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Worse things happen at sea
Language; Idioms
This idiomatic expression is used as a way of telling someone not to worry so much about their problems.
Sticky end
Language; Idioms
(UK) If someone comes to a sticky end, they die in an unpleasant way. ('Meet a sticky end' is also used.)
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink
Language; Idioms
This idiom means you can offer something to someone, like good advice, but you cannot make them take it.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way
Language; Idioms
This idiom means that if people really want to do something, they will manage to find a way of doing it.
Mind your own beeswax
Language; Idioms
This idiom means that people should mind their own business and not interfere in other people's affairs.
Cat burglar
Language; Idioms
A cat burglar is a skillful thief who breaks into places without disturbing people or setting off alarms.
Mad as a bag of hammers
Language; Idioms
Someone who is as mad as a bag of hammers is crazy or stupid. ('Daft as a bag of hammers' is also used.)
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