one must ride behind.___ when two peole do something together, one will be the leader and the other must follow.
Justice delayed is justice denied ____ It the law is applied too late, there is no justice .
Keep an eye on him ____ You should careful watch him.
Kill the goose that lays the golden egg. ___ Destroy something that would be a source of wealth.
Last but not least. ___ An introduction phrase to let the audience know that the last person mentioned is less important than those introduced before him or her .
Learn to walk before you run ___ Don't rush into doing something until you know how to do it .
Lend me your ear ____ politely ask someone's full attention .
Let by gones be by gones ___ Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.
Let the cat out of the bag ___ To reveal secret
Look before you leap ____ Consider possible consequences before taking an action.
Man proposes, God disposes ___ Our destiny depends on God's will.
Many hands make light work ___ Sharing work makes work easier.
Money does not grow on tree ___ You should not waste money because it is not plentiful and does not come easily.
Money is the root of all evil. ____ Money is the main cause of wrong doings and problems.
Neccessity is the mother of all invention. ____ Need for something forces people to find a way of obtaining it.
No man can serve two masters. ___ It's impossible to follow instructions from two different sources.
No news is a good news. ___ Since we have no information, we can assume that all is well.
On the same page ___ When multiple people are agree on the same thing .
Out of the blue ___ Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
Out of sight , out of mind. _____ We tend to forget people who are absent .
Pick up your ears ____ Listen carefully.
Pig out ____ To eat a lot and eat it quickly.
Practice makes perfect ___ By constantly practising, you will become better.
Pulling your leg. ___ Tricking someone as a joke.
Raining cats and dogs ___ A very loud and noisy rainstorm.
Rome was not built in a day ___ Progress does not happen suddenly.
The early bird catches the worm. ___ If you want to do something successfully.
The ball is in your court. ___ It is someone's turn to make the decision.
Where there is will there is a way ___ A person with determination will find a way.
Underr the weather ___ feeling ill or sick.
Use your loaf ____ Use your head. Thik smart.
Water under bridge ___ Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anyone .
When it rains, It pours.___ Since it rarely rains whin it does , it will be a huge storm.
