IDIOMS Flashcards
Idiom
Meaning
A blind man is no judge of colours
Someone who lacks knowledge cannot judge something properly.
A fugue among cyphers
A standout individual among insignificant ones.
A blind man’s wife needs no paint
Things are wasted on those who cannot appreciate them.
The grapes are sour
Criticizing something you can’t have.
Charity begins at home
One should prioritize helping their own people before assisting others.
Let us see which way the wind blows
Wait to observe the direction of events before taking action.
A giant will suffer on what surfeits a dwarf
What’s excessive for a small entity can be disastrous for a large one.
Much cry
little wool
To kill two birds with one stone
Solving two problems with one action.
A black sheep spoils the whole flock
One wrongdoer can tarnish a group’s reputation.
It takes two to make a row
Conflicts require participation from both parties.
To make a mountain out of a molehill
Exaggerating small issues.
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown
Leadership comes with heavy responsibilities.
Who will bell the cat?
Taking on a difficult task requires courage.
