Common phrases

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
The phrase means that the perception of beauty is subjective ... Learn more →

Rome was not built in one day
The phrase "Rome was not built in one day" means ... Learn more →

Great minds think alike
The phrase "Great minds think alike" is used to express ... Learn more →

Every little bit helps
The phrase "Every little bit helps" means that even the ... Learn more →

History repeats itself
The phrase "History repeats itself" suggests that events or patterns ... Learn more →

The pot calling the kettle black
The phrase "The pot calling the kettle black" is an ... Learn more →

Once bitten, twice shy
The phrase "Once bitten, twice shy" means that after experiencing ... Learn more →

Hope for the best, and prepare for the worst
The phrase suggests maintaining a positive outlook and hoping for ... Learn more →

Let the buyer beware
"Let the buyer beware" is a principle that suggests that ... Learn more →

Familiarity breeds contempt
The phrase "Familiarity breeds contempt" suggests that knowing someone or ... Learn more →