it goes without saying
Something is so obvious it doesn't need to be stated
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Where will you be? Anywhere UK & IrelandUnited StatesOnline slangBusiness jargon
Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
it is a small world
People are often connected by unexpected relationships or experiences
it is all grist to the mill
Everything can be used to advantage
it is an ill wind (that blows no one any good)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is best to be on the safe side
To act with caution to avoid potential risks or problems.
it is better to be smarter than you appear than to appear smarter than you are
It's more advantageous to be understated and competent than pretentious and ignorant
it is better to give than to receive
Giving is more rewarding than getting
it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive
Anticipation is often more enjoyable than the actual experience.
it is easy to be wise after the event
It is easy to have a clear understanding of a situation after it has happened
It is like juggling sand (Ian Murray)
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is never too late
One can still act or change, regardless of past time or circumstances
it is no use crying over spilt milk
Don't waste time feeling sorry for something that's already happened
it is no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted
It's pointless to try to prevent something after it has already happened
it is not enough to learn how to ride, you must also learn how to fall
One must prepare for failures as well as successes.
it is on
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is the early bird that gets the worm
Those who act early will have an advantage
it is the empty can that makes the most noise
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it is the last straw that breaks the camel's back
A small incident can cause a major crisis when added to existing problems
it is the squeaky wheel that gets the grease
The most persistent complainer gets attention and relief
it needs a hundred lies to cover a single lie
One deception often leads to many more to maintain the illusion.
it never rains but it pours
Multiple bad things happen at the same time
it takes a thief to catch a thief
Only someone familiar with dishonest tactics can outsmart a dishonest person.
it takes a whole village to raise a child
A community's collective effort is needed to raise a child
it takes all kinds to make a world
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it takes all sorts to make a world
People have different personalities and characteristics
it takes one to know one
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it takes two to make a quarrel
Both parties are responsible for a dispute or argument
it will be the same a hundred years hence
Traditional English proverbial phrase; full definition pending editorial review.
it will come back and haunt you
Past actions will have negative consequences later
it's about time
something should have happened earlier
it's all good
Everything is fine or satisfactory
it's all Greek to me
Something is completely unintelligible or incomprehensible
it's early days
it's too soon to judge the outcome or success
it's everywhere
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it's five o'clock somewhere
It's time to relax and have a drink
It's Greek to me
Something is completely unintelligible or incomprehensible
it's none of your business
Something is not your concern or responsibility
it's not even funny
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
it's someone's funeral
Someone else will suffer the consequences
it's the little things
Small actions or details can have a significant impact
itch the ditch
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
itchy trigger finger
A tendency to act impulsively or aggressively
ivory tickler
A pianist, especially one who plays professionally
ivory tower
A place of intellectual pursuit, isolated from practical realities.