Hindsight is 20/20 and 20/20 hindsight are two versions of the same idea. We will examine the meaning of the expressions hindsight is 20/20 and 20/20 hindsight, where they came from and some examples of their use in sentences. Hindsight is 20/20 is a proverb that means it is easy …
The phrase if you can’t beat them, join them is a proverb that has only been traced as far back as the 1930s. A proverb is a short, common saying or phrase that particularly gives advice or shares a universal truth. Common proverbs are phrases used in the English language in order …
The proverb a picture is worth a thousand words is probably not as old as you think. A proverb is a short, common saying or phrase. It particularly gives advice or shares a universal truth. We will examine the definition of the phrase a picture is worth a thousand words, …
When the cat’s away the mice will play is a rhyming proverb that has been in use for hundreds of years, though it may be more often spoken rather than written. It is also multilingual. We will examine the meaning of this phrase, where it came from and some examples …
The proverbs honor among thieves and no honor among thieves are frequently cited, though one phrase is much older than the other. A proverb is a short, common saying or phrase that gives advice or shares a universal truth. We will examine the meanings of honor among thieves and no …
The commonly used phrase “blood is thicker than water” was first used in the 12th century by German philosophers to mean that family is more important than anything. But its true meaning has changed over the centuries since, and I’ll break down details about how and when the switch happened. …
Let’s explore the meaning of reap what you sow and where it originates. I’ll also show examples of using this saying in a sentence. Reap What You Sow Meaning To reap what one sows is a common idiomatic expression that means to experience an equal or the same kind of …
Some sayings and quotes just stand the test of time, don’t they? One popular saying that’s applied to so many circumstances is “where there is a will, there is a way” because it could honestly mean so many things. But where did the quote come from, and how do you …
The origin of the expression no good deed goes unpunished has been ascribed to several writers and personalities. We will examine the meaning of the phrase no good deed goes unpunished and where it originated. You’ll also read some examples of the quote’s use in sentences. What Does “No Good …
The straw that broke the camel’s back signifies a minor or seemingly insignificant event that causes an unexpected and drastic reaction because of the cumulative effect of small burdens. This metaphor vividly portrays the impactful consequences of incremental challenges. Idioms like this are words or phrases with figurative meaning. They …