Proverbs | Meaning |
· Action speaks louder than words. | It is what we do that really matters,not what we say. |
· An apple a day keeps the doctor away. | One should eat fruits everyday to keep healthy. |
· A friend in need is a friend indeed. | A friend,who is there for you in times of trouble,is a true friend. |
· Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill. | Don’t make fuss over a small matter and make it into a big issue. |
· Half a loaf is better than none. | It is better to have something small than nothing at all. |
· Don’t judge a book by its cover. | Do not make judgement about something or someone based on outward appearances. |
· Look before you leaps. | Never act hastily,think carefully what you are going to do before you do it. |
· Honesty is the best policy. | Being honest is the best way. |
· Many hands make light work. | One man’s meat is another man’s poison. |
· One good turns deserves another. | If you do something a kindness.you will be rewarded with a kindness yourself. |
· Prevention is better than cure. | It is better to take precaution against something happening than to have to repair the damage once it is done. |
· Too many cooks spoil the broth. | If too many people try to do the same task at the same time,there will be chaos. |
· When there’s a will,there’s way. | If you determined,you will success. |
· A stich in time saves nine. | It is better to deal with something immediately because of you wait,it may become worse,more difficult or cause extra work. |
· All that glitters is not gold. | 1. Do not judge a thing by its attractive appearance. |
Methapors..
Apes : Imitates.
Monkey about : Play with something in careless way.
Chew on : Think about.
Drums : Repeats .
Combed : Searched everywhere .
Thunder struck : Shocked .
Apple of my father’s eyes : The darling .
Wet blanket : Spoil-sport .
Rosy : Cheerful .
Book-worm : Always studying .
Cold shoulder : Ignoring the person .
Hand in glove : Closely connected with .
On their toes : Busy .
Plain sailing : Easy .
Add some spice : Extra interest or excitement .
Blow his own trumpet : Praise himself .
Fish : Try to get something by hinting .
Idioms
§ At the elevent hour : At the last moment .
§ Green fingers : Very good at gardening .
§ In the same boat : Only just in time .
§ Once in a blue moon : Very seldom or never .
§ To beat about the bush : To talk in a roundabout way .
§ To build castles in the air : To day-dream .
§ To have cold feet : Not brave enough .
§ To kill two birds with one stone : To do two things with the same action .
§ To hold one’s tounge : To be silent .
§ Within a stone’s throw of : At a short distance from.
§ To keep one’s fingers crossed : To hope for the best.
§ To put your best foot forward : To do your very best.
§ To pass with flying colours : To do very well in a test .
§ To turn over a new leaf : To change one’s behaviour for the better .
§ To breathe easily again : To relax after a tiring time.
§ To kick the bucket : To die .
§ A cat on hot bricks : Very nervous .
§ To rain cats and dogs : To rain very heavily
§ To lose heart : To be discouraged .
§ Spring to mind : To remember suddenly .
§ A cock and bull story : An unbelievable story .