Compo Flashcards
Meaning of No man is an island
human beings do not succeed or do well when kept apart from others
e.g. Having children has taught me that no man is an island
Meaning of where there is a will there is a way
when a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.
e.g. I completed my graduation despite my father losing his job and not being able to pay my fees because where there is a will, there is a way.
Meaning of Silence is golden
sometimes saying nothing and keeping your mouth closed is better than speaking
e.g. There are some times when silence is golden. Silence is golden when it comes to that line of argument. I think that on this subject silence is golden. Speech may be silver, but silence is golden, and they may be wise in taking up that attitude.
Meaning of there is more than one way to skin a cat
there is more than one way of achieving a goal
e.g. There is more than one way to skin a cat; keep positive and try another method of reaching your goal.
Meaning of Empty vessels make the most noise
those people who have little knowledge or brains usually talk the most
e.g. The passengers were amused at the British tourist ranting about the flight delay when all of them were well aware of the fog causing the delay. He was just an empty vessel making noise.
Meaning of lightning never strikes twice on the same spot
the same bad luck will probably not happen again to the same person
Meaning of He who hesitates is lost
you lose opportunities if you are indecisive and not fast enough to grab them
e.g. I took my time and when I got to the store, they were all sold out. I guess “he who hesitates is lost.”
Meaning of It’s no use crying over spilled milk
It is useless to feel bad over a thing lost that can never be found or a mistake done that can never be corrected.
Meaning of Rome was not built in a day
any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved overnight or easily
Meaning of Where there is smoke, there is fire.
Rumors of bad things happening do not spread unless there is some truth in them.
Meaning of Experience is the best teacher
The best way to learn a job is to do it.
Meaning of A bad worker always blames his tools
A careless or unskilled worker blames bad work on his tools or others rather than himself
