Most common idioms Flashcards
(18 cards)
Don’t trouble trouble until trouble troubles you
He тревожь беды, пока беда сама не потревожит тебя
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
Скрипучее колесо получает смазку – Кто тебует, тот получает
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Apples are good for you
The early bird gets/catches the worm
Кто рано встает, тому Бог подает. / The first people who arrive will get the best stuff
Kill two birds with one stone
За раз убить двух зайцев / Get two things done with a single action
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
Надейся на лучшее, готовься к худшему
Once in a blue moon
/ Rarely
Let the cat out of the bag
Give away a secret
Live and learn
When I made mistake
It’s a piece of cake
It is easy
Break the ice
Make people feel more comfortable
A picture is worth 1000 words
Better to show than tell
A penny saved is a penny earned
Money you save today you can spend later
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
What you have is worth more than what you might have later
You can say that again
That’s true, I agree
You can say that again
That’s true, I agree
The best of both worlds
An ideal situation
No pain, no gain
You have to work for what you want
