English - United States
do not count your chickens before they hatch
do not count your chickens before they hatch
Do not assume success before it is certain.
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English - United States
do not judge a book by its cover
do not judge a book by its cover
Do not judge someone or something only by appearance.
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do not put all your eggs in one basket
do not put all your eggs in one basket
Do not risk everything on one plan or choice.
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down and out
down and out
Having no money, luck, or hope left.
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a blessing in disguise
a blessing in disguise
Something that seems bad at first but leads to something good.
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a dime a dozen
a dime a dozen
Something very common and easy to find.
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a drop in the bucket
a drop in the bucket
A very small amount compared with what is needed.
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a fish out of water
a fish out of water
Someone who feels uncomfortable in an unfamiliar place or situation.
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a leopard cannot change its spots
a leopard cannot change its spots
A person is unlikely to change their basic character.
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a piece of cake
a piece of cake
Something very easy to do.
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a safe bet
a safe bet
A choice that is likely to succeed.
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a tough break
a tough break
An unlucky or difficult situation.
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above board
above board
Honest, open, and fair.
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actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words
What people do matters more than what they say.
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add fuel to the fire
add fuel to the fire
Make an argument or problem worse.
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add insult to injury
add insult to injury
Make a bad situation even worse.
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against the clock
against the clock
Trying to finish something before time runs out.
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ahead of the curve
ahead of the curve
More advanced or prepared than others.
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