Common phrases

If it ain't broke, don't fix it
The phrase suggests that if something is working well or ... Learn more →

The end justifies the means
The phrase "The end justifies the means" means that if ... Learn more →

Youth is wasted on the young
The phrase suggests that young people often fail to fully ... Learn more →

Time flies
"Time flies" is a phrase used to express how quickly ... Learn more →

Too many cooks spoil the broth
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Little pitchers have big ears
The phrase means that children often hear and understand more ... Learn more →

No news is good news
The phrase "No news is good news" suggests that if ... Learn more →

A penny saved is a penny earned
The phrase means that saving money is just as valuable ... Learn more →

An apple a day keeps the doctor away
The phrase "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" ... Learn more →

Every tide has its ebb
The phrase "Every tide has its ebb" means that all ... Learn more →