Tag: do as I say not as I do
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Do as I say, not as I do
Proverb: Do as I say, not as I do Much of the advice you have received, will receive, or have given in your life probably falls under the category of do as I say, not as I do. I remember being out in the barn on a stormy winter’s night with my father and a…
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Everything in Moderation
Saying: Everything in Moderation Today’s post about everything in moderation ties in with another expression I covered a couple of years ago – too much of a good thing. First off, full disclosure. I believe honesty is the best policy. As I write this post, a three-pound container of chocolate-covered almonds is on my desk. Boy, oh boy,…
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Get away with
Idiom: Get away with (something) As adults, there are many things we can do and get away with which we couldn’t do as children. One of them is eating dessert first. Why save the best for last when you can have it first? Adults always tell kids to eat their vegetables first, and then they can have…
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Do as I say, not as I do
English Proverb: Do as I say, not as I do Most times, when people are giving you advice, it is a case of do as I say, not as I do. Do as I say not as I do is self-explanatory. It means don’t make the mistakes I’ve made in life. Do what I tell…
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The devil is in the detail
English Saying: The devil is in the detail The devil is in the detail, means that in a larger project, it is usually the smaller things that cause problems. That’s right; the devil is in the detail. Think about it this way: you have written a document in English concerning a significant scientific discovery you…
