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It is an excerpt from a poem written by Edward Moore in the 1750's. The rest of the couplet reads:
"Beauty has wings, and too hastily flies,
And love, unrewarded, soon sickens and dies."
It can mean a number of things. It can refer to aging. When you get older, any outward beauty you have might vanish. Or it can refer to beautiful lovers leaving you since if they feel dissatisfied, they can always find someone else, since others will notice their beauty too.
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What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the meaning of this idiom you are not a piece of meat?
I think the correct idiom is "you are more than a piece of meat," which means that besides your physical attributes (like beauty or physical attractiveness), you also have mental, emotional, or spiritual characteristics that are attractive.
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
What is the meaning of the idiom in pink health?
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
What is a beauty queen?
A beauty queen is an idiom for the female winner of a beauty contest.
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is the meaning of this idiom you are not a piece of meat?
I think the correct idiom is "you are more than a piece of meat," which means that besides your physical attributes (like beauty or physical attractiveness), you also have mental, emotional, or spiritual characteristics that are attractive.
Can you have a sentence using the idiom beauty is in the eye of the beholder?
Yes: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
What is the meaning of the idiom 'pest'?
Pest is not an idiom. It's a word.
What is the meaning of the idiom apple shiner idiom?
The idiom "apple shiner" means the teacher's pet.
What is the meaning of the idiom in pink health?
The meaning of the idiom in the pink of health means being in good health.
What is the meaning of the idiom Adonis and Apollo?
The idiom "Adonis and Apollo" refers to idealized beauty and youthful attractiveness, drawing from the figures of Adonis, a handsome youth in Greek mythology, and Apollo, the god of beauty, arts, and light. Together, they symbolize the pinnacle of physical appeal and aesthetic perfection. The phrase is often used to describe someone who embodies these qualities, emphasizing both beauty and charisma.
Is there an idiom meaning to impress someone?
The idiom means impress someone is egg on
What is the meaning of the idiom cope with?
It's not an idiom - to cope means to deal with, or to handle
What is an Idiom meaning having lots of experience?
"Old hand" is an idiom meaning having lots of experience.
What is the origin of the idiom to wolf down?
It is not an idiom. It is an expression. The difference is that an idiom's meaning cannot be derived from the meaning of its individual words. In the expression wolfing down food, the meaning is clearly derived from the meaning of the words, and people have been saying it for hundreds of years.
