fare vs. fair fare (the money you pay to travel by bus, train, plane, etc.) He didn’t have enough money for the bus fare. Children over the age of 14 must pay full fare. fair (right, just, or acceptable) I cook, and you do the dishes. It’s fair, isn’t it? …
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a day late and a dollar short US English (too late to be useful) The government has finally decided to secure the city against flooding, but it’s a day late and a dollar short. (late and unprepared) You always show up a day late and a dollar short, and …
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you get what you pay for (the more you pay, the better the quality or service you get) This is our cheapest laptop, but remember, you get what you pay for. The service in this hotel is not good, but as you know, you get what you pay for. …
Read More »you reap what you sow
you reap what you sow (you have to face the consequences of your actions) We should treat our parents with more respect. As they say, you reap what you sow. Life is like a garden; you reap what you sow. Your future lies in your own hands. You reap …
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end (to come or bring to a conclusion): The asphalt ends here; we have to drive on that dirt road. finish (to come or bring to an end): After you finish your homework, you can watch TV. come to an end (end, finish): We all wish the war would …
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