Common phrases

Put your money where your mouth is
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The customer is always right
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Never look a gift horse in the mouth
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An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
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Curiosity killed the cat
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It is no use crying over spilt milk
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Do not put all your eggs in one basket
The phrase means that one should not concentrate all resources ... Learn more →

Like father, like son
The phrase means that a son often resembles or behaves ... Learn more →

Mighty oaks from little acorns grow
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Any port in a storm
The phrase "Any port in a storm" means that during ... Learn more →