the devil finds work for idle hands
Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
the devil makes work for idle hands
Synonym of idle hands are the devil's workshop.
the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on
History (or progress) moves ahead, no matter the criticism it may attract.
the dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
Alternative form of the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on.
the dose makes the poison
The damage that a substance causes is determined more by its quantity than by its essence.
The Dot
The city of Toronto.
the double O
A thorough look or inspection.
the early bird gets the worm
Whoever arrives first has the best chance of success; some opportunities are available only to the first competitors.
the eyes are the window to the soul
One can tell much about a person's character or personality from their eyes.
the family that prays together stays together
Shared religious observance strengthens family stability.
the feezy
Euphemistic form of the fuck.
the fewer the better fare
Things are better when fewer people are involved.
the first step is always the hardest
The hardest part of a process is always the beginning; things get easier afterwards.
the first turn of the screw pays all debts
One's problems on shore may be forgotten at the first turn of one's ship's propeller.
the fish rots from the head
Bad leaders harm an organization.
the fox may grow grey but never good
One cannot change one's nature, no matter how much time passes.
the freaks come out at night
Those who are inclined to engage in mischievous or criminal behavior prefer to commit such activity during the evening.
the fuck
Used with an interrogative pronoun as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.
the fucking you get isn't worth the fucking you get
The sexual satisfactions that one receives from a spouse or romantic partner are not sufficient to compensate for the significant periods of bad faith and unpleasant treatment which such relationships routinely involve.
the fuckola
Synonym of the fuck.
the fuckola out of
Synonym of the fuck out of: used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the game is not worth the candle
The process or result is not worth the effort.
the girls are fighting
Used to describe a dramatic conflict between two or more famous or powerful individuals or groups, especially one perceived as petty, ridiculous, or out of touch.
the grey mare is the better horse
The wife, not the husband, is in charge of the household.
the head fred
The person in charge; boss; leader.
the heart wants what it wants
Who one falls in love with is not a rational or deliberate decision.
the hell
Ellipsis of what the hell (“what”).
the helly
Synonym of the hell.
the highest branch is not the safest roost
A coveted position of power does not guarantee safety to the holder.
the house always wins
In a casino, all gambling is designed so that the house (i.e. the casino owners) will always net a profit, regardless of the successes of individual patrons.
the Internet never forgets
A widely held belief that everything that is posted online will remain there forever.
the jug goes to the well until it breaks
Even though something can be used well at the moment, it will eventually break down as everything does.
the laborer is worthy of his hire
People deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
the law is an arse
Misconstruction of the law is an ass.
the law is an ass
The law, as created by legislators or as administered by the justice system, cannot be relied upon to be sensible or fair.
the laws of thermodynamics
The dieting maxim that one needs a calorie deficit to lose body-fat and surplus calories to gain muscle.
the longest pole knocks the persimmon
Whoever has the most advantages has the best chance of success.
the longest purse knocks the persimmon
Synonym of the longest pole knocks the persimmon
the lower 48
Synonym of Outside.
the map is not the territory
Our models of the world, and our sensations of the world, are not the true world.
the math ain't mathing
Something is incorrect or unreasonable; something doesn't add up or makes no sense.
the math is mathing
Something is correct or reasonable; something adds up or makes sense.
the mill cannot grind with water that is past
Do not cry over spilt milk; what has already happened cannot be changed or repaired.
the mills of the gods grind slowly
Justice may arrive slowly, but it cannot be avoided.
the more you know, the higher you go
Expertise leads to career promotion.
the nut does not fall far from the tree
Synonym of the apple does not fall far from the tree.
the odds are good, but the goods are odd
There are plenty of potential romantic or sexual partners available, but many of them are strange or eccentric people.
the pantaloons off
Synonym of the pants off.
the piss out of
Used as an intensifier between a verb and its object: thoroughly, with vigour, to an intense degree.
the pits
Something miserable or unpleasant.
the poor we will always have with us
Poverty for some is inevitable.
the revolution will not be televised
A societal revolution will happen genuinely and in real life, and will not be caught on film.
the rich get richer
Synonym of those that have, get.
the second mouse gets the cheese
Others reap the advantages after a first mover absorbs the loss of a first-mover disadvantage.
the seven bells
Used as an intensifier after an interrogative pronoun.
the shit
Something considered to be excellent or the best of its kind.
the shoemaker always wears the worst shoes
Synonym of the cobbler always wears the worst shoes.
the shoemaker's children go barefoot
One often neglects those closest to oneself; a tradesman may ironically neglect or postpone his own home's need for his trade's services.
the sigma
Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
the skibidi
Used for emphasis after an interrogative word or relative pronoun.
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