Tag: par for the course
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Rome wasn’t built in a day
Adage: Rome wasn’t built in a day So, I heard you are on a self-improvement mission. Join the club and let me remind you, Rome wasn’t built in a day. Today’s adage means that if you want to create something great, it’s going to take some time. You will need determination and perseverance. It may…
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Your own worst enemy
Phrase: Be your own worst enemy Sometimes, even though you bend over backwards trying to prevent someone from having problems, they always get into trouble because they are their own worst enemy. You can try, but some people just can’t be helped. When someone is their own worst enemy, they cause most of the problems…
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Baptism by fire
Idiom: Baptism by fire It’s nice to ease into something new, but sometimes, we must undergo baptism by fire. Baptism is often used in a religious sense to mean being initiated into a certain belief and becoming a follower of that religion. It’s not, however, the only meaning. Most English words differ depending on the context of…
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Up to par
English Idiom: Up to par When something is up to par, it meets an expected standard. When we go golfing, we expect the golf course to be immaculate. The grounds must be exquisitely groomed, the atmosphere must be serene, and there must be no distractions. If the quality of a golf course is anything less than…
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Par for the course
Idiom: Par for the course Par for the course means something is typical, expected or average for a given situation. Even if you are not a golfer, today’s idiom can come in very handy during your daily life. This idiom is quite similar to yesterday’s idiom, as a matter of course. When learning a language making mistakes…
