2007-09-30 00:28:31 · 4 answers · asked by jimbo 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I suppose you want english ones... Below are some of my favourite.
1)Once in a blue moon = Rarely.
2)Before you can say Jack Robinson = Very quickly.
3)When hell freezes over = Never.
4)The pen is mightier than the sword = Used to emphasize that thinking and writing have more influence on people than violence and force.
5)A rough diamond = Somebody who appears to be stricter than they really are.
6)Throw down the gauntlet = Challenge sb, pick a fight.
7)Birds of a feather, flock together = People who have the same interests, go together.
8)Still waters run deep = People who can cause you harm are usually those you don't expect.
9)Let the cat out of the bag = Reveal a secret.
10)Storm in a tea cup = Fussing over sth unimportant.
2007-09-30 10:36:55 · answer #1 · answered by xesemesa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corresponding Meaning
2016-10-01 06:22:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get lost = go away
Lazybones = you're a lazy chappie
Scrounger = you want something for free
Get the drift?
2007-09-30 01:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do your own homework!
2007-09-30 00:32:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