Common phrases

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 →

Still waters run deep
The phrase "still waters run deep" suggests that people who ... Learn more →

The more the merrier
The phrase "The more the merrier" means that a situation ... Learn more →

It goes without saying
The phrase "It goes without saying" is used to indicate ... Learn more →

Make hay while the sun shines
The phrase means to take advantage of favorable conditions while ... Learn more →

Let bygones be bygones
The phrase "Let bygones be bygones" means to forget past ... Learn more →