Idioms and proverbs in English
by Margarita
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Idioms
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A taste of your own medicine: Bad treatment deservedly received for treating other people badly. After constantly being prank-called, Julian decided to give Juan a taste of his own medicine and ordered twenty-seven pizzas to be delivered to Juan’s house.
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Crying wolf: To ask for help when you don’t need it. You have cried wolf so many times that no one believes you when you’re really hurt.
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Every cloud has a silver lining: You can find good in every bad situation. Even though you just got fired, remember that every cloud has a silver lining—at least you don’t have to work for that grouchy boss anymore
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You rock!: You are great. Dude. You rock. Thanks for offering to watch my pet iguana all week.
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Giving candy to a baby: Very e
asy, especially when you do something wrong.Example: It was like giving candy to a baby. (Of course, the baby will accept it.)6. By the skin of your teeth
: To just barely get by or make it.
Example: Lester made the dance team By the skin of his teeth, you see the audition gates were about to get closed.
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Published: Apr 10, 2023
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