COLLECTION OF IDIOMS- CLOTHES

1. All dressed up and nowhere to go You're prepared for something that isn't going to happen. 2. All hat, no cattle (USA) When someone talks big, but cannot back it up, they are all hat, no cattle. ('Big hat, no cattle' is also used.) 3. All mouth and trousers (UK) Someone who's all mouth and trousers talks or boasts a lot but doesn't deliver. 'All mouth and no trousers' is also used, though this is a corruption of the original. 4. All talk and no trousers (UK) Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn't take any action. 5. Apron strings A man who is tied to a woman's apron strings is excessively dependent on her, especially when it is his mother's apron strings. 6. At the drop of a hat If you would do something at the drop of a hat, you'd do it immediately. 7. Belt and braces (UK) Someone who wears belt and braces is very cautious and takes no risks. 8. Belt and suspenders (USA) Someone who wears belt and suspenders is very cautious and takes no risks. 9. Big girl's blouse A person who is very weak or fussy is a big girl's blouse.

10. Birthday suit If you are in your birthday suit, you are naked. 11. Boot is on the other foot When the boot's on the other foot, a person who was in a position of weakness is now in a position of strength. 12. Bright as a button A person who is as bright as a button is very intelligent or smart. 13. By the seat of your pants If you do something by the seat of your pants, you achieve something, but only by a narrow margin or do something without advance preparation. 14. Cut your coat according to your cloth If you cut your coat according to your cloth, you only buy things that you have sufficient money to pay for. 15. Dead men's shoes If promotion or success requires replacing somebody, then it can only be reached by dead men's shoes' by getting rid of them. 16. Deep pockets If someone has deep pockets, they are wealthy. 17. Dig your heels in If you dig your heels in, you start to resist something. 18. Down at heel Someone who is down at heel is short of money. ('Down in heel' is used in American English) 19. Drag your heels If you drag your heels, you either delay doing something or do it as slowly as possible because you don't want to do it. 20. Dress to kill When someone is dressed to kill, they are dressed very smartly.

21. Dressed to the nines If you are in your very best clothes, you're dressed to the nines. 22. Dyed-in-the-wool If someone is a dyed-in-the-wool supporter of a political party, etc, they support them totally, without any questions. 23. Eat my hat People say this when they don't believe that something is going to happen e.g. 'If he passes that exam, I'll eat my hat!' 24. Feather in your cap A success or achievement that may help you in the future is a feather in your cap. 25. Fit like a glove If something fits like a glove, it is suitable or the right size. 26. Fly by the seat of one's pants If you fly by the seat of one's pants, you do something difficult even though you don't have the experience or training required. 27. Fur coat and no knickers Someone with airs and graces, but no real class is fur coat and no knickers. 28. Gloves are off When the gloves are off, people start to argue or fight in a more serious way. ('The gloves come off' and 'take the gloves off' are also used. It comes from boxing, where fighters normally wear gloves so that they don't do too much damage to each other.) 29. Goody two-shoes A goody two-shoes is a self-righteous person who makes a great deal of their virtue. 30. Grey suits The men in grey suits are people who have a lot of power in business or politics, but aren't well-known or charismatic.

31. Hand in glove If people are hand in glove, they have an extremely close relationship. 32. Hang by a thread If something hangs by a thread, there is a very small chance indeed of it being successful or surviving. 33. Hard on someone's heels If you are hard on someone's heels, you are close to them and trying to catch or overtake them. ('Hot on someone's heels' is also used.) 34. Have a trick up your sleeve If you have a trick up your sleeve, you have a secret strategy to use when the time is right. 35. Have your collar felt If someone has their collar felt, they are arrested. 36. Hot under the collar If you're hot under the collar, you're feeling angry or bothered. 37. I'll eat my hat You can say this when you are absolutely sure that you are right to let the other person know that there is no chance of your being wrong. 38. If the cap fits, wear it This idiom means that if the description is correct, then it is describing the truth, often when someone is being criticised. ('If the shoe fits, wear it' is an alternative) 39. In another's shoes It is difficult to know what another person's life is really like, so we don't know what it is like to be in someone's shoes 40. In someone's pocket If a person is in someone's pocket, they are dependent, especially financially, on them. 41. Keep it under your hat If you keep something under your hat, you keep it secret.

