Lesson 0042
Understanding Some Useful Proverbs
- ‘ Don’t judge the book by its cover ‘
MEANING : Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone
Example Sentences:
- That man may look very timid , but don’t judge a book by its cover – he’s a very powerful man in his circle.
- We can’t judge a book by its cover because some of the richest people shop in jeans and a T-shirt.
- ‘ Easy come , easy go ‘
MEANING : When you make money or obtain something quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well
Example Sentences:
- Alex won a lot of money at the casino last night but he lost it on his way out. Oh well, easy come, easy go.
- In my opinion, love from internet dating websites is basically easy come , easy go.
