Common phrases

Every stick has two ends
The phrase "Every stick has two ends" is a metaphorical ... Learn more →

Never speak ill of the dead
The phrase "Never speak ill of the dead" suggests that ... Learn more →

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
The phrase means that when too many people are involved ... Learn more →

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 →