Common phrases

A miss is as good as a mile
The phrase "A miss is as good as a mile" ... Learn more →

Everyone has their price
The phrase means that every person can be persuaded to ... Learn more →

Blood is thicker than water
The phrase "Blood is thicker than water" means that family ... Learn more →

Least said, soonest mended
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Man does not live by bread alone
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The darkest hour is just before the dawn
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He who hesitates is lost
The phrase "He who hesitates is lost" means that delaying ... Learn more →

Speak as you find
The phrase "Speak as you find" means to speak honestly ... Learn more →

Whatever floats your boat
The phrase "Whatever floats your boat" means to do what ... Learn more →

When the cat is away, the mice will play
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