42. Keep your shirt on! This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down. 43. Keep your wig on! (UK) This idiom is used to tell someone to calm down. 44. Kick up your heels (USA) If you kick up your heels, you go to parties or celebrate something. 45. Kick your heels (UK) If you have to kick your heels, you are forced to wait for the result or outcome of something. 46. Kid gloves If someone is handled with kid gloves, they are given special treatment and handled with great care. 47. Knickers in a twist When your knickers are in a twist, you are angry and snappish over something trivial. 'Whenever he loses his car keys, he gets his knickers in a twist.' 48. Knock your socks off If something knocks your socks off, it amazes and surprises you, usually in a positive way. 49. Laugh up your sleeve If you laugh up your sleeve, you laugh at someone secretly. 50. Lose your shirt If someone loses their shirt, they lose all their money through a bad investment, gambling, etc. 51. Notch on your belt A success or achievement that might help you in the future is a notch on your belt. 52. Off the cuff

If you do something off the cuff, you do it without any preparation. 53. Old hat If something's old hat, it seems rather old fashioned and dated. 54. On pins and needles If you are on pins and needles, you are very worried about something. 55. Out of pocket If you are out of pocket on a deal, you have lost money. 56. Pass the hat If you pass the hat, you ask a people in a group to give money. 57. Pop your clogs When someone pops their clogs, they die. 58. Pull up your socks If you aren't satisfied with someone and want them to do better, you can tell them to pull up their socks. 59. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps If you pull yourself up by your bootstraps, you make the effort to improve things for yourself. 60. Put a sock in it If someone tells you to put a sock in it, they are telling you to shut up. 61. Put it on the cuff If you put something on the cuff, you will take it now and pay for it later. 62. Put yourself in someone's shoes If you put yourself in someone's shoes, you imagine what it is like to be in their position. 63. Shoe is on the other foot If the shoe is on the other foot, someone is experiencing what they used to make others experience, normally negative things.

64. Shoestring If you do something on a shoestring, you try to spend the absolute minimum amount of money possible on it. 65. Show someone a clean pair of heels If you show someone a clean pair of heels, you run faster than them when they are chasing you. 66. Smarty pants A smarty pants is someone who displays the intelligence in an annoying way. 67. Take to your heels If you take to your heels, you run away. 68. Take your hat off If you say that you take your hat off to someone, you are showing your respect or admiration. 69. Take your hat off to somebody If you take your hat off to someone, you acknowledge that they have done something exceptional or otherwise deserve your respect. 70. Talk out of your hat If someone is talking out of their hat, they're talking utter rubbish, especially if compounded with total ignorance of the subject on which they are pontificating. ('Talk through your hat' is also used.) 71. Throw down the gauntlet Throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge to somebody. 72. Throw your hat in the ring If someone throws their hat in the ring, they announce that they want to take part in a competition or contest. 'Toss your hat in the ring' is an alternative. 73. Tighten your belt If you have to tighten your belt, you have to economise. 74. Too big for your boots

If someone is too big for their boots, they are conceited and have an exaggerated sense of their own importance. 75. Too big for your britches If someone is too big for their britches, they are conceited and have an exaggerated sense of their own importance. 76. Tough as old boots Something or someone that is as tough as old boots is strong and resilient. 77. Trail your coat If you trail your coat, you act in a provocative way. 78. Under someone's heel If you are under someone's heel, they have complete control over you. 79. Under your belt If you have something under your belt, you have already achieved or experienced it and it will probably be of benefit to you in the future. 80. Velvet glove This idiom is used to describe a person who appears gentle, but is determined and inflexible underneath. ('Iron fist in a velvet glove' is the full form.) 81. Walk a mile in my shoes This idiom means that you should try to understand someone before criticising them. 82. Wear sackcloth and ashes If someone displays their grief or contrition publicly, they wear sackcloth and ashes. 83. Well-heeled Someone who is well-heeled is rich. 84. Who wears the pants? (USA) The person who wears the pants in a relationship is the dominant person who controls things.

85. Who wears the trousers? (UK) The person who wears the trousers in a relationship is the dominant person who controls things. 86. Work your socks off If you work your socks off, you work very hard. 87. Zip it This is used to tell someone to be quiet.

