Idioms

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a rule of thumb

A rule of thumb is a rule or principle that you follow which is not based on exact calculations, but rather on experience.
As a rule of thumb, a cup of filter coffee contains about 80mg of caffeine.

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sit on the fence

Avoid making a decision or choice.
To remain neutral, to refuse to take sides in a dispute.
Not favoring or joined to either side in a quarrel, contest, or war.

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mere mortal

A human, and therefore capable of mistakes. The phrase emphasizes someone's humanity and fallibility.

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Live by the sword, die by the sword

Those who live by violence will die by violence.

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As the fool thinks, so the bell clinks

A foolish person believes what he desires.

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He who is born a fool is never cured

You cannot change a mind of a fool

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A little rough around the edges

If a person has rough edges, they do not always behave well and politely: Age and experience have softened his rough edges (= have made him a more polite or gentle person).

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You only get what you give

If you put good out into the world, good will come back to you. If you give kindness, understanding, and support to others, then those same qualities will be returned to you.

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How deep the rabbit hole goes

Getting deep into something, or ending up somewhere strange.

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Same old

Used to say that a situation or someone's behaviour remains the same.

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All the same

A situation or your opinion has not changed, in spite of what has happened or what has just been said.

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All fingers and thumbs

Extremely awkward or clumsy. Sorry I dropped the vase; I'm all fingers and thumbs today.

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Apple of discord

The foundation, root or core of a quarrel or a small issue that could lead to a bigger argument.

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Англійські ідіоми з перекладом та синонімами

Англійські ідіоми з перекладом та синонімами.Учитель Прилуцької гімназії №5 імені Віктора Андрійовича Затолокіна Пузанова О.А.

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All in all

Used to show that you are considering every part of a situation.
All in all, it had been one of the most miserable days of Henry's life.

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All along

It has been true or been present throughout a period of time.

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Old wives tale

A colloquial expression referring to spurious or superstitious claims.

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Lie at the heart/center/root of something

To be the most important part of something,

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Beat around the bush

To talk about lots of unimportant things because you want to avoid talking about what is really important.

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bear in mind

The idea is that you're holding something in your mind. Bear in mind is a phrasal verb meaning “remember” or “consider.