Proverbs 14:23 states: "all hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (NIV)
The origin of the idiom "lost your mind" can be traced to the early 1800s, where "mind" is used metaphorically to refer to one's sanity or mental faculties. The phrase implies that someone is irrational or behaving in a way that suggests they have lost their mental clarity.
That's not an idiom - it means exactly what it says - there are twelve months in a year.
The origin of the idiom 'fudging the truth' is unclear, but it likely comes from the verb 'fudge,' which originally meant to fit or adjust something improperly. Over time, 'fudging' came to imply manipulating or distorting the truth in a deceitful manner.
You could say they were blowing (or tooting) their own horn.
The idiom "look before you leap" dates back to medieval times and emphasizes the importance of considering the consequences of your actions before you act. It aims to encourage people to think ahead and make informed decisions rather than acting impulsively.
'Talk is cheap' is a proverb; a proverb is a little story with a moral message. An idiom is a phrase that makes no sense unless you already know the definition - this phrase does make perfect sense.
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To be exposed
Origin "up a storm"
No
"To be cheeky" IS an idiom. It means to sass or talk back.
Palestinian and Persian
food
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To hope for the best
affrica (iraq
grab a bite