COLLECTION OF IDIOMSCHARACTER AND EXPRESSION

1. As cold as ice This idiom can be used to describe a person who does not show any emotion. 2. As mad as a hatter This simile means that someone is crazy or behaves very strangely. In the past many people who made hats went insane because they had a lot of contact with mercury. 3. Average Joe An average Joe is an ordinary person without anything exceptional about them. 4. Bald as a coot A person who is completely bald is as bald as a coot. 5. Barefaced liar A barefaced liar is one who displays no shame about lying even if they are exposed. 6. Bark is worse than their bite Someone who's bark is worse than their bite may well get angry and shout, but doesn't take action. 7. Barrel of laughs If someone's a barrel of laughs, they are always joking and you find them funny. 8. Bold as brass Someone who is as bold as brass is very confident and not worried about how other people will respond or about being caught. 9. Class act Someone who's a class act is exceptional in what they do.

10. Cry-baby A cry-baby is a person who gets emotional and cries too easily. 11. Daft as a brush (UK) Someone who is daft as a brush is rather stupid. 12. Dumb as a rock If you are dumb as a rock, you have no common sense and are stupid. 13. Fit of pique If someone reacts badly because their pride is hurt, this is a fit of pique. 14. Hail-fellow-well-met Someone whose behavior is hearty, friendly and congenial. 15. Hard as nails A person who is as hard as nails is either physically tough or has little or no respect for other people's feelings. 16. High-handed If someone is high-handed, they behave arrogantly and pompously. 17. I may be daft, but I'm not stupid I might do or say silly things occasionally, but in this instance I know what I am doing (Usually used when someone questions your application of common-sense). 18. In rude health (UK) If someone's in rude health, they are very healthy and look it. 19. Johnny-come-lately A Johnny-come-lately is someone who has recently joined something or arrived somewhere, especially when they

want to make changes that are not welcome. 20. Just off the boat If someone is just off the boat, they are naive and inexperienced. 21. Keep up with the Joneses People who try to keep up with the Joneses are competitive about material possessions and always try to have the latest and best things. 22. Laughing stock If someone becomes a laughing stock they do something so stupid or wrong that no one can take them seriously and people scorn and laugh at them. 23. Moral fibre Moral fibre is the inner strength to do what you believe to be right in difficult situations Example: He lacked the moral fibre to be leader (In American English the correct spelling is 'fiber'.) 24. Off your chump (UK) If someone is off their chump, they are crazy or irrational. 25. Out of your mind If someone is out of the mind, they are so emotional about something that they are no longer rational. 26. Plain Jane A plain Jane is a woman who isn't particularly attractive. 27. Pleased as punch When someone is pleased as punch, they are very satisfied about something 28. Rest on your laurels If someone rests on their laurels, they rely on their past achievements, rather than trying to achieve things now.

29. Sharp as a tack (USA) If someone is as sharp as a tack, they are very clever indeed. 30. To have the courage of your convictions If you have the courage of your convictions, you are brave enough to do what you feel is right, despite any pressure for you to do something different. 31. Two-faced Someone who is two-faced will say one thing to your face and another when you're not there. 32. Yes-man Someone who always agrees with people in authority is a yes-man.

PROVERBS
1.Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Meaning: You use this proverb to say that different people have different opinions about what is good/beautiful/valuable. Example: Most people here hate this food, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. People in many other countries love it and eat it every day.

2.The best advice is found on the pillow.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that if you have a difficult problem and cannot find the answer now, just go to bed and have a good night's sleep. You may find it tomorrow morning. If someone says, "The best advice is found on the pillow," he/she means that it might not be good to worry about your problem now. You may be able to solve the problem after a good night's sleep. People often say "I'll sleep on it" to express the same idea. Example: Let's end this meeting now. I don't think we can come up with the answer tonight. We're all tired. Let's sleep on it. The best advice is found on the pillow. Don't worry about it too much today. Go to bed now. The best advice is found on the pillow.

3.Birds of a feather flock together.

Meaning: People who are a lot alike tend to gather together and become friends. This can be used to mean that people are alike in both good ways and bad ways. This proverb is often shortened. Many people just say "Birds of a feather. . ." This proverb expresses the idea opposite to the idea of "Opposites attract." Example: Max and Saula are sitting in the cafeteria at their school. They see a group of people that they do not like very much. All of the people in this group are a little mean. They are often rude to the other students at the school. Saula points to the group and then turns to Max. "Every one of those people is a little mean. How did they all get to be friends with one another?" she asks. "Well, birds of a feather flock together. Maybe that is the reason they are friends. They all act the same way," Max answers. "Maybe," says Saula, "but I don't like any of them very much."

