Idioms and phrases

2021-12-06 23:57:41 Phrase
"Love is blind"

Meaning:
When we fall in love, we don’t notice the flaws and shortcomings of the other person.

Example:
Angela had crossed eyes and bowed legs, but Bubba doesn’t see it: love is blind.


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2021-12-06 23:05:57 Idiom:
"Worst-case Scenario"

Meaning:
The biggest problem that could occur

Example:
Jakarta Globe headline: Indonesia Prepares for Worst-Case Scenario as Covid Cases and Deaths Set New Record.


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2021-12-06 10:01:27 Proverb:
"Adversity and loss make a man wise”

Meaning:
We gain wisdom faster in difficult times than in prosperous times

Example:
After losing money in my investments, I know which investments to avoid. It is rightly said adversity and loss make a man wise.


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2021-12-05 23:32:43 Phrase:
"Let sleeping dogs lie"

Meaning:
to ignore a problem because trying to deal with it could cause an even more difficult situation

Example:
I thought about bringing up my concerns but decided instead to let sleeping dogs lie.


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2021-12-05 23:04:16 Idiom:
"Off the track"

Meaning:
Bought in a retail store, as opposed to hand tailored. Said of clothes

Example:
Jason just buys his clothes off the rack. But his outfits look like he spent thousands of dollars on them.


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