pie in the sky (something pleasant that is very unlikely to happen) Political promises are mostly pie in the sky. His dream to become a superstar was just a pie in the sky. envocabulary.com
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sick as a dog (extremely sick) I have been at home in bed, sick as a dog. She was as sick as a dog after eating the bad meat. envocabulary.com
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through thick and thin (in good times and in bad times, under all circumstances) Jane stood by her husband through thick and thin. Through thick and thin, we always stay together. envocabulary.com
Read More »vain vs. vein
vain (without success; useless) They worked day and night in a vain attempt to finish the job on time. We tried in vain to persuade him to come with us. (too proud of your appearance, abilities or achievements in a way that annoys other people) He was always too …
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look on (to watch something without taking part in it) Passers-by just looked on and made no move to help. I took part in the game, but my brother simply looked on. (to consider or think of) I always looked on him as a brother. I’ve lived here so …
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