4. Better safe than sorry.

Meaning: When you say, "Better safe than sorry," you mean that it is better to use some extra time, energy, and effort to be careful than to take risks without doing anything.

Example: We will take our firstaid kit to the hike tomorrow. Better safe than sorry. Make sure you have locked all the doors before you leave. Better safe than sorry.

5.The bigger, the better.

Meaning: The meaning of this proverb is opposite to that of "Good things come in small packages." You use this proverb to say that if something is bigger than others, it is better. If someone says, "The bigger, the better," he/she means that something is good because it is big. Example: A. Which stereo system do you want to buy? B. This big one. It has more features, and the sound quality is better. The bigger, the better.

6. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say it is better to accept something that you have or you can use now than to try to get something better that you might not be able to obtain. Sometimes people just say, "A bird in the hand." If someone says, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," he/she means that it is better to be satisfied with something you have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better you may not succeed in getting. Example: If I were you, I'd accept the job. It might not be the best job for you, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

7. Curiosity killed the cat.

Meaning: If you are too interested in things you should not be interested in, you could be in danger. You may be causing yourself problems by trying to find out things you don't need to know.

Example: Tom and Steve are walking down the street when they see a building that has been abandoned. There is wood over the windows and locks on the doors. There are weeds everywhere, and the garbage has been blown in by the wind. There is also a fence around the building to keep people out. The two boys hear a noise inside the building. "I'm going to see what that noise is," says Tom. "You'd better not," warns Steve, "Curiosity killed the cat, you know. It might be very dangerous. Let's just go home instead."

8.Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

Meaning: You use this proverb to warn someone not to plan anything that depends on a good thing you expect to happen in the future, and tell him/her to wait until it really happens. It is used to tell people not to be too sure that something good you hope for will really happen. It might not happen after all. It is often shortened to "Don't count your chickens." The "before they hatch" part can be substituted by "before they are hatched" or "before they've hatched." Example: A: Here's the list of the things I'm going to buy next month when I get money. B: It looks great, but don't count your chickens before they hatch. You might think the new president will fix all the problems in our company and we will get a raise, but don't count your chickens (before they are hatched).

9.Don't cross your bridges before you come to them.

Meaning:

You use this proverb to tell someone not to worry about something until it actually happens. People often say "I/We will cross that bridge when I/we come to it" to mean they will not worry about the particular possible problem until it actually appears. Example: A: Our proposal is ready, but what if the committee doesn't accept it? B: Don't cross your bridges before you come to them. We will see what happens then. A (woman): I'll introduce you to my parents tonight. B (the woman's boyfriend): Okay.., but they might not like me. A: Don't worry. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

10. The early bird catches the worm.

Meaning: This proverb is used to tell you to act early or right now to be successful. If someone says, "The early bird catches the worm," he/she means that if you do something early or before anyone else, you will have an advantage and be successful. Example: The early bird catches the worm! Don't miss this year's best deal! The sale will start on Thursday, and the store opens at 5:00 a.m. Though you have more than 6 months before you leave, start looking for good deals on airline tickets and reserve your seats early. The early bird catches the worm.

11. Good things come in small packages.

Meaning: The meaning of this proverb is opposite to that of "The bigger, the better." You use this proverb to say that the size of things doesn't always indicate their quality, and small things often have better quality than big ones. If someone says, "Good things come in small packages," he/she means that something is small,

but it has better quality than big ones. Example: A: Why did you decide to buy such an important thing from such a small store? They don't have a wide selection of engagement rings. B: Well, I know big stores offer wider selections, but, I found that store sells only the best products. They never sell second-class products. Good things come in small packages, you know.

12. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
Meaning: You use this proverb to say that the things other people have or their situations always look better than your own, even when they are not really so. It is often shortened to "The grass is greener on the other side," or even 'The grass is greener." Example: Don't compare your talents with others. The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Just do your best. You might think you'd be happy if you were working in my company, but, well, the grass is greener on the other side.

