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Let's enjoy some of the English idioms!
Chocolate:
See eye to eye
Meaning: agreeing with someone.
They finally saw eye to eye on that business deal.”
Chocolate:
Speak of the devil
Meaning: the person you’re just talking about actually appears right at that moment.
Hi Jane, speak of the devil, I was just telling my friend about your new hobby.
Chocolate:
The best of both worlds
Meaning: you can enjoy two different opportunities just at the same time.
By working part-time and studying at magistrature every evening I managed to get the best of both worlds.
Alexey S:
A blessing in disguise
Meaning: a good thing that seemed bad at first
My best friend turned out to be a blessing in disguise.
Ann:
Keep at Bay
Meaning:
To prevent someone / something from reaching, attacking, or affecting you.
Examples:
That kid is very problematic; I am doing my best to keep him at bay.
Eating oranges keeps colds at bay.
I wish I liked oranges more!
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