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Means:A timely effort will prevent more work later.
Origin:England
A stitch in time saves nine
Means:Shameless and unfair overcharging.
Origin:England
Daylight robbery!
Meaning Not everything that is shiny and attractive is valuable
OriginEngland
All that glitters is not gold
Meaning:A person who hides the fact that they are evil, with a pleasant and friendly appearance.Origin:England
A wolf in sheep’s clothing
Meaning: Completely mad or crazy
Origin: England
As mad as a hatter
Meaning:Very snug
Origin:England
As snug in a bug in a rug
Meaning:Completely dry
Origin:England
Bone dry
Meaning:Born into a wealthy family
Origin:England
Born with a silver spoon in ones mouth
Means:Mostly said to actors for good luck before they go on stage.
Origin:England
Break a leg
Meaning:Very busy
Origin:England
As busy as a bee
Meaning: When someone address’s to you and you
don’t answer.
Origin:England
Cat got your tongue?
Meaning:Very cold
Origin:England
As cold as any stone
Meaning To cry crocodile tears is to put on a
show of sorrow
Origin:England
Crocodile tears
Meaning:Dyeing in large numbers
Origin:England
Dropping like flys
Meaning:Very easy
Origin:England
As easy as pie
Meaning:The talking is over!
Origin:USA
End of story
Meaning:A symbol of honour and achievement
Origin: England
A feather in one’s cap
Meaning:For goodness sake
Origin:A minced oath
For crying out loud
Meaning:An exclamation of surprise.
Origin:England
My giddy aunt
Meaning:Well behaved and obedient
Origin:England
As good as gold
Meaning:Have a look
Origin: Australian
Have a Captain Cook
Meaning:Don’t understand or don’t know
Origin:Greese
I haven’t got a clue
Meaning: In a difficult position
Origin: England
In a pickle
Meaning:Nothing is irreversible until the final act is played out.
Origin:England
It ain’t over till the fat lady sings
Meaning:When troubles come they come together
Origin:England
It never rains but it pours
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