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Common phrases

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys

28/11/2024, 18:38

The phrase "If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys" means ... Learn more →

Time and tide wait for no man

Time and tide wait for no man

28/11/2024, 09:39

The proverb "Time and tide wait for no man" means ... Learn more →

He that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing

He that goes a-borrowing, goes a-sorrowing

27/11/2024, 16:58

It means that borrowing money or resources often leads to ... Learn more →

Easier said than done

Easier said than done

26/11/2024, 18:09

The phrase "Easier said than done" means that while it ... Learn more →

Failing to plan is planning to fail

Failing to plan is planning to fail

26/11/2024, 04:35

This phrase emphasizes that not making plans or preparations is ... Learn more →

Little strokes fell great oaks

Little strokes fell great oaks

25/11/2024, 01:18

The phrase "Little strokes fell great oaks" means that consistent, ... Learn more →

There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.

There is no shame in not knowing; the shame lies in not finding out.

23/11/2024, 23:44

The phrase means that it is not disgraceful to lack ... Learn more →

Do not wash your dirty linen in public

Do not wash your dirty linen in public

23/11/2024, 19:57

The phrase means that one should not discuss private, embarrassing, ... Learn more →

Well begun is half done

Well begun is half done

23/11/2024, 15:40

The phrase means that starting a task with a good ... Learn more →

Procrastination is the thief of time

Procrastination is the thief of time

22/11/2024, 20:06

The phrase "Procrastination is the thief of time" means that ... Learn more →