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10 Most Beautiful Idioms in the English Language It takes two to tango. ... Variety is the spice of life. ... Every cloud has a silver lining. ... People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. ... Burn your bridges. ... Burn the midnight oil. ... Water under the bridge. ... Wear your heart on your sleeve. More items... •

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One of the most important parts of English learning is mastering common idioms. There are a huge number of English phrases, idioms and expressions that are worth knowing. Today, I would like to introduce you to ten of the most beautiful idioms in English. No doubt, you already know some of them, but others will probably be new to you. Enjoy!

10 Most Beautiful Idioms in the English Language

Let’s get started with a few well-known idioms:

1. It takes two to tango

Everyone knows that two people are needed to dance the tango, so this expression means that if there has been some kind of unpleasant situation in which two people were involved, they are both to blame. Example: She blames Sarah for stealing her husband. But anyway, it takes two to tango.

2. Variety is the spice of life

This idiom means that new and different experiences make life more interesting and enjoyable. Example: I’ve lived in four different countries over the past five years, and next year I will move to India. Variety is the spice of life!

3. Every cloud has a silver lining

This idiom means that in every negative situation, there is also something positive.

Example:

“I lost my phone yesterday.”

“Well, now you can buy the phone you’ve been wanting. Every cloud has a silver lining!”

4. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

This idiom means that you shouldn’t criticize other people’s negative personality traits or mistakes when you have those same traits or have made the same mistakes. Example: Susan says that Carla is jealous, but Susan is even more jealous. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Get more tips to Grow your vocabulary Improve your vocabulary with a full range of videos, articles and live lessons! Explore resources

5. Burn your bridges

This idiom, which you have probably heard, means to do something that makes it impossible to return to an earlier state or condition. Example: I think you really burned your bridges when you announced you were quitting and proceeded to insult your manager in front of all of your colleagues.

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6. Burn the midnight oil

Students know this idiom. It means to stay up late and work and study very hard. It can also mean that a person has been working very hard at something over a period of time.

Example: Jim has to burn the midnight oil to pass that exam.

7. Water under the bridge

This idiom in English means that problems and difficulties that happened in the past can’t be changed, and one should forget about them and move forward. Example: It was terrible that your car was stolen, but it is water under the bridge now, so you must move forward.

8. Wear your heart on your sleeve

This means to not hide your feelings; to let everyone know by your words and actions how you feel. Example: He’s the kind of guy who wears his heart on his sleeve.

9. What goes around comes around

You probably know the song by this name which was sung by Justin Timberlake. You could translate this with the phrase “you will reap what you sow.” In other words, we eventually feel the consequences of what we say or do.

Example: People say what goes around comes around. So be careful…

10. Two’s company, three’s a crowd

Some situations – such as a date – are fine with two people, but awkward or uncomfortable when there are three. Example: The couple wanted to go on holiday with their friend. But two’s company, three’s a crowd, so none of them were able to enjoy themselves. These are ten of the most beautiful idioms in English. I hope you will find something here that is interesting.