Idioms, Adages, & Proverbs

EXPLAIN: That cost an arm and a leg.

• It is very cheap.
• It is very expensive.

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EXPLAIN: The early bird gets the worm.

• The worm eats bugs.
• Being early can get you the best results.

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EXPLAIN: A leopard cannot change its spots.

• A person's character will not change.
• The leopard can be camouflage.

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EXPLAIN: The ball is in your court.

• The decision is up to you.
• The ball is ready for you.

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EXPLAIN: Better safe than sorry.

• Be safe, not sorry.
• Choose the safe way so you don't have a bad result.

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EXPLAIN: All good things must come to an end.

• When you are having a fun time, eventually you have to go home.
• It's not okay for things to end.

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EXPLAIN: Two heads are better than one.

• Two heads think alike.
• Two heads can be more successful together.

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EXPLAIN: Do not wear out your welcome.

• Don't overstay your welcome.
• Tell everyone you're welcome.

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EXPLAIN: Two wrongs don't make a right.

• One wrong mistake can't be fixed with another one.
• Two wrongs are always correct!

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EXPLAIN: Barking up the wrong tree.

• The dog is barking at a squirrel.
• You are accusing the wrong person.

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