13. Home is where the heart is.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say if you are with the person or at the place you love most, it becomes your true home.

Example: Don't worry about where you're going to live next year. Home is where the heart is.

14. It's no use crying over spilled (spilt) milk. There's no use crying over spilled (spilt) milk.
Meaning: You use this proverb to say that you shouldn't worry about something that has already happened. It is no use being angry over or upset about something that has already happened and/or you cannot change. Example: I failed the exam, but it's no use crying over spilled milk. I'll try it again. You've broken the vase now! There's no use crying over spilt milk. We will buy a new one.

15. A kite rises against the wind.

Meaning: A person grows when he/she faces opposition and conquers it. People say this: Don't be afraid of opposition; remember a kite rises against, not with the wind. Example: Don't worry about opposition from those groups. You are doing the right thing. A kite rises against the wind.

16. Money doesn't grow on trees.

Meaning: You use this proverb to tell someone that he/she shouldn't waste money or there is not enough money to buy something expensive. If someone says, "Money doesn't grow on trees," he/she means that it is not easy to earn money, so it is valuable, and you have only a limited amount of money. You should be careful how much money you spend. Example: A: "Mom, can I buy a new dress?" B: "We can't afford one now. Money doesn't grow on trees." Our lab computers are getting old, but we can't afford to buy new ones this semester. Money doesn't grow on trees, you know.

17. Necessity is the mother of invention.

Meaning: The meaning of this proverb is that if someone really needs something or has a problem, he/she will find a way of doing or solving it. Example: Throughout the history of science, a lot of evidence has proven that necessity is the mother of invention. If you want to invent something, think about what people need or what problems they have. Necessity is the mother of invention.

18. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say it is better to accept something that you have or you can use now than to try to get something better that you might not be able to obtain. Sometimes people just say, "A bird in the hand." If someone says, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," he/she means that it is better to be satisfied with something you have than to risk losing it by trying to get something better you may not succeed in getting. Example: If I were you, I'd accept the job. It might not be the best job for you, but a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

19. Birds of a feather flock together.

Meaning: People who are a lot alike tend to gather together and become friends. This can be used to mean that people are alike in both good ways and bad ways. This proverb is often shortened. Many people just say "Birds of a feather. . ." This proverb expresses the idea opposite to the idea of "Opposites attract." Example: Max and Saula are sitting in the cafeteria at their school. They see a group of people that they do not like very much. All of the people in this group are a little mean. They are often rude to the other students at the school. Saula points to the group and then turns to Max. "Every one of those people is a little mean. How did they all get to be friends with one another?" she asks. "Well, birds of a feather flock together. Maybe that is the reason they are friends. They all act the same way," Max answers. "Maybe," says Saula, "but I don't like any of them very much."

20. Opposites attract.

Meaning: People use this proverb to say people tend to be attracted to those who are not like them. People feel those who have different talents, personality, appearance, etc. are attractive to them. This proverb expresses the idea opposite to the idea of "Birds of a feather flock together."

Example: A: It looks your mom and dad don't have anything in common. Your mom is plump and outgoing, but your dad is skinny and shy, and loves being alone. He likes math and philosophy, but she likes music and sports. B: I know that, but they love each other and get along very well. Some people say, "Birds of a feather flock together," but others say, "Opposites attract." That's their case.

21. The pen is mightier than the sword.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that you can solve problems or achieve your purpose better and more effectively through communication with words than by violence with weapons. Edward George Bulwer Lytton (1803-1873), an English novelist, wrote this for the first time in 1839. He wrote, "Beneath the rule of men entirely great, the pen is mightier than the sword." Here's another quote: THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD? Here, we are offered the insight that words are superior to action, even deady killers, like swords. Meet Martin Luther's printed words that changed history, and all the king's men were useless. (James Crystal, 12/11/02) This proverb means words are more powerful and effective than weapons in accomplishing your purpose. Example: I want to stress that articles you write on newspapers can change the world. The pen is mighter than the sword!

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that a picture can give you as much information as a written or spoken text with a lot of words can. If someone says, "A picture is worth a thousand words," he/she means that you can describe something by drawing just one picture as well as you can by writing or saying a lot of words. People also say "A picture paints a thousand words." Example: Thank you for trying to give me directions, but it's too confusing to me. Would you mind drawing a map for me? A picture is worth a thousand words.

