English expression
Zero tolerance
Meaning
No acceptance of certain actions or behavior.
In a sentence
The school has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying.
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English expression
You can’t judge a book by its cover
Meaning
Don’t form an opinion based only on appearance.
In a sentence
He seems quiet, but you can’t judge a book by its cover.
English expression
Weather the storm
Meaning
To survive a difficult situation.
In a sentence
The company managed to weather the storm during the economic crisis.
English expression
Variety is the spice of life
Meaning
New and different experiences make life more interesting.
In a sentence
I like trying new foods—variety is the spice of life.
English expression
Up in the air
Meaning
Uncertain or undecided.
In a sentence
Our holiday plans are still up in the air because of the weather.
English expression
Throw in Your Two Cents
Meaning
To offer your opinion in a discussion, sometimes without being asked.
In a sentence
“Can I throw in my two cents? I think the simpler design is easier to read.”
English expression
Steal someone’s thunder
Meaning
To take attention or credit away from another person's achievement, idea or announcement.
In a sentence
She stole my thunder by announcing her engagement at my birthday party.
English expression
Read between the lines
Meaning
To understand a hidden or implied meaning.
In a sentence
If you read between the lines, you’ll see he’s not happy in that job.
English expression
Pull out all the stops
Meaning
To do everything possible to make something successful.
In a sentence
They pulled out all the stops for their daughter’s wedding.
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On the fence
Meaning
Undecided about something.
In a sentence
I’m still on the fence about whether to accept the job offer.
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