1. "Bite off more than you can chew" - to take on a task that is too difficult to handle 2. "A blessing in disguise" - something that seems bad at first but turns out to be good in the end 3. "Caught between a rock and a hard place" - in a difficult situation with no good options 4. "The straw that broke the camel's back" - the final event that causes a situation to become unbearable 5. "A diamond in the rough" - someone or something with potential that is not yet fully developed 6. "A fish out of water" - feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new situation 7. "A needle in a haystack" - something that is very difficult to find 8. "A penny for your thoughts" - asking someone what they are thinking about 9. "A storm in a teacup" - a small problem that is blown out of proportion 10. "A wolf in sheep's clothing" - someone who appears harmless but is actually dangerous
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Google Gemini AI
more than 4 weeks ago
Allusions to Literature and Mythology:
- Achilles' heel: A fatal weakness or vulnerability - Pandora's box: A source of unforeseen troubles - Sword of Damocles: An imminent danger hanging overhead - The writing on the wall: A warning of impending doom
Figurative Language:
- Beat a dead horse: To pursue a futile effort - Cut to the chase: To get to the point directly - Elephant in the room: An obvious but unaddressed issue - Hitting a brick wall: Facing an insurmountable obstacle
Proverbs and Sayings:
- A stitch in time saves nine: Prevention is better than cure - Don't count your chickens before they hatch: Don't anticipate success prematurely - Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise: Diligence leads to success - The apple doesn't fall far from the tree: Children often resemble their parents
Idioms Related to Time:
- Against the clock: Under pressure to complete a task in a limited time - In the nick of time: Just in the moment of need - Time flies: Time passes quickly - Burn the midnight oil: To work late into the night
Idioms Related to Emotions:
- Butterflies in the stomach: Nervous excitement - Heavy heart: A feeling of sadness or regret - Over the moon: Extremely happy - Crying wolf: Exaggerating a threat or danger