Idioms and Phrases

1. Actions speak louder than words- What a person actually does means more
than what they say.
2. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.- People have different ideas about what
is beautiful
3. Beggars cant be choosers-When there is no choice one must be satisfied
with what one has.
4. Seeing is believing- You believe in what you see.

5. Blood is thicker than water- family relationships are stronger than any other.
6. Born with a silver spoon in the mouth- Having rich parents.

7. Every cloud has a silver lining- Every sad or difficult situation has a positive
side
8. Too many cooks spoil the broth- if too many people are involved in doing
something they spoil the thing.
9. Familiarity breeds contempt- knowing somebody too well makes you lose
admiration and respect for them.

10. A friend in need is a friend indeed- A friend who helps you when you need
it is a true friend.
11. All that glitters is not gold.- Not everything that looks good and attractive is
actually good.

12. Money does not grow on trees- One should not use money carelessly
because one does not have a lot of it.