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Common phrases

Judge not, that ye be not judged

Judge not, that ye be not judged

18/11/2024, 12:17

"Judge not, that ye be not judged" is a phrase ... Learn more →

Practice what you preach

Practice what you preach

18/11/2024, 09:08

The phrase means to act in accordance with the advice ... Learn more →

Don’t put too many irons in the fire.

Don’t put too many irons in the fire.

18/11/2024, 06:46

The phrase means not to take on more tasks or ... Learn more →

Loose lips sink ships

Loose lips sink ships

17/11/2024, 13:25

The phrase "Loose lips sink ships" is a warning against ... Learn more →

You cannot unscramble eggs.

You cannot unscramble eggs.

17/11/2024, 03:56

The phrase means that certain actions or changes cannot be ... Learn more →

A watched pot never boils.

A watched pot never boils.

15/11/2024, 17:24

The phrase "A watched pot never boils" is a proverb ... Learn more →

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

You can't have your cake and eat it too.

15/11/2024, 14:01

The phrase means you cannot have both options in a ... Learn more →

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely

15/11/2024, 04:33

The phrase means that when a person gains power, they ... Learn more →

A stitch in time saves nine.

A stitch in time saves nine.

14/11/2024, 09:44

The phrase means that taking care of a problem promptly, ... Learn more →

Bite the bullet

Bite the bullet

13/11/2024, 12:18

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and ... Learn more →