Common phrases

No pain, no gain
The phrase "No pain, no gain" suggests that effort and ... Learn more →

Where there is muck there is brass
The phrase means that where there is dirt or unpleasant ... Learn more →

Misery loves company
The phrase "Misery loves company" means that people who are ... Learn more →

A fool and his money are soon parted
The phrase means that people who are not wise with ... Learn more →

A picture is worth a thousand words
The phrase means that a single image can convey complex ... Learn more →

Put your money where your mouth is
The phrase "Put your money where your mouth is" means ... Learn more →

The customer is always right
The phrase "The customer is always right" is a business ... Learn more →

Never look a gift horse in the mouth
The phrase means you should not criticize or inspect a ... Learn more →

An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
The phrase "An eye for an eye, a tooth for ... Learn more →

Curiosity killed the cat
The phrase "Curiosity killed the cat" is a proverb used ... Learn more →