Common phrases

A rolling stone gathers no moss
The phrase suggests that someone who does not settle in ... Learn more →

There is safety in numbers
The phrase "There is safety in numbers" means that being ... Learn more →

It takes a thief to catch a thief
The phrase "It takes a thief to catch a thief" ... Learn more →

Fake it till you make it
"Fake it till you make it" is an expression that ... Learn more →

The squeaky wheel gets the grease
The phrase means that the most noticeable (or loudest) complaints ... Learn more →

You cannot make an omelette without breaking eggs
The phrase means that it is impossible to achieve something ... Learn more →

Do not rock the boat
The phrase "Do not rock the boat" means to avoid ... Learn more →

You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink
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The longest journey starts with a single step
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Forewarned is forearmed
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