This is lesson 4 from Idiom Part 3. Each idiom is followed by its definition and examples. After you learn them, you can use them in your daily conversation.
Previous English Idiom Lesson
In our previous English idiom lesson, we cover below:
Idioms Related To Annoyance and Frustration
English Idiom Part 3- Lesson 4- Idioms about Being Positive
1- You win some, you lose some = Sometimes you succeed, and sometimes you don’t – that’s life.
I didn’t get the job I applied for, but hey say: you win some, you lose some. You can not win them all
2- Third time lucky! = After failing twice, the third attempt will succeed.
I’ve failed the driving test twice, but third time lucky! I’m feeling confident this time.
3- You never know! = Anything is possible, even if it seems unlikely.
He might still show up to the party you never know!
4- No news is good news! = If you haven’t heard anything, it probably means everything is fine.
I haven’t heard from the doctor yet, but no news is good news!
5- It’ll be all right on the night! = Even if there are problems during preparation, everything will work out in the end (often used for events or performances).
The rehearsal was a mess, but don’t worry, it’ll be all right on the night!
6- Fingers crossed! = Hoping for good luck or a positive outcome.
My interview went well, so fingers crossed! I got the job.
7- That is Life = it expresses acceptance of unfortunate or difficult events as a normal part of life
We planned everything perfectly, but then it rained all day: That is life, right?
8- Look at the bright side = To find good things in a bad situation.
Though she lost her best cat in a car accident, she must look at the bright side for being alive.
9- See the light = It means to realize something like a hope after disappointments or dismays
After months of confusion, he finally saw the light and got motivated to finish the rest of project. .
10- Better late than never = it’s good that something happened, even if it was delayed.
He finally handed in the report better late than never.
11- Another day, another dollar” = Life continues as usual, especially at work.
Back to the office tomorrow another day, another dollar.
12- A world of difference = A big change or difference.
Upgrading the software made a world of difference in our workflow.
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In our next English idiom lesson, we cover below:
Idioms Related To Certainty and Doubt
Related Idioms
Here is the list of idioms related to this lesson.
Idiom Part 3 Outline
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