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Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

15/11/2024, 04:33

The phrase means that when a person gains power, they ... Learn more →

A stitch in time saves nine.

A stitch in time saves nine.

14/11/2024, 09:44

The phrase means that taking care of a problem promptly, ... Learn more →

Bite the bullet

Bite the bullet

13/11/2024, 12:18

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and ... Learn more →

Hold your horses

Hold your horses

13/11/2024, 09:38

The phrase "Hold your horses" means to slow down or ... Learn more →

Enough is as good as a feast

Enough is as good as a feast

12/11/2024, 03:38

The phrase "Enough is as good as a feast" suggests ... Learn more →

Life begins at forty

Life begins at forty

11/11/2024, 11:21

The phrase "Life begins at forty" suggests that the age ... Learn more →

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

11/11/2024, 08:23

The phrase means that one should not delay or procrastinate ... Learn more →

Beat around the bush

Beat around the bush

10/11/2024, 12:20

To avoid getting to the main point of a conversation ... Learn more →

Comparisons are odious

Comparisons are odious

10/11/2024, 00:55

The phrase "Comparisons are odious" means that making comparisons between ... Learn more →

The leopard does not change its spots

The leopard does not change its spots

09/11/2024, 19:03

The phrase means that a person cannot change their intrinsic ... Learn more →