Monday, March 23, 2009

Idioms(1)22/3/2009


A little bird told me.
If someone doesn't want to say where they got some information from, they can say that a little bird told them.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
This means that we shouldn't spend or waste money, but try to save it.
A pretty penny.
If something costs a pretty penny, it is very expensive.
A problem shared is a problem halved.
If you talk about your problems, it will make you feel better.
A fool at 40 is a fool forever.
If someone hasn't matured by the time they reach forty, they never will.
As you sow, so shall you reap?
If you do bad things to people, bad things will happen to you or good things if you do good things.
As cool as a cucumber.
If someone is as cool as a cucumber, they don't get worried by anything.
Arm and a leg.
If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive.
A little learning is a dangerous thing.
A small amount of knowledge can cause people to think they are more expert than they really are.

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