Idioms, Adages, Proverbs A
What does "under the weather" mean?
somebody is not feeling well
What does "all thumbs" mean?
means somebody is clumsy
What does "all ears" mean?
somebody is paying attention and listening closely
What does "out of sight, out of mind" mean?
means it is easy to forget something if it is not right in front of you
What does "curiosity killed the cat" mean?
means being nosy or overly curious can get you in trouble
What does "all that glitters is not gold" mean?
means some things may appear to be better than they really are
What does "birds of a feather flock together" mean?
means people with common interests or qualities tend to spend time together
What does "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" mean?
means eating healthy food will make you healthier so you won’t need to go to the doctor
What does "look before you leap" mean?
means don’t do something without first thinking about the consequences of your action or decision
What does "don't cry over spilled milk" mean?
means it’s no use being unhappy about something that has already happened or can’t be changed
What does "beggars can't be choosers" mean?
means if you ask for something free or cheap, don’t complain about what you get
What does "better late than never" mean?
means it is better for someone to do something late or arrive late than not at all
What does "good things come to those who wait" mean?
Patience is often rewarded
What does "laughter is the best medicine" mean?
A positive attitude can help people through difficult times
What does "better safe than sorry" mean?
It is wise to prepare now to avoid problems later
What does it mean to "draw a blank"?
to fail to remember
What does it mean to "get a kick" out of something?
to really enjoy something
What does "out of the blue" mean?
without warning
1. What does it mean to "see eye to eye"?
2. What does it mean to "have second thoughts"?
1. to agree
2. to have doubts
What does the phrase "bend over backwards" mean?
work extra hard to be helpful