22. Procrastination is the thief of time.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that you are wasting your time if you keep delaying something that must be done instead of doing it today. Edward Young (16831765), a British poet, was the first one who said this. If someone says, "Procrastination is the thief of time," he/she advises you not to procrastinate (put off doing something that you must do) and use your precious time wisely.

Example: Don't put off the things you must do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. on't put off the things you must do today. Procrastination is the thief of time.

23. Safety lies in the middle course.

Meaning:

This proverb teaches us that it is best to act in a way between two opposite (especially extreme) ones to solve a problem or to deal with something. If you say "Safety lies in the middle course," you mean it is safe to act or do something in a moderate way.

Example: I think those two parties need to take more time to negotiate. We cannot accept either of their proposals. One is extremely conservative, and the other is extremely radical. Safety lies in the middle course.

24. Silence is golden.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that saying/doing noting is better than saying/doing or trying to say/do something when you face a difficult situation. People say "Silence is golden" to tell you not to say/do anything when you cannot come up with something to say/do easily to handle a difficult sitatuion. People also say "Silence is golden, speech is silver." Example: A: How did you get throgh such a difficult situation? B: I didn't say anything. Silence is golden.

25. A stitch in time saves nine.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that it is better to spend a little time to deal with problems or act right now than wait. If you wait until late, things will get worse, and it will take much longer to deal with them. It is often shortened to "A stitch in time." This proverb expresses a similar idea to that of An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Example: I advise fixing the leak now. If not, you might need to replace the whole engine later. Fixing the leak costs $50, but you need to pay at least $1,000 to replace the engine. A stitch in time, you know. If you have an idea for your final research paper, start writing today. Don't wait until the end of the semester. A stitch in time saves nine.

26. There's no place like home.

Meaning: Your home is a special place. Nothing can replace your own home. Example: How do you like your new apartment here? It's nice and comfortable, but there's no place like home. I really miss Mom's homemade bread.

27. Time flies.

Meaning: You say "Time flies" when you are surprised to see minutes, hours, days, weeks, or years have passed very quickly. Example: A: Haven't we met each other for such a long time? B: Yes, it's been 10 years since we met last time. Time flies! (After they talk together for 4 hours) A: It's already midnight. We nee d to go home. B: Is it already? Time flies!

28. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that if too many people do the same thing (job, project,, etc.), it will not be done well. Sometimes people just say, "Too many cooks. " Another proverb "There is safety in numbers" expresses the opposite idea. If someone says, "Too many cooks spoil the broth," he/she means that your work will be more efficient if you use fewer people. Example: The director never asks more than 10 people to work with him in his projects, and he wants the best 10. He always says, "Too many cooks spoil the broth."

29. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
Meaning: You can give someone the opportunity to learn or to do something, but you can never force him to accept that opportunity. This proverb is often shortened to you can lead a horse to water. . . . Example: Hannah and Jack are married and have a twelve year old daughter named Nicole. Hannah is trying to help Nicole with her English homework. Nicole doesn't care about school. She just wants to go play soccer with her friends. Hannah becomes angry and finally lets Nicole go. "Nicole just doesn't understand how important school is. She just wants to play," Hannah tells Jack. "She'll understand someday. But right now, you have to remember that you can lead a horse to water, but you can make it drink. When she wants to do better, she will ask for your help. You can't force her to learn." "I guess you're right, but I don't like it."

30. You can't judge a book by its cover.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say that you can't tell what something/someone is really like just by looking at it. It might be different from what it looks. If someone says, "You can't judge a book by its cover," he/she advises you not to judge someone or something only by its appearance. People also say, "You can't tell a book by its cover." Example: A: I want to buy this car. It looks great. B: Have a test drive with someone who knows cars well before you decide. You can't judge a book by its cover. I know you want to think he's honest and trust him, but be careful. You can't tell a book by its cover.

31. You can't take it with you when you die.

Meaning: You use this proverb to say you have to leave everything you have on earth when you die. Even if you are very rich, you cannot take money, jewelry, a big house, or any other material things with you. This proverb is often used to say some material things are not as valuable and important as you think, and you don't have to worry about them too much. Example: A: Should I buy a large house or a small house? B: It doesn't matter. You can't take it with you when you die. You don't have be a millionaire.You can't take it with you when you die.