It means that a small mistake may help you avoid making a bigger one.
Posted in: ProverbsSaturday, May 8, 2010
[Idiom] Hold your horses
To be patient and to wait; to slow down and not rush into further action.
e.g. "Hold your horses! It's a big decision. Don't just say the first thing that comes to your mind without giving it careful thought."
Posted in: Idioms
Friday, May 7, 2010
[Tip] Must not/ don't have to
Must not and don't have to don't have the same meaning. Use mustn't to talk about prohibitions, and use don't have to to talk about something that is not required.
Examples:
You mustn't leave your trash here.
You don't have to lie to me. You can tell me anything.
She mustn't let her children play outside unobserved.
He doesn't have to work that hard. I don't understand why he does it.
Quiz- mustn't / don't have to: http://www.better-english.com/grammar/mustnt.htm
Posted in: Tip of the day[Idiom] With eyes wide open
To be totally aware of what's going on around you.
e.g. " I started with eyes wide open but never expected this to happen"
Posted in: Idioms
Thursday, May 6, 2010
[Proverb] The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
People my believe they are doing good when they are in reality doing bad; it's not enough to intend to do something good, you must actually do it; there is no value in simply planning to do good if you don't do it.
Posted in: Proverbs[Idioms] In two minds
To be unable to decide about something; to have difficulty deciding what to do.
e.g. " She was in two minds whether or not to tell on her friends"
Posted in: Idioms
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
[Proverb] A stitch in time saves nine.
It means that it's better to deal with your problems when they occur than wait, because if you wait , things may get worse, and it will take you much longer to deal with them.
Posted in: Proverbs
