American idioms, sayings and many more Flashcards
1
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“If you judge a fish…
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If you judge a fish by its ability to climb trees, it will spend its whole life thinking it is stupid. (Albert Einstein)
2
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“All that glitters…
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“All that glitters is not gold”
3
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“Measure…
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“Measure twice, cut once”
4
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“Actions speak…
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“Actions speak louder than words”
5
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“Better late…
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“Better late than never”
6
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“Experience…
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“Experience is the name men give to their mistakes”
Attributed to Oscar Wilde but originally came from Alfred de Musset, French writer.
7
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Beat around the bush
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Avoid talking about something important
8
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Barking up the wrong tree
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To blame the wrong person
9
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Better late than never
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Resolve to start something after a late commencement
