English Idiom Flashcards
Time is money
time is a valuable resource, therefore it is better to do things as quickly as possible.
stop and smell the roses
To relax; to take time out of one’s busy schedule to enjoy or appreciate the beauty of life.
easy come, easy go
used to indicate that a relationship or possession acquired without effort may be abandoned or lost casually and without regret.
the best thing in life is free
used to indicate that a relationship or possession acquired without effort may be abandoned or lost casually and without regret.
open mouth, insert foot
It meant that someone had said something that was inappropriate and, probably, embarrassing
once bitten, twice shy
used to mean that a person who has failed or been hurt when trying to do something is careful or fearful about doing it again
the grass is always greener on the other side
used to say that the things a person does not have always seem more appealing than the things he or she does have
It takes two to tango
both parties involved in a situation or argument are responsible for it.
the walls have ears
be careful what you say as people may be eavesdropping
still water run deep
used to say that people who are quiet or shy are often very intelligent and interesting
a penny saved is a penny earned
used to say that it is important